Development Director

Mission Statement: 

The YWCA of Greater Flint is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Position Summary:

The Director of Development will be joining the organization during an exciting time of expansion and growth. Reporting to the CEO, the Director will oversee and drive fundraising efforts in support of the annual growth plan. The successful candidate will be experienced in major donor fundraising, grant writing, events planning and strategic communications. In addition, the incumbent will be aligned with the YWCA of Greater Flint overarching mission and bring a new level of creativity and innovation to the organization.  

General Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Partner with the CEO, leadership and program teams to drive strategic initiatives and support the development of the YWCA of Greater Flint long-term growth plans
• Desire to expand the development team
• Serve as primary point of contact to the Marketing Contractor providing vision and guidance
• Plan and manage efforts to accomplish organizational fundraising goals, with a focus on securing increased revenue from corporate partnerships, foundations, government sources and major donors
• Increase the individual donor pool and identify new funding sources
• Analyze the nonprofit landscape and make recommendations based on emerging trends 
• Build and maintain a comprehensive donor database 
• Lead and manage fundraising and communications efforts for the YWCA of Greater Flint through donor cultivation and target communications, direct gift solicitation, grant writing, and the deployment of public engagement strategies 
• Leverage familiarity with nonprofit software, including prospective research tools, donor databases and other fundraising technology to support the evolution of the YWCA approach to donor and fund management
• Increase the YWCA of Greater Flint visibility and exposure through social media platforms, written communications, and public relations activities 
• Serve as the point person for current and potential donors, including major donors, corporations, government, and foundations 
• Oversee the agency’s annual fundraisers, donor cultivation events and advocacy events
• Devise and manage the agency’s communication strategies, including brand management, web content, newsletters, annual report, and presentations as needed  
• Work alongside the CEO to represent and promote the organization to communities served, foundations, corporations, major donors, and other strategic partners 
• Collaborate with program leadership to identify funding opportunities for new initiatives and help articulate the value proposition of our programming to external audiences
• Lead and manage the Development Office team 

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
• CFRE certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience as a development professional with extensive communications experience 
• Experience supervising and cultivating teams 
• Proven experience in building relationships and articulating the needs of the communities we serve 
• Experience in foundation research and grant writing 
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written and digital communication skills  
• Direct social media planning and content management expertise and various communication tools  
• Experience with CRM and related donor technology to support the evolution of the YWCA of Greater Flint approach to fund management going forward
• Excellent time management and flexibility with job duties
• Creative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Possesses an entrepreneurial mindset; able to work both individually and as a team player 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments from ideation to completion in a fast-paced environment 
• Passion for the non-profit sector, social justice and a commitment to the YWCA of Greater Flint’s mission
• Cultural competence and ability to interact with people of different backgrounds
• Tech savvy including effective use of Outlook email, Microsoft Office Suite and other agency systems
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and climb stairs
• Ability to remain calm in crisis or chaotic situations; engaging internal and/or external resources needed to de-escalate and resolve conflict
• Must pass a Criminal background check and obtain Central Registry clearance.