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The Folger Shakespeare Library knows that an exceptional staff is the backbone of any great organization. We hire exceptionally qualified individuals who are committed to the mission, vision, and values of our organization. Our recruitment process strives to be interactive, accessible, and responsive.

The Folger provides a generous compensation, leave, and benefits package to employees, as well as many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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Chief Development Officer

The Folger Shakespeare Library is partnering with Isaacson, Miller to find a seasoned, highly motivated, and   mission-driven   philanthropic   leader   to   serve   as   the   organization’s   Chief Development Officer (CDO). The CDO will partner closely with Dr. Karim-Cooper as a key advisor and serve as the lead fundraising officer of the Folger. With a goal of raising $4 million to $5 million in annual support, the CDO will provide fully integrated leadership and direction in increasing individual and institutional philanthropic resources, high impact partnerships, awareness, and powerful connections with both the Folger’s existing constituents and its emerging audiences. The CDO will work closely with the Director and the full senior leadership team to create a fundraising strategy in alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the organization. As a highly visible and ambitious external leader, the CDO will identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects while providing internal organizational leadership and effective management for the development team. As a member of the Folger’s senior leadership team, the CDO will collaborate with and contribute to the operational and financial stewardship of the organization and the production of high impact programming across its pillars of content creation.

Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website.

Employee benefits

The Folger Shakespeare Library wants to attract and retain the highest quality staff. Accordingly, we are committed to providing a competitive benefits package, including: an extensive range of health, dental, life and disability insurance benefits; considerable retirement contributions through TIAA-CREF; educational assistance programs for staff members and their dependents; generous sick and annual leave; and other programs and services.

You can find an overview of these benefits below, and more detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Get involved as an intern or volunteer

There are many ways to get involved with the Folger Shakespeare Library beyond normal employment. Learn more about our various internship and volunteer opportunities and their application processes below!