Summary
Description
Development Director, YWCA Boulder County
YWCA Boulder County is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. We are proud to be part of YWCA USA, a national network of more than 200 associations across the country.
For more than 100 years, YWCA Boulder County has been a driving force in the local community and remains the only YWCA in Colorado. Our programs continue to evolve to address the most pressing needs in our community, with a focus on economic advancement, racial and gender justice, and advocacy.
General Overview
YWCA Boulder County is seeking a nonprofit development professional with a demonstrated ability to increase revenue and ensure long-term strategic growth.
The Development Director is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of YWCA’s fundraising and communication initiatives. This includes setting and meeting development revenue goals, managing individual giving, and overseeing grants management. The role is largely external facing, managing and growing YWCA’s portfolio of major donors while also serving as a first point of contact for new donor engagement.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with proven experience in fundraising and business development to fuel and oversee a dynamic fundraising program.
Primary Responsibilities
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.
Job Qualifications
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.
Compensation and Benefits
- 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.
Performance Measures
- 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.
