Director of Development and Community Engagement

The Director of Development & Community Engagement leads efforts to strengthen the YWCA's relationships with donors, partners, volunteers, and the broader community. This position is responsible for donor and community communications, fundraising campaigns, special events, sponsorships, stewardship, and organizational storytelling that increase awareness, engagement, and philanthropic support.

What You Will Do

Develop and implement annual strategies for donor cultivation, stewardship, retention, and engagement. Manage donor communications and regular stewardship touchpoints throughout the year. Lead annual giving campaigns and other fundraising initiatives in coordination with the CEO.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development, donor engagement, communications, community relations, fundraising, or a related field. They will have demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with donors, community partners, businesses, or other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Development, or a related field
• 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development, donor engagement, communications, community relations, fundraising, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with donors, community partners, businesses, or other stakeholders
• Experience planning fundraising events, campaigns, sponsorships, or donor engagement activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate organizational impact into compelling stories and messages
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable representing the organization in community and donor settings
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems preferred
• Proficiency with social media, email marketing platforms, and basic design tools such as Canva
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of projects from strategy through execution
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and community activities

Benefits

• Salary Range: $60,000-65,000
• Potential for a performance-based bonus for exceptional achievement of fundraising and engagement goals
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays