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Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer

YWCA DaytonDayton, OH, US
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Chief Development Officer

YWCA Dayton, dedicated to the empowerment of women and the elimination of racism, seeks a dedicated person to be an integral part of the team. The Chief Development Officer is the senior leader responsible for the overall fundraising strategy and management of high-level donor relationships. This role is focused on securing major gifts, leading grant applications, and providing strategic oversight for all fundraising campaigns and events. This person supports the vision, mission, and values of YWCA Dayton.

Strategic Leadership

  • Serve as the senior leader of the development department, responsible for the overall fundraising strategy and management of all fundraising activities.
  • Develop, implement, and track the organization's comprehensive development plan, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals and financial needs.
  • Develop and manage the annual fundraising budget. Regularly track and analyze key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of all fundraising activities.
  • Manage, mentor, and provide strategic direction to the marketing manager and annual giving manager, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
  • Provide final strategic oversight and approval on all major fundraising initiatives and campaign assets, including direct mail lists, digital strategies, and event plans.
  • Ensure a cohesive and consistent message is conveyed across all fundraising channels.

Major Gifts & Board Giving

  • Lead the organization's major gift and principal giving programs, with a focus on securing transformational gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Cultivate and manage a personal portfolio of high-net-worth prospects, including one-on-one meetings, customized proposals, and ongoing stewardship.
  • Develop and oversee the board giving program, working directly with board members to achieve 100% participation and maximize their philanthropic support.
  • Oversee the organization's donor relations and stewardship program, ensuring a best-in-class experience for all donors.
  • Ensure timely and meaningful acknowledgment of all gifts.

    • Grants

  • Serve as the primary writer and manager of YWCA Dayton's grant strategy.
  • Research, identify, and cultivate relationships with new foundation prospects.
  • Ensure all grant reporting and stewardship requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner.

    • High-Level Event Management

  • Lead all high-level sponsorship solicitation for major events, such as the women of influence event.
  • Provide comprehensive solicitation packets, talking points, and strategic guidance to the event committee and volunteers to support their fundraising efforts.
  • Work closely with the annual giving manager to ensure event logistics and fundraising goals are seamlessly integrated.

    • Commitment to Service

  • Must be flexible and responsive to the needs and requests of clients, staff, volunteers, donors, and the board of directors. Must extend courtesy, friendliness, and overall respect to all of the above.
  • Will collaborate with other staff and / or departments to meet the needs of the organization.
  • Will be available for times and events when evenings and weekends will be required to fulfill duties.
  • Willing to follow supervisory directions and attend training, staff meetings, and professional development as needed for the position.
  • Delivers with timeliness, accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness, to the highest ethical standards, and in accordance with generally accepted fundraising principles for non-profit entities and in accordance with the organization's mission, values, and universal standards.

    • Interpersonal Communication / Teamwork

  • Listens well, shares work-related information, and is open to diverse perspectives, work styles, and methods.
  • Willingly collaborates and cooperates with others in the organization.
  • Develops effective working relationships at all levels and values these relationships as critical to effective work.
  • Addresses conflict respectfully.
  • Expresses ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

    • Skills, Qualifications & Professional Attributes

  • Proven high level of professionalism and poise during interpersonal interactions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Computer skills, including advanced proficiency with crm / donor database software and microsoft office products.
  • Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Understands motives and tasks to help the organization run more efficiently and have the confidence to recommend and take initiative.
  • Flexibility with the ability to handle many tasks with few errors.
  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to work well both independently and in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, creative, and shows innovation.
  • Discretion regarding confidential information.
  • Demonstrated commitment to and championing the organizational mission and vision.
  • Punctual, detail-oriented, and personable, with strong multi-tasking skills.
  • Progressive learner.
  • Ability to work in deadline-driven environments.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and handle multiple assignments with competing priorities.
  • Consistently follows through on projects and issues.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to change.
  • Ability to adequately respond to requests and demands on time; and be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
  • Adept at modifying plans / strategies as needed to best meet the needs of those involved.

    • Education & Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years fundraising experience is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • Experience in non-profit fundraising leadership, including major gifts and grant writing, is required.
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