About us

YWCA Charleston has been fostering self-sufficiency and independence since 1912. Originally designed as secure lodging for young women as they pursued careers, the YWCA has evolved into one of the city's most diverse and comprehensive networks of social service programs.

Our mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

As we work to fulfill our mission, YWCA Charleston significantly contributes to a better quality of life in the greater Kanawha Valley.

JOB TITLE: Development Director

JOB PURPOSE: The Development Director will be responsible for developing and implementing the marketing and fund development strategies for YWCA Charleston alongside the Marketing Director. The Director will be responsible for achieving fundraising goals, engaging sponsors and donors in ongoing cultivation activities, leveraging key internal contacts and relationships to ensure revenue goals are met, and utilizing various media forms to promote events benefiting YWCA Charleston’s programs.

STATUS: Exempt

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to the Chief Executive Officer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee and coordinate all aspects of YWCA fundraising events and initiatives, while providing support to event committees and chairs

2. Serve as a liaison connecting the YWCA to any externally organized third party events that seek to benefit the YWCA; ensure the implementation of YWCA third party event guidelines

3. Develop and successfully execute YWCA Charleston’s annual fund development plan

4. Identify, develop and maintain new and ongoing relationships with donors

5. Continue and grow community, donor, media, supporter, volunteer and staff investment in YWCA progress and objectives

6. Recommend and implement initiatives to increase donor acquisition and retention.

7. Prepare all fundraising materials, including solicitation and acknowledgement letters, funding proposals and stewardship reports

8. Ensure sponsors receive committed benefits

9. Implement and manage succesful annual year-end campaigns

10. Work with various committees, including communications and fund development chairs to analyze, develop, and implement successful fundraising and marketing strategies

11. Train board members and other volunteers to raise funds for the YWCA and provide support for their fundraising efforts

12. Report fundraising and marketing activities to fund development and communications committees, as well as the Chief Executive Officer, Finance and other committees as requested

13. Supervise database management activities of YWCA Charleston staff

14. Co-supervise the Development & Marketing Coordinator in all aspects of marketing and fund development functions and activities

15. Co-supervise seasonal interns with Marketing Director

16. Provide oversight of CRM including input of cultivation notes, data analysis, generation of reports, and oversight of Development & Marketing team’s responsibilities for data entry and gift processing. Maintain a clean, current historical database of fund development records

17. Complete special projects assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, agency committees, and/or the Board of Directors

18. Complete other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing or related field

2. Three years previous experience in fund development

3. Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, communications and negotiation skills

4. Computer proficiency with fundraising database, i.e. Raiser’s Edge

5. Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively

6. High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork and attention to detail; Strong work ethic

7. Valid US drivers license and ability to travel/attend various YWCA events

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Regularly required to:

• Remain seated in a normal position for up to half the workday
• Talk & hear; verbally express ideas, information, & instructions
• Have the ability to work around moderate noise
• Climb stairs

Occasionally required to:

• Lift, pull, push, or carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds

Rarely required to:

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Stand/walk for long periods of time without a break

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,305.00 - $63,687.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charleston, WV 25301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Vaccinated against COVID or willing to be vaccinated?
• Background check required, ok?

Experience:

• Non profit fundraising: 3 years (Required)
• Fundraising: 3 years (Required)
• Fundraising database: 1 year (Required)
• Event planning: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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