Director of Development

The Young Women's Christian Association of Kalamazoo • Parchment, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Development plays a vital role in securing the financial resources necessary to achieve our organization's mission and vision. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, cultivating relationships with donors, foundations, and corporations, and leading a team of development professionals to achieve ambitious fundraising goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations or similar field required
• Must pass criminal, child abuse and neglect, and sex offender background checks.
• At least three year s experience and proven success in communications, fundraising, marketing, and/or public relations.
• Able to develop and maintain appropriate fund development systems including donors. management, research and cultivation, gift processing, acknowledgment and recognition.
• Maintain accountability and compliance standards for donors and funding sources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other electronic platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including editing.
• Must have excellent command of the English language.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to effectively work independently, prioritize, multi-task and shift tasks.
• Able to work in shared workspace with distractions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage others.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive feedback to team members.

Nice To Haves

• master’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is preferred.
• Be able to demonstrate the mission of YWCA Kalamazoo and adhere to it.

Responsibilities

• Executes and supports the development of a comprehensive fundraising plan that aligns with the organization's strategic goals and financial needs.
• Sets ambitious but achievable fundraising goals and track progress towards achieving them.
• Provides leadership supervision and direction to the Development Team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Cultivates and manages relationships with key individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Including oversight of Major Gifts in partnership with the Vice President of Advancement .
• Develop personalized solicitation strategies tailored to each donor's interests and giving capacity.
• Secures major gifts and cultivate s long-term relationships with major donors.
• Build strong relationships with grant makers and guides the strategy of grant procurement with support from the Development Team .
• Manages and expands the organization's network of supporters.
• Designs and facilitates a team development plan, including preparing donor cultivation activities for the VP, the CEO, and other relevant team members.
• Leads the development and execution of email, social media, and mailed fundraising appeals.
• Oversees the Development budget and manage resources efficiently.
• Secure s corporate and private sponsorships , maintain relationships , and manage e the entire cycle of the donor journey.
• Serve s as a liaison for contracted professionals.
• Lead s and execute major fundraising events including, but not limited to, Men’s Breakfast, Women of Achievement, and Full Circle.
• Supervises and coaches a team of development professionals, supporting their professional growth and success.
• Directly supports the work of the supervised team as needed, including but not limited to grant writing, grant reports, events, and coordination.
• Support s Vice President of Advancement in budget meetings representing the revenue side of the organization.
• Attend all team and staff meetings, participate in collective team and agency efforts, and complies with all YWCA Kalamazoo policies and practices.
• Remains flexible and manages changing priorities on a continuing basis.
• Knows and adheres to Association policies, procedures, and practices.
• Safeguards confidential information gained because of the position.
• Complies with Association policy regarding required reporting of child abuse.
• As a YWCA employee, projects a positive image of the Association and its programs to the community.
• Works cooperatively with program participants, YWCA staff, and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Orientation to YWCA Personnel Policies, Mission, Purpose and One Imperative
• Orientation to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Confidentiality, Mandatory Reporting.
• Other appropriate training and in-service will occur during employment.
• Health and Safety/OSHA and Emergency Procedures Orientation.

What This Job Offers

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