Development (Fundraising) Manager

Organization

YWCA Greater Los Angeles is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.  YWCA Greater Los Angeles provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

Position Overview

The Development Manager will be responsible for raising contributions from Corporations, Foundations, Individuals and through Events. The Development Manager will be a key member of the Development team that will be collectively responsible for growing the department’s annual fundraising goal from both existing and new donors. This position will be accountable for a certain portion of the department’s fundraising goal to be determined in agreement with the Chief Development Officer. 

Statement of Duties

• Maintain, engage, and retain a diverse portfolio of funders to help meet annual fundraising goals.

• Successfully steward YWCA's donor relationships, managing appropriate frequency of outreach, communication and involvement.

• Recommend new engagement opportunities and implement best practices for future partnerships and activities.

• Gather information to prepare proposals and progress reports.

• Work closely with Chief Development Officer to cultivate new prospects  whose funding priorities match YWCA's programs. 

• Help support event creation and management.

• Manage to Results: Set realistic and achievable goals and break them down into interim goals. Be able to adjust when faced with obstacles, and lead others to achieve success. Take initiative and problem solve.

• Communicate: Write articulate and persuasive proposals and other documents. Have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to inspire diverse audiences through communication. Listen carefully and be responsive to feedback.

• Develop Relationships: Use interpersonal interactions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and advance YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ mission. Demonstrate cultural/diversity competence. Build trust in critical partner relationships, both internal and external to YWCA. Demonstrate personal presence and confidence when working with partners.

• Project Management: Create a plan to achieve success for both large and small projects. Acute attention to detail.

• Seek Information: Possess a strong knowledge of research techniques, tools, and resources. Think conceptually and analytically.

• Passion for our work: Demonstrate deep commitment to YWCA’s mission, core values, culture, and our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

• Requires 2 years of college, bachelor’s degree preferred OR combination of education and relevant experience totaling minimum of 5 years.
• Experience in non-profit fundraising, marketing, relationship management or related fields.
• Knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM/donor-based software.
• Demonstrated track record of success in fundraising, sales or other revenue‐driven endeavors.
• Current knowledge of fundraising trends across multiple markets.
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage short term and long-term plans and goals, with a record of achieving results.
• Proven track record of building and implementing fundraising systems and structures that support significant growth of revenue.
• Solid, persuasive communications skills, i.e. verbal and written. Ability to deliver inspiring and succinct presentations and conduct productive meetings.
• Demonstrate good judgment, strong emotional intelligence, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Authentic persona who is highly energetic and a natural collaborator.
• Strong passion for and commitment to YWCA’s mission of delivering high-impact service to women.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for events.