YWCA Walla Walla · 15 hours ago
Development Manager
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30/hr - $38/hr
5+ years expYWCA Walla Walla is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. The Development Manager will lead fundraising efforts, manage donor relations, and oversee communication strategies to support the organization's mission.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the design, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising goals and strategies to diversify revenue streams and increase donor engagement and retention
Cultivate and develop excellent donor relations across individuals, corporate, and foundations
Seek out and secure funding opportunities through individual and corporate donations, and partnerships to sustain and expand programmatic efforts or special campaigns
Work with contract grant writer to identify and secure private foundation grants and manage grant reporting
Oversee and implement the YWCA's special fundraising and donor engagement events; manage volunteers and contractors associated with special events
Oversee work of the Communications Coordinator to ensure consistency of brand and messaging across YWCA's programs and communications platforms, including but not limited to the website, social media, or printed materials
Maintain systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting to track development program outcomes, measure impact, and ensure compliance with grant and contractual obligations
Prepare and present comprehensive reports on program effectiveness, achievements, and challenges to stakeholders and funders
Serve as a member of the Executive Director's Leadership Team and work closely with other department leads
In partnership with leadership recruit, train, supervise, and mentor a diverse team of professionals and volunteers
Serve as an ambassador for YWCA and representative of the management team with YWCA colleagues and external partners
Present to the YWCA board, staff, or others as requested
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, marketing, or another related field
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience; including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role
Strong commitment to YWCA's mission of empowering women and eliminating racism
Professional experience with fundraising with proven success soliciting, securing, and stewarding philanthropic gifts, grants, and partnerships
Ability to develop and successfully execute plans to build strong and authentic relationships with donors, volunteers, and supporters to advance a mission
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, and written communication skills
Knowledge of fundraising strategies and curiosity to stay current with new trends in philanthropy
Ability to develop and implement fundraising plans, using data to drive activities
Ability to lead and manage events on time and within given budgets
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with YWCA staff, volunteers, board members, and community stakeholders
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to work effectively with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+ and people of color, as well as individuals of all ages and ability levels
Ability to work in a fast-paced, office environment, managing multiple projects
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint and Google Workspace, also with fundraising and communication software applications
Preferred
Demonstrated experience leading efforts in annual fundraising activities
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
YWCA Retirement Fund
Life insurance
Accrued sick and vacation leave
2 personal days
12 paid holidays
Company
YWCA Walla Walla
YWCA Walla Walla | Empowering Women, Families & Communities in Eastern Washington Since 1917, YWCA Walla Walla has enriched the lives of women and their families across the Walla Walla Valley.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase