Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for advancing YWCA Madisons mission by cultivating a culture of philanthropy that sustains and supports the organization. The CDO leads the strategy and operations to form and maintain lasting relationships with institutional and individual donors. The Chief Development Officer manages the YWCA Madison fund development and marketing team.

The Chief Development Officer participates as part of the YWCA Madison Directors Team. This role is responsible for leading the annual strategy development and implementation that promotes and increases the organizations support from individuals corporations foundations and other sources. The CDO oversees all internal development and marketing functions and serves as a point of contact for all external engagement opportunities.

YWCA Madison is committed to eliminating racism and empowering women promoting peace justice dignity and freedom for all.

YWCA Madison is a 116 year old organization that is part of the oldest and largest multiracial women-led network of associations in the world. We are the largest provider of affordable housing for women in Dane County we serve as a vital bridge to long-term stability through our transitional housing programs and are one of two shelters for families in Madison. Additionally we serve individuals through Employment and Training programs Restorative Justice in schools and community centers and through Learning and Movement Building we are collectively creating the kind of world we want to live in.

Candidates should feel strongly committed to this mission and resonate with our values of humanity restoration community and growth.

How do you know if youll be a great addition to our organization You have:

• 10 years of professional work history showcasing increased work responsibilities specifically in the area of development.
• 5-10 years of proven experience managing a nonprofit fundraising program including supervision experience for an organization with a $6Mbudget.
• A successful track record of personally engaging stewarding and retaining diverse donors including foundations corporations and individual donors.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing fundraising strategies securing major gifts and consistently meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
• Experience cultivating and growing a collaborative team culture that centers trust shared leadership accountability and growth.
• Experience with development infrastructure including grant solicitation management reconciliation and collaborating with finance departments.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing possibilities and scenarios.
• Committed to the mission of YWCA Madison and your personal values align with organizational values: humanity community growth and restoration.

Salary begins at $98000/annually and will be commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time position. Our generous benefits package includes health dental vision life insurance short and long term disability access to flexible spending accounts and retirement contributions in addition to earned time and sick time accrued through the year.

To apply please click in the upper right hand corner share a cover letter resume and responses to questions with our hiring committee.

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received with the role staying open until filled. AA/EOE

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