Resource Development Director

YWCA of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

This position is a public facing position representing the YWCA St. Joseph’s mission across the service area. Works with the CEO and community partners to ensure sufficient funds to realize organization’s goals and objectives. Position oversees all aspects of fund development for the organization, including event planning - sponsorship & management, individual donor giving & cultivation, grant writing & management, and CRM management. The position is the lead staff member for community outreach, PR, networking as means to broaden the YWCA St. Joseph network of support.

Requirements

College Degree and/or 3 years’ experience relevant to the position.
Previous experience in fund raising/grant and proposal writing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to prepare funding proposals in a clean and compelling manner.
Strong interpersonal and speaking skills favorable to networking, building relationships and making presentations.
Self-motivated individual, detail orientated, organized and a strong team player.
Access to private transportation, valid driver’s license with insurance complying with minimum agency standards
High level of energy and time commitment for demanding events including some weekend and evening hours.
Knowledge and expertise in database systems, donor tracking, data analysis, and electronic reporting, etc.
Ability to maintain accurate records, databases, reporting, etc.

Responsibilities

Marketing and Communications
Lead development and design of YWCA materials including but not limited to newsletter, email campaigns, direct mail appeals, annual data reports, program brochures, flyers, press releases, and event promotions.
Lead social media campaigns by planning, coordinating, and scheduling regular content.
Comply with and uphold National Branding Standards as set by YWCA USA and partnership agreements, i.e. United Way of Greater St. Joseph.
Represent YWCA St. Joseph at various community and regional events, including speaking on behalf of the organization at various tabling events.
Resource Development
Work with CEO and CFO to implement Annual Fund-Raising Plan to meet all budget requirements.
Research and identify grants (County, State, Federal, Local) opportunities for YWCA programs. Work with designated department staff to prepare applications for submission and once grants are awarded follow up with all required contracts and subsequent reporting.
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased individual donor contributions.
Cultivate donor relationships – build trust & engagement
Create opportunities to engage donors
Manage all aspects of annual campaigns – material prep, mailings, solicitations & thank you
Responsible for the integrity and management of agency CRM – Salsa CRM
Develop protocol for how donors are entered and thank you letters are sent out.
Develop protocol for “prospects” and how to track and manage engagement.
Provide analysis and recommendations as needed to address any funding concerns to CEO and CFO.
Events
Implement all aspects of fundraising events to achieve both funding and relationships
Lead committees, work competitively with committee chairs and appropriate staff
Develop marketing materials and implement event promotion.
Administrative
Prepare necessary reports for Board meetings, committee meetings, annual report, etc.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required and/or assigned.
Commitment to the YWCA mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women.
Other related duties as required and/or assigned.