Job Description

YWCA Kalamazoo is on a Mission!

At YWCA Kalamazoo, we look for people who want to make a difference and do something that MATTERS. YWCA Kalamazoo is your ally who is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. When you work for YWCA Kalamazoo, you become part of a worldwide movement: eliminating racism and empowering women.

Simply put, YWCA Kalamazoo draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women’s growth, leadership, and power to attain a common vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

Our employee-centric philosophies focus on taking care of you and promoting a healthy work-life balance. We offer a benefits package tailored with YOU in mind!

 WHAT YOU’LL DO:

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

The Individual Giving Manager functions as a part of the Development Department. The primary function of this manager is to support the Chief Executive Officer, Vice President of Development and Senior Director of Development in the management of all donor relations. This position plays a crucial role in driving revenue through donations, building relationships and expanding the individual giving program.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations or similar field preferred, but not required.
2. At least two years’ experience and proven success in donor communications, relationship building and donor solicitations.
3. Must pass criminal, child abuse and neglect, and sex offender background checks.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and other electronic platforms
5. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including editing
7. Must have excellent command of the English language
8. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
9. Able to effectively work independently, prioritize, multi-task and shift tasks
10. Able to work in shared workspace with distractions
11. Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
12. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is preferred, but not required
13. Be able to demonstrate the mission of YWCA Kalamazoo and adhere to it

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.                                                                                                                                              

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Executes and manages a comprehensive individual giving strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and goals.
2. Oversees all aspects of donor management, including:
   1. Coordinates, monitors, develops, and reports on moves management
   2. Manages call time for leadership to foster donor relations
   3. Leads the planning, execution and evaluation of the Annual Fund annual giving campaign
   4. Creates compelling fundraising materials that clearly communicate the organization’s mission, goals, and impact of donor contributions (with Marketing Team and Director of Development)
   5. Prospects and identifies new donors
   6. Identifies donor giving trends and incorporate donor feedback to increase retention (with Grant Compliance and Database Specialist)
   7. Manages robust in-kind giving program
   8. Manages organization wide Holiday Giving programming
3. Supports Chief Executive Officer, Vice President of Advancement and Director of Development in securing major gifts.
4. Represents YWCA at events and build relationships with key stakeholders.
5. Maintains up to date records in donor database – Raiser’s Edge.
6. Supports the processing and acknowledgement of contributions
7. Stays up to date on industry trends and best practices.
8. Supports the Director of Development with special projects as capacity allows.
9. Safeguards confidential information gained as a result of this position.
10. As a YWCA Kalamazoo employee, projects a positive image of the organization and its programs to the community.
11. Demonstrates the mission of YWCA and adhere to it.

12. Attends all team and staff meetings, participates in collective team and agency efforts, and complies with all YWCA Kalamazoo policies and practices.
13. Remains flexible and manages changing priorities on a continuing basis.
14. Knows and adheres to Association policies, procedures, and practices.
15. Performs other duties as assigned in support of YWCA Advancement Department and all fundraising activities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

THE PERKS:

YWCA Kalamazoo partners with ADP to provide a phenomenal benefits package.

Our Core Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability

In addition to our core benefits, we also offer access to an excellent employee assistance program. We also offer tuition assistance and a GENEROUS paid time off package to our full-time employees. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and have tailored our benefits package with YOU in mind!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IS IMPORTANT!

As an employer, YWCA Kalamazoo encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences. It is the policy of YWCA Kalamazoo not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment.

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

Join us and stand up for social justice! Apply today to be part of a growing organization making a difference in our community!

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Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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