Director of Development

About YWCA Walla Walla

YWCA Walla Walla (YWCA) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Since 1917, we’ve enriched the lives of women and their families through programs that include domestic violence and sexual assault services, licensed childcare, and personal enrichment initiatives. We are seeking a collaborative development and detail-oriented professional to support our mission through strong fundraising operations, and donor communications and stewardship.

Position Summary

The Director of Development will partner closely with the Executive Director, Sr. Director of Finance & Operations, and Board of Directors to raise funds for YWCA Walla Walla through individual donations, events, sponsorships, and foundation/corporate grants. This role will oversee the Communications Coordinator and a Contract Grant Writer to ensure consistency of messaging in reaching diverse audiences and engaging community stakeholders and partners. They will coordinate volunteer engagement and appreciation activities across the organization and develop and implement engagement strategies to involve the community in advancing YWCA’s mission.

This is an on-site position based in Walla Walla, Washington.

To be considered, please submit both a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant qualifications. Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be reviewed.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership

• Provide visionary leadership in partnership with the ED, board and management team, about YWCW’s long-term goals to empower women and eliminate racism.
• Work collaboratively using strategic thinking and problem-solving skills across departments and teams.

Fundraising Leadership

• Lead and manage the design, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising goals and strategies to diversify revenue streams and increase donor engagement and retention.
• Cultivate and develop excellent donor relations across individuals, corporate, and foundations.
• Seek out and secure funding opportunities through individual and corporate donations, and partnerships to sustain and expand programmatic efforts or special campaigns.
• Identify and secure private foundation grants and manage grant reporting. Supervise contract grant writer associated with specific grants.
• Oversee and implement the YWCA’s special fundraising and donor engagement events; manage volunteers and contractors associated with special events.

Strategic Communications

• Oversee work of the Communications Coordinator to ensure consistency of brand and messaging across YWCA’s programs and communications platforms, including but not limited to the website, social media, or printed materials.

Supervision and Development

• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor a diverse team of professionals and volunteers.
• Foster a strength based, supportive, and innovative culture among staff and volunteers.
• Provide regular performance feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and support staff development through training and professional growth opportunities.

Data Management and Reporting

• Establish and maintain systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting to track program outcomes, measure impact, and ensure compliance with grant and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on program effectiveness, achievements, and challenges to stakeholders and funders.

YWCA WW Management Team responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the ED’s Lead Team and work closely with other department leads.
• Serve as an ambassador for YWCA and representative of the management team with YWCA colleagues and external partners.

Secondary Functions

• Present to the YWCA board, staff, or others as requested.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt

$30.00 to $38.00 hourly, commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, marketing, or another related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience; including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role.
• Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted for either education or work history.
• Demonstrated experience leading efforts to raise over $1 million in annual fundraising activities preferred.
• Experience with supervising staff and recruiting and managing volunteers. Specific experience working with board members on fundraising strategy.
• Strong commitment to YWCA’s mission of empowering women and eliminating racism.
• Professional experience with fundraising with proven success soliciting, securing, and stewarding philanthropic gifts, grants, and partnerships.
• Ability to develop and successfully execute plans to build strong and authentic relationships with donors, volunteers, and supporters to advance a mission.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and curiosity to stay current with new trends in philanthropy.
• Ability to develop and execute fundraising plans and use data to drive decisions.
• Ability to lead and manage events on time and within given budgets.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with YWCA staff, volunteers, board members, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to work effectively with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+ and people of color, as well as individuals of all ages and ability levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, office environment, managing multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint and Google Workspace, also with fundraising and communication software applications.

• A mission-driven work environment that values collaboration, integrity, and impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional learning.
• YWCA Walla Walla has a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision; YWCA Retirement Fund; life insurance, accrued sick and vacation leave; 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays.
• Supportive team culture and leadership.