Chief Development Officer

YWCA of Lubbock•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, strengthening positive brand awareness, and advancing the mission of the YWCA of Lubbock. This position leads all fundraising, grant development, donor relations, marketing, communications, and development-related events. The CDO plays a key role in telling the YWCA story—internally and externally—by highlighting the organization’s impact within the Lubbock community. The CDO works collaboratively with the CEO, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners to ensure sustainable financial growth and heightened community engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or advancement, with increasing leadership responsibility
Proven success in grant writing, donor cultivation, and event-based fundraising
Ability to demonstrate unwavering dedication to the YWCA mission by pursuing sustainable revenue growth and long‑term community relationships that advance organizational impact
Ability to provide strategic, collaborative leadership that inspires staff, board members, donors, and community partners to support the YWCA’s vision and goals
Ability to uphold the highest ethical standards in fundraising, grant management, communications, and donor stewardship through transparency, accountability, and trust
Ability to engage donors, stakeholders, and the community with empathy and respect while authentically and dignifiedly sharing the stories of those served by the YWCA
Strong grant writing, storytelling, and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and public speaking abilities
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
Experience in marketing, branding, and communications
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with donor databases, CRMs, and Microsoft Office or similar tools
Passion for the YWCA mission and commitment to advancing equity and community impact

Nice To Haves

Degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive development strategy to achieve annual and long-term revenue goals.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
Expand and manage donor pipelines, including major gifts and recurring donors.
Track, analyze, and report fundraising performance and donor trends.
Oversee efforts to research, identify, and pursue new grant opportunities aligned with YWCA programming and mission.
Assist in writing, submitting, and managing all grant proposals and applications.
Build and maintain strong relationships with grant funders and foundations.
Oversee donor stewardship strategies, including acknowledgments, reporting, and engagement activities.
Maintain donor databases and ensure accurate tracking of gifts, communications, and relationships.
Collaborate with leadership and board members on donor engagement and cultivation opportunities.
Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the Marketing Director, ensuring all marketing and communications efforts align with the YWCA of Lubbock’s mission, development goals, and organizational strategy.
Oversee marketing and communications initiatives to elevate the YWCA of Lubbock’s visibility, credibility, and community impact.
Ensure consistent and mission-aligned brand messaging across all platforms, including website, social media, email campaigns, print materials, and public relations through collaboration and guidance of the marketing team.
Guide the development of compelling storytelling, including success stories, impact reports, and key messaging that effectively highlights YWCA programs, outcomes, and community influence.
Serve as a spokesperson for the organization as needed.
Plan, oversee, and execute internal and external YWCA events that support fundraising and brand awareness, including: Women of Excellence, Father Daughter Dance, Cocktails & Couture.
Manage event budgets, sponsorships, timelines, vendors, and volunteer coordination.
Ensure events reflect the mission and values of the YWCA and provide meaningful engagement for attendees and sponsors.
Serve as a key member of the organization’s leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational growth.
Collaborate with program staff to align development efforts with program impact.
Engage and support the Board of Directors and committees related to development and marketing.
Mentor and manage development-related staff and volunteers as applicable.