Job DescriptionThe Vice President of Advancement will plan, direct and coordinate all aspects of agency resource development and promotion, including, but not limited to developing and implementing a strong fundraising program, cultivating relationships with supporters, directing all major fundraising activities, oversight of grant writing, internal and external communications and special projects.
Development & Fundraising Initiatives
- Develop and implement a structured fundraising program to support the organizational mission through diversified funding resources.
- Strategically and intentionally engage both individual and institutional supporters; identify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and future donors.
- Increase the annual retention of donors, number of donors and value of individual gifts, including annual appeals, special and major gift campaigns.
- Implement program to increase planning giving among current donors.
- Prepare the annual development plan; including strategies, tactics and measurements to meet organizational objectives along with budgets to support their implementation.
- Analyze and report donor activity and trends to evaluate effectiveness of development initiatives.
- Promote and support a culture of philanthropy among staff, board and volunteers which emphasizes and practices the highest standards of professional ethics and donor stewardship.
- Lead support for all agency fundraising events.
Marketing & Communications
- Develops the strategic direction for agency-wide marketing and communications.
- Ensure accurate, clear, detailed and complete communications, including gift recognition.
- Oversees and maintains YWCA brand standards and supervises the design of all collateral marketing material.
- Oversees and maintains donor database ensuring the accurate tracking of all donor-related information.
Leadership and Supervision
- Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and as a liaison for the Board of Directors Advancement Committee.
- Supervises Advancement and Communication team members.
- Coordinates with Human Resources on all employment issues; conducts interviews for team members and completes annual performance reviews for all direct reports.
- Attend and present at all YWCA North Central Indiana Board of Director Meetings (six per year) and oversee all Advancement and Special Event Committee meetings.
- Represent the YWCA in the community with other service providers, business, government, community organizations and other stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned to meet organizational goals.
Experience and SkillsEducation
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Philanthropic Studies, Communications, Marketing or related field; or a combination of education and experience.
Knowledge & Experience
- 7-10 years of related experience preferred; development, marketing, sales.
- Strong relationship building skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner with a wide range of people.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion when handling potentially confidential and/or sensitive matters.
- Exceptional skills in writing, planning, organizing and evaluation of written / oral communications.
- Excellent time management skills and comfort level with handling a multitude of projects with overlapping deadlines.
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and database management platforms.
- Experience and knowledge of charitable giving and marketing strategies.
Please submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume.
Job Benefits- Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Vacation (20 days)
- Paid Sick Time (12 days)
- Personal Day (1 day)
- Paid Holidays
- YWCA USA Retirement Plan
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
