Director of Development: Woman’s Place

Purpose of the position The Director of Development is a front facing fundraiser at A Woman’s Place. Working closely with the Executive Director, they are responsible for identifying and securing financial contributions; planning the long-term sustainable funding strategy and executable plan for the organization, building relationships within the community; planning and overseeing fundraising activities. The primary focus of this position will be on increasing contributions from individual donors  addition, the position is responsible for supporting the strategic messaging for the organization as well as creating a communications and marketing plan in collaboration with the Education and Training Department.

The Director oversees the Development Specialist.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Executive Director

Other Relationships: Public, businesses, groups and organizations, media, vendors, AWP staff, volunteers, survivors

• Develop and execute the annual fundraising plan including the annual fund, corporate giving, major gifts, planned giving and various campaigns that aligns with organizational goals and mission.
• Work with and support the Board of Directors to activate them as fundraisers for AWP.

Donor Relations

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with current donors through regular communication and engagement.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Operations Manager on institutional funding opportunities.

Event Coordination

• Plan and execute fundraising events, including annual fundraisers, community outreach, and donor appreciation events.
• Supervise and mentor the Development Specialist and development volunteers.

Budget Management

• Develop and manage the development budget, ensuring all fundraising efforts are cost-effective and sustainable.

Marketing and Communications

• Collaborate with the Director of Education and Outreach to create compelling messaging and materials that promote our mission and fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee social media strategy, growth, and scheduling.

Reporting and Analysis

• Track and analyze fundraising efforts, providing regular reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Ensure best use practices for tracking AWP’s fundraising activities in Raiser’s Edge.
• Oversee and implement policies for utilizing Raiser’s Edge to inform AWP’s donor strategy.

General Support of Resource Development Activities Education and Experience

• Responsibilities may evolve over time to meet the changing needs of the agency and the community.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of three to five (3 to
  5) years’ experience in non-profit resource development with a demonstrated track record of successful corporate, foundation, and individual giving campaigns and communications strategies.
• Experience with donor management databases

• 33/34 Clearance.
• Valid vehicle insurance.

• Operation of office equipment.
• Lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Occasional travel.
• Willingness and ability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends.
• Exposure to cleaning supplies, office chemicals, paint, and insecticides.

A Woman’s Place envisions a society where all individuals are safe in their relationships and can flourish.

A Woman’s Place is a community-based social change organization committed to the empowerment of women and to ending intimate and domestic violence for all.

To accomplish our vision of a society where all individuals are safe and can flourish, the programs, services, and decision making at all levels of A Woman’s Place are rooted in and guided by the following values:

Courage: A Woman’s Place acts bravely and boldly, notwithstanding fear.

Creativity: A Woman’s Place encourages the creation of meaningful new ideas, interpretations, and rules.

Equality: A Woman’s Place believes each and every one of us must collaborate to create a new society based in equal power and rights.

Integrity: A Woman’s Place is of sound…