Director Of Development - Ywca

Position Summary

The Director of Development for the Office of External Affairs is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of fundraising and development for YWCA USA. Reporting to the Chief External Affairs Officer (CEAO), this position collaborates closely with the senior leadership team and the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies to secure philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. The Director of Development is also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with major donors and key stakeholders, and for ensuring that YWCA USA's development activities align with the organization's strategic goals.

Accountabilities

Development Planning and Execution

• Collaborate with the Vice President for Development to develop and implement a comprehensive short- and long-term development plan, including goals, strategies, and tactics to ensure sustainable growth and diversification of funding sources
• Establish a balanced funding mix of donor sources and solicitation programs tailored to the needs of the organization
• Work with program staff and volunteers to align fundraising efforts with the mission and goals of the organization and ensure that all donor relationships are effectively managed and nurtured

Fundraising Management

• Provide leadership to align all fundraising activities, including small visioning gatherings and fundraising events, with the organization's values, vision, and goals
• Oversee fundraising infrastructure, including optimal use of software/tools, to support initiatives, donor recognition, and events
• Ensure compliance with regulations/laws, maintain accountability standards, and ensure data integrity for all fundraising activities
• Identify major donor prospects, develop cultivation strategies, and manage a portfolio of major gift donors, including those at small visioning gatherings/fundraising events
• Establish administrative systems/procedures to track, report, and recognize donor contributions accurately and timely, including those related to small visioning gatherings/fundraising events
• Collaborate with other functional areas to develop revenue-generating strategies and promote a culture of philanthropy, including overseeing small visioning gatherings/fundraising events

Grants Management

• Assist the Vice President for Development in managing and growing the organization's grant programs, including identifying, researching, and cultivating potential funders, and overseeing grant-writing efforts

Communication and Reporting

• Provide regular updates to the Vice President for Development, CEO, and Board of Directors on fundraising progress and performance
• Work with the communications team to develop and distribute targeted and timely public information to highlight the importance of the organization's mission and vision, including brochures, event materials, newsletters, annual reports, reports to investors and potential donors, and other development support collateral

Professional Development and Leadership

• Stay informed of trends and best practices in philanthropy and fund development, as well as general fields of management and the nonprofit sector
• Provide professional development, leadership, expertise, and training to development staff and other functional areas of the organization as required

Requirements

You will be successful in this role if you possess the following experience and core competencies

• Experience with fundraising software and tools, such as Raiser's Edge, and online fundraising platforms
• Experience in managing a development team, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff
• Experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising plans, including major gift and planned giving programs, grants, and special events
• 5-7 years of professional experience in fundraising and development, with a track record of success in raising significant funds from a diverse range of sources
• Experiences

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of success in managing teams and achieving fundraising goals
• Intelligent, persuasive, hardworking, and charismatic advocate and ambassador for the organization
• Values and Proficiencies
• Creativity, entrepreneurial energy, outstanding personal skills, high emotional intelligence, and a strong commitment to professional fundraising and development
• Ability to identify and set priorities while building and managing relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Passionate about the mission and vision of the organization

Nice to have

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or Marketing

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• This role is required to provide proof of COVID vaccination.
• YWCA USA is a remote first office environment; you will collaborate with colleagues who are based across the United States. You should be prepared to either work from home or a location of your choosing
• Occasional travel for meetings, events, or site visits may be required (dependent on the nature of the position and organization)
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and via phone
• The role may require long periods of sitting and using a computer and may also involve some light physical tasks, such as printing, filing, etc
• Ability to attend events
• Availability to work Monday through Friday during core hours and occasionally on nights and weekends as needed

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

In order to counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current employees. YWCA USA salary bands for a given staff level are benchmarked to the 75th percentile for our sector, and all new employees are paid at the entry point of those bands. Employees then have the opportunity to progress through current salary bands through annual cost of living increases and performance-based pay increases, and into new salary bands through promotions.

Compensation

$130,000/year

Benefits

• Worldwide Travel Assistance (WTA)
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Sick Leave Benefits
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Leave Benefits

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.