Fund Development Manager

Position Overview
The Fund Development Manager will be responsible for leading efforts to raise philanthropic funds from corporations, foundations, individuals and through events. The 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 partners. This position will be accountable for a certain portion of the department's fundraising goal to be determined in agreement with the reporting manager. 

Statement of Duties

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of partners:
  • Manage, engage, and retain a diverse portfolio of funders to help meet fundraising goals
  • Successfully steward YWCA's donor relationships, managing appropriate frequency of outreach, communication and involvement
  • Collaborate with the Communications Team to create and implement donor communications and acknowledgement related to cultivation of partners
  • Recommend new engagement opportunities and implement best practices for future partnerships
  • Innovate around new fundraising practices that the organization could adopt
• Create and refine fundraising proposals and materials 
  • Gather information to prepare proposals and progress reports
  • Analyze and synthesize data to tell a compelling story to stakeholders
  • Partner with Program Department and Grants consultant to coordinated tailored funding proposals and repots for funders
• Develop a pipeline of potential partners
  • Work closely with CEO to identify, engage and cultivate new prospects, including identifying companies whose funding priorities match YWCA's programs
  • Research prospects by scanning media sources/trade journals, etc. for potential funders
  • Map top prospects
• Provide departmental & event support
  • Manage Development Coordinator and ensure correct management of administrative tasks within the department such as gift logging and donor appreciation
  • Help support event creation and management
  • Work with Development team to ensure logistics of events are taken care of such as location decoration, program creation, food and drinks, fundraising tools if applicable, etc.

Salary: $80,020-$88,000

Location:
Executive Offices
1020 S. Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90015

This position is not remote. 

• Minimum two years of college, Bachelor's degree preferred or
• Combination of education and experience totaling 5 years of demonstrated knowledge
• Experience in non-profit fundraising, relationship management or related fields
• Grant writing experience a plus
• Plan, manage and promote events to the business community
• Experience and contacts in Los Angeles county are a plus
• Current knowledge of fundraising trends across multiple markets
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage short term and long-term plans and goals, with a record of achieving results
• Solid, persuasive communication skills, including 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 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
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance