Fund Development Director

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

Are you a passionate fundraising leader looking to join an organization where you can make a difference? If so, read on! About Us The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) has been helping victims of sexual and domestic violence for over 40 years. The WRC is known as the area’s primary service provider for domestic and sexual violence survivors, assisting residential and non-residential clients with support, advocacy, and immediate crisis intervention. The agency is also the acknowledged area expert on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, and annually provides approximately 150 public awareness, prevention, education, and awareness activities for allied professionals and agencies, civic groups, and schools. Our mission is rooted in compassion, empowerment, and justice, and we’re growing our impact every day.

Requirements

Proven track record in nonprofit fundraising, with prior experience in a leadership role.
Experience managing grants, major gifts, and donor relations.
Strong strategic thinking and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Bloomerang, etc.)
Ability to inspire and engage diverse stakeholders.
Passion for the mission and values of The Women’s Resource Center.
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the capital campaign, including planning, managing, and donor cultivation.
Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Set annual revenue targets and track performance across all fundraising channels.
Collaborate with executive leadership and board members to set organizational strategy.
Oversee grant research, writing, submission, and reporting processes.
Build and maintain relationships with potential funders.
Design and execute donor stewardship plans to deepen engagement and retention.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects.
Maintain donor database and ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting.
Lead the planning and execution of annual giving campaigns.
Develop compelling messaging and segmented outreach strategies.
Analyze campaign performance and optimize future efforts.
Plan and manage signature fundraising events, including logistics, sponsorships, and donor experience.
Partner with marketing and communications teams to align fundraising messaging across platforms.
Represent the organization at public events, donor meetings, and community forums.