Susie Gutenberger-Fitzpatrick
Executive Director at Lansing Community Library and Town of Ithaca Board member.
- Role
- Executive Director at Lansing Community Library
- Location
- Ithaca, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Susie Gutenberger-Fitzpatrick
Experienced non-profit director with a demonstrated history of collaboration, strategic…
Experience
Executive Director
Oct 2008 — Present
During my time at the Lansing Community Library we have successfully increased our tax levy by 48%. We were awarded our absolute library charter and 501 c 3 status. My staff and I cataloged over items and became a fully functioning member of the Finger Lakes Library System. We have increased summer reading participation by 80%, greatly expanded programming, and increased our weekly open hours from 21 to 42. I created a volunteer handbook and perform all volunteer training. I work closely with the Tompkins County Personal department on civil service positions and job postings. I have created a positive work environment, one of collaboration, support, and empowerment. I identify new funding sources and write all grants. I also oversee our endowment, which is held at the Community Foundation of Tompkins County. I work with our Friends of the Library group to develop fundraising goals and oversee fundraising initiatives. I use Donor Perfect software to track and grow our donor base.I work closely with Library Board of Trustees and staff to develop future programming, planning, building, and staffing goals. Draft and recommend policy to the Library Board of Directors. I also work with our state representatives, local municipality, PTA organization, the Lions Club, and area churches. I often give presentations to these organizations on our organization and future plans. Some of my proudest accomplishments at the library are securing our Absolute Library Charter, growing community support, greatly expanding library services, and the creation of our Endowment Fund.
Education
Dominican University
Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Library and Information Science
2006 — 2008
Cornell University
Certificate Financial Success for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Management
2019 — 2020
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor's degree, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
2002 — 2005
California Culinary Academy
Certificate, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
1993 — 1994
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