The Boulder Library Foundation

The Boulder Library Foundation (BLF) has proudly supported the Boulder Public Library for nearly 50 years. Through advocacy for the library and financial support for library programs, BLF’s vision is a community of lifetime learning and participation — with the library as its wellspring. BLF grants for programs that increase literacy, offer cultural opportunities for all and promote innovation are at the core of the BLF’s financial support. BLF also provides capital support for important Boulder Public Library (BPL) projects, most recently the new North Boulder Branch Library.

Since its inception in 1974, BLF has been a quiet but effective non-profit run by a volunteer board. Until recently, almost all functions have been tasked to board members. Within the past few years, the BLF has hired several paid staff to further our mission. In the interest of furthering our impact, the board is seeking a dynamic executive director to continue maturing the organization. The person hired for this position will be the first ever ED for BLF which will bring both the opportunity for significant impact and also occasional growing pains so the final candidate must be well-versed in both operational aspects (fundraising, outreach, engagement and execution) as well as strategic and organizational elements (planning, staff and organizational development, and evangelizing the mission and vision).