The Library Foundation of Delaware County (LFDC) has hired Mary Pat Lynam as the foundation’s first Director of Development.

Lynam has extensive experience as a library advocate serving at the local and county level for more than 25 years.

The Library Foundation of Delaware County was created in 1995 to find resources and funding to enhance basic library services for the county’s member libraries in the Delaware County Library System.

Lynam is expected to develop programing, promote the visibility of the foundation, and seek community support and resources to expand LFDC’s mission of enhancing countywide library services.

“I’ve been a banker, stay-at-home mom, communications specialist for a school district, and an insurance agency owner, but this is my dream job – talking to and about libraries, expanding programing, working with community leaders and library supporters to expand library services and sharing the joy of reading, learning, and fun with young and old,” says Lynam.

To date, the LFDC has provided free museum passes, PPE, mobile fingerprinting and more to benefit all county residents and their local libraries.

Lynam will report to the LFDC board and work with the staff of The Foundation for Delaware County on a part-time basis.

The Foundation for Delaware County is providing LFDC with back-office accounting support.

With Lynam’s hiring and the nonprofit management services provided by The Foundation for Delaware County, residents can expect expanded services and offerings.

About The Foundation for Delaware County

A public charity founded in 2016, The Foundation for Delaware County is the largest philanthropy serving Delaware County.

One of 780 community foundations across the U.S., the foundation encourages philanthropy by providing efficient giving vehicles like donor-advised funds, gift annuities, and estate planning advice to generous individuals who want to have an impact in Delaware County and beyond.

It serves as a convener across sectors to address challenging community issues such as the need for a county health department.

The foundation operates the new Center for Nonprofit Excellence and makes grants to strengthen Delaware County’s nonprofit community. Recently, the foundation distributed more than $2M in Impact Grants.

With headquarters in Media and service sites in Eddystone, Upper Darby and Springfield, The Foundation for Delaware County also operates the prestigious evidence-based programs Healthy Start, the WIC nutrition program and Nurse-Family Partnership.

To learn more, visit the foundation by clicking here.