Director of Development Job at YWCA Knoxville
Under general supervision of the CEO, is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of an integrated donor development program that encompasses best practices and strategically targets all levels of giving for YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley, while ensuring that activities involved are conducted in accordance with the policies set by YWCA’s Board of Directors.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees fundraising activities for YWCA operations including major giving, special events, direct mail appeals, and corporate partnership initiatives.
- As a member of the leadership team, works closely with CEO to develop and lead annual fundraising strategy for the organization.
- Cultivates relationships with current and prospective funders and supporters.
- Serves as staff liaison to special events committees. Develop agendas and supporting materials in coordination with board committee chair and CEO. Attends board or executive committee meetings as requested.
- Directs and coordinates with Development Associate to ensure accurate data entry, gift processing, and timely acknowledgements to all donors.
- Directs and coordinates with Development Associate to ensure positive volunteer experiences and cultivate volunteer and community partner engagement.
- Works closely with Director of Communications to coordinate integrated development and communications strategy.
- Supervises coordination of event contractors, vendors, volunteers, and staff for special events.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of donor and client information.
- Requires occasional weekend and evening hours for special events/fundraising activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and three to five years of fundraising or stewardship experience.
- Evidence of successful events management, sponsorship acquisition, donor stewardship required.
- Excellent oral communication skills and writing expertise, an understanding of the mission of the YWCA, and enthusiasm for the people served and the programs created.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in person by phone and in writing, with a high degree of professionalism.
- Experience managing donor database system, and/or ability to quickly learn new database management. Highest attention to detail required.
- Must be detail-oriented, with strong organizational, analytical and planning skills, and a desire to work with diverse constituencies.
- Must have a "people first" attitude and possess the ability to think creatively, work under pressure and within time constraints, and work efficiently as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Thank you for your interest in joining the YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley. All current job postings will be listed on this page.
Application instructions: Please submit a completed online application. In addition, all applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with references. Applications may be submitted online, in person or mailed to the following:
HR Department
Attention: Shelby Schilling
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley
420 West Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-523-6126
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women in East Tennessee. We live this mission every day in six counties, bringing lifesaving and life-changing services and transforming our communities. Our values, rooted in an intersectional mission of antiracism, promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA leads initiatives for women who would otherwise be homeless, survivors of domestic violence, families, and young people across the region. Our dynamic workplace promotes excellence and balance and places high value on innovation, collaboration, and growth. Join us!
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is pleased to offer a generous benefits package to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life coverage, a competitive retirement plan, generous vacation time, sick leave, mental health days, and holidays.
YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and United Way Community Partner. In line with our mission, YWCA is a safe and welcoming environment for clients, partners, and employees. We actively pursue diversity in our team members and are committed to personal and professional growth in areas of racial and social justice, including racial equity, justice, and healing; gender identity and sexual orientation; religion; immigration; and intersectionality. Women, historically excluded populations, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley is Seeking a CEO
Chief Executive Officer
YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley seeks a passionate, execution focused leader to serve as its next CEO. Building on YWCA’s legacy of high community impact and client-focused services, the CEO will be tasked with leading the organization’s future. The CEO will rely on their business savvy, agility, and growth mindset to achieve the organization’s goals. As the chief spokesperson and ambassador for the organization, the CEO will build critical alliances with stakeholders and raise organization awareness. The CEO will ensure organizational programming is top-notch and will utilize best-practices for detailed financial management and reporting.
Click here to view the YWCA CEO job description.
To officially apply, email a resume and cover letter to elle@nonprofit-leadership.com by January 10, 2023. In the cover letter, please address your specific experience in supporting low-income women and their families.
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