Development and Special Events Manager

Richmond, VA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $48,000.00 - $55,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

403(b)

Dental Insurance

Dependent health insurance coverage

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Retirement Plan

Vision Insurance

Job Description

YWCA Richmond is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to empowering women and eliminating racism within the Richmond community and beyond. Founded with a rich history of advocacy and support, YWCA Richmond focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all individuals. Known for its forward-thinking initiatives and community engagement, the organization has established itself as a pivotal force in promoting leadership, social justice, and economic empowerment for women and marginalized groups. The YWCA’s mission is deeply embedded in fostering social change and addressing the root causes of inequality through advocacy, education, and direct services.

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Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, events management, and customer relations
Experience working for foundations or nonprofit organizations preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively and meet strict deadlines
Ability to develop and maintain professional networks and relationships
Ability to work closely with program teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting for fundraising and events
Experience working in diverse teams to ensure compliance with all requirements and deliverables
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical fundraising practices
Excellent organizational and project management skills with close attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously
Proficiency in event management software
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field or equivalent experience
3 years of experience in fundraising, events management, and customer relations
Experience working for foundations or nonprofit organizations preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate and meet deadlines
Ability to develop and maintain networks and relationships
Ability to work closely with YW teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Ability to work with a diverse team to ensure compliance with requirements and deliverables
Confidentiality and commitment to ethical and equitable fundraising standards
Close attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to track, meet, and maintain various deadlines
Ability to deploy event management software
Ability to work independently and self-motivated

Job Duties

Work closely with Advancement Directors to plan and execute strategies and activities to engage current and prospective grant administrators
Work closely with YWCA Richmond program teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of data
Manage a shared calendar for grants
Manage all foundation grant portals
Manage contract grant writers
Work with Executive Assistant to complete appropriate stewardship and acknowledgement
Lead collaborative foundation grant process with YWCA program teams and external community partners
Manage donor and sponsored women’s leadership events including OWA and Leadership Forum Breakfast
Drive sponsorship requests for YWCA Richmond
Manage a shared calendar for events
Represent organization publicly to strategically grow community of YWCA Richmond stakeholders
Work with Advancement and Stewardship Manager to design, implement, and execute events annually
Coordinate event budget
Coordinate YWCA leaders’ roles and showcase their expertise throughout event production
Create opportunities to increase visibility of YWCA Richmond across the state
Coordinate with Director of Operations on approval process for events at YWCA buildings
Support Advancement team to meet annual fundraising goals
Manage event vendors to meet deadlines
Integrate stewardship investor experience and develop marketing strategy for events
Enter and maintain donor gifts, pledges and basic data into donor database
Acknowledge gifts, pledges and pledge reminders in a timely manner
Update donor records as requested
Develop a stewardship plan for targeted audiences
Engage in investment campaigns and work closely across departments
Work to maintain sponsor benefits including activation and return on investment

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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