Director of Individual Giving

JOB SUMMARY:Salary: $80,000-$85,000.Works closely with the Chief Development Officer and fundraising staff in the execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to expand philanthropic support for the YWCA of Minneapolis. Manages components of the fundraising plan for individuals – including the annual fund, mid-level giving, major giving, the constituent database, and prospect research. The Director of Individual Giving will establish and strengthen relationships with prospects, donors, and volunteers. This professional will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex setting while managing multiple projects and functioning in a high-performing environment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Manage ongoing activities to engage and recognize current and new corporate and major donor relationships.Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of YWCA of Minneapolis priorities.Develop and implement a marketing and communications plan for annual, mid-level, and major gifts.Create planned giving marketing plan and materials to cultivate, inspire & steward current donors and planned giving prospects.Develop appropriate planned giving marketing outreach through website and other appropriate channels, collaborating closely with the Marketing team.Identify prospects and evaluate giving potential.Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies.Assist prospective donors by initiating and coordinating the preparation of proposals, solicitation letters, and other development-related correspondence and completing gift arrangements.Oversee and participate in the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts prospects.Meet frequently with donors and prospects.Record, report and maintain files on donors in Raiser’s Edge NXT or other databases as needed.Provide reports and analysis of cultivation and solicitation activities.Oversee and supervise the day-to-day activities of the Annual Fund Officer, Mid-Level Gift Officer, Major Gift Officer, and Database and Prospect Research Manager.Work with staff, board, and volunteers to identify and pursue corporate gifts.Identify and train appropriate volunteers in asking for gifts.Motivate and support volunteers involved in cultivation and solicitation activities.Manage a donor portfolio and complete planned actions for each person or company in your portfolio.RELATIONSHIPS:This position reports to the Chief Development Officer who reports to the Chief Executive Officer. The incumbent will interact primarily with the Organizational Advancement Team and external funders. Critical relationships will include major donors, Organizational Advancement Team, the Marketing Team, the Vice Presidents of each program area, the Chief Development Officer, and the Chief Executive Officer.QUALIFICATIONS:Required:Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in fundraising.Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word Office products.The ability to develop, manage, and maintain successful relationships is required, as is the ability to be an excellent spokesperson for the institution.Strong problem-solving ability, including the ability to productively resolve conflict.Must maintain donor confidentiality at all times and have a strong understanding of personal and professional boundaries in an office setting.Strong verbal/presentation and written communication skills.Highly goal and result-oriented.Excellent organization and time management skills.Preferred:Experience with Raiser’s Edge is highly preferred.Master’s degree or CFRE.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time.Travel to various YWCA of Minneapolis sites and donor locations.

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