Strategic Development and Planning

• Design and implement comprehensive fundraising plans encompassing individual giving, major gifts, events, and grants focused on new donors and sustainable growth.

• Develop annual and multi-year fundraising goals and budgets aligned with organizational strategy.

• Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.  Report on key fundraising indicators (donor growth, retention, and campaign performance).

• Oversee strategy and implementation of communications, including key messaging and the annual report, in partnership with the marketing team.

• Contribute to organizational strategy and regularly report to internal leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Utilize CRM and prospecting tools to maintain timely and accurate donor records, proposal tracking, and forecasting.

Relationship and Donor Management

• Develop and grow a major gifts program, including the stewardship of prospects and existing donors with direct, face-to-face solicitations to help donors achieve their philanthropic goals.

• Represent YWCA Boulder County at donor meetings, community events, and with grant partners.

• Maintain comprehensive partnership profiles and engagement data across the organization.

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts, corporate, and foundation donors.

• Oversee management of donor databases, wealth screening tools, and other tracking systems.

• Collaborate with the CEO to engage and support the Board of Directors in fundraising through guidance, training, and tools.

Event Management

• Plan and execute special events that engage donors and raise funds.

• Manage the development budget and monitor expenses.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including major gifts, corporate, and foundation giving.

• Proven success in designing and leading strategic fundraising and communications plans.

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.

• Strong familiarity with donor databases.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Analytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Proven ability to navigate public, private, and nonprofit organizations effectively.

Personal Qualifications

• Deep commitment to YWCA’s mission of empowering women and eliminating racism.

• Mission-driven, passionate, and results-oriented self-starter.

• Strong emotional intelligence, intellectual curiosity, and strategic thinking.

• Collaborative and independent work style with high integrity and professionalism.

• Active contributor to a positive work culture built on equity, inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage all audiences and build relationships.

• Entrepreneurial spirit with creativity and initiative in developing donor relationships.

• Enthusiastic leader capable of managing diverse teams and motivating others toward shared goals.

• Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive under pressure.

• Demonstrated discretion and sound ethical judgment in all interactions.

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

• Work Environment: Flexible hybrid schedule; office located in downtown Boulder.

• Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Paid time off and holidays.

  • Retirement plan contributions from YWCA Boulder County.

  • Childcare discount for all full-time employees.

• Increase number of new donors and improve donor retention rates.

• Consistently meet or exceed annual budgeted revenue targets.

• Drive year-over-year growth in overall revenue, individual and corporate support, grants, events, new donors, and donor retention.