Development Support Specialist

YWCA Rock County- Janesville•Janesville, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The YWCA Rock County is seeking a Development Support Specialist to work under the direct supervision of the Development Director. This role is crucial in developing meaningful relationships with families and stakeholders to support the YWCA Rock County's mission. The specialist will aid in executing development, communications, and fundraising strategies, assist with event planning, and foster relationships with donors and volunteers to enhance the YWCA's community profile.

Requirements

Two or more years of work experience and/or relevant educational background in event planning, fundraising, or administrative support for non-profit organizations.
Strong writing skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with varying timelines and priority levels.
Experience with donor management (CRM) software.
Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Detail-oriented with good communication, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Dependable and flexible, with the ability to be productive in a high-demand position.
Team approach with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience working with culturally and economically diverse populations.
Good judgment when making decisions.
Able to make collaborative decisions for the good of the YWCA.

Responsibilities

Assist and support the work of the Development Director, including grants, individual donors, foundations, corporations, donor engagement, annual campaign, and program data/evaluation. This includes coordinating, tracking, and documenting donor relationship progress, following up with donors, and updating donor management software.
Assist with grant funding proposals.
Support the Director of Marketing and Corporate Giving as directed by the Development Director, focusing on events and corporate giving. This involves assisting with all stages of YWCA events, from planning to implementation and analysis, including managing reservations, payments, seating charts, decorations, supplies, marketing materials, and event setup/cleanup.
Maintain relationships with venues and ensure events meet planning requirements.
Develop the Annual Donor Campaign and partner with the Director of Marketing and Corporate Giving to communicate effectively with all donors.
Manage volunteer projects and data entry into the Volunteer Data Base System.
Track and maintain documentation for Development project budgets.
Attend meetings and provide administrative assistance with agendas and minutes.
Collaborate with all departments in a professional manner, aligning with organizational values.