Development Manager

YWCA Walla Walla • Walla Walla, WA

2d • $30 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

YWCA Walla Walla (YWCA) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Since 1917, we’ve enriched the lives of women and their families through programs that include domestic violence and sexual assault services, licensed childcare, and personal enrichment initiatives. We are seeking a collaborative development and detail-oriented professional to support our mission through strong fundraising operations, and donor communications and stewardship.
The Development Manager will partner closely with the Executive Director, Sr. Director of Finance & Operations, and Board of Directors to raise funds for YWCA Walla Walla through individual donations, events, sponsorships, and foundation/corporate grants. This role will supervise the Communications Coordinator and partner with a Contract Grant Writer to ensure consistency of messaging in reaching diverse audiences and engaging community stakeholders and partners. They will coordinate volunteer engagement and appreciation activities across the organization and develop and implement engagement strategies to involve the community in advancing YWCA’s mission.
This is an on-site position based in Walla Walla, Washington.
To be considered, please submit both a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant qualifications. Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be reviewed.

Requirements

• Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted for either education or work history.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience leading efforts in annual fundraising activities preferred.

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.

Benefits

• YWCA Walla Walla has a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision
• YWCA Retirement Fund
• life insurance, accrued sick and vacation leave
• 2 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.
• Supportive team culture and leadership.
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager