Position Summary

The YWCA NCA is seeking a Director of Development who is passionate about improving the quality of life for women and girls in the Washington Metropolitan Area.  The Director of Development is an integral member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for leading all fund development and donor cultivation activities for the organization including growing and stewarding the donor base, prospect research, major gift fundraising, corporate fundraising, foundation grants and fundraising events. This position requires an experienced and high-performing development professional capable of driving the strategy and operations to meet the organization’s fundraising goals.  The Director of Development supervises our Development and Communications Associate and manages relationships with grant writing and development consultants. 

Position Responsibilities

Planning and Strategy

• Define organizational fundraising strategies.
• Develop and execute on a comprehensive and multi-year fundraising plan.
• Collaborate with executive team on strategy and content for donor outreach.
• Develop strategies for targeted growth in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising.
• Develop annual revenue projections and assist with development of organizational budget.

 Donor Prospecting, Cultivation and Stewardship

• Work closely with Chief Executive Officer to identify and engage new stakeholders.
• Conduct prospective donor and stakeholder research.
• Engage, cultivate and steward partnerships.
• Initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
• Serve as a point of contact for various Foster and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage follow-ups after meetings.
• Write and edit compelling donor communications letters and appeals.
• Identify potential new resources and revenue opportunities.

Grants Management

• Research and identify foundation and local and federal government grant opportunities.
• Write, proofread and edit grant proposals, as needed.
• Manage relationships with grant writers.
• Track, coordinate and submit grant/sponsorship reports.

Management/Administration and Other

• Supervise a Development & Communications Associate.
• Serve as the staff lead for the Board Sustainable Funding Committee meetings.
• Support and collaborate with the CEO, board members and events team on fundraising activities.
• Prepare fundraising reports for Board and Leadership Team meetings.
• Manage follow-up after meetings.
• Track fundraising progress against the organization’s goals and targets.
• Ensure timely recording and processing of gifts; and generate standard and custom reports and development analytics.
• Support the planning and facilitation of annual fundraising luncheon.
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events.
• Assist with development of marketing and event materials (invitations, programs, signage, flyers, brochures, etc.)
• Prepare regular project and donor reports in a timely manner.
• Represent the organization at business networking events, professional conferences, meetings and community events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by CEO.