Chief Development Officer: William Way LGBT Community Center

Bryn Mawr College; Wales; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An LGBTQIA+ community center in Wales is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising and development efforts. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in comprehensive fundraising and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

401K options

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in fundraising and communications.
• Experience in managing a team and developing strategies.
• Understanding of LGBTQIA+ community issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development department and staff.
• Cultivate contributions from diverse sources.
• Manage fundraising and communications plans.

Skills

Fundraising

Team management

Strategy development

CRM software

Google applications

Adobe Suite

Social media platforms

Tools

Salesforce

MailChimp

WordPress

Job description

About William Way LGBT Center: The William Way LGBT Community Center (WWCC) has served the LGBTQIA+ community of Philadelphia and its allies since 1975. From social groups, networking events, and counseling and support services to art exhibitions and cultural experiences, the Center consistently strives to provide new and innovative programs for the LGBTQIA+ communities throughout Greater Philadelphia.

Mission: The William Way LGBT Community Center seeks to engage and support the diverse LGBTQIA+ communities in the Greater Philadelphia area through arts & culture, empowerment, and community connections. Vision: We want all LGBTQIA+ people to feel safe, connected, and empowered. We strive to be a community center whose staff, management, and board reflect the vibrant and richly diverse communities we serve.

Strategic Priorities and the Build the Way Capital Campaign

Every member of the community is welcomed to the Center, because every single person within our community is William Way’s greatest asset. For almost 50 years, WWCC has been a resource and hub for the LGBTQ+ community and we are proud to have served and continue in that role. WWCC opens its doors for visitors and friends to forge alliances, share confidences, engage in new activities, and learn something new about our proud culture and history.

The amenities of the Center include a 14,000-volume lending library, a world-class LGBT history archives, a public art and exhibition space, a brand-new cyber center and multiple community meeting spaces. WWCC is embarking on a daring and visionary project to transform and rebuild our existing community center into a more expansive, inclusive, colorful, and unabashedly queer space for all LGBTQIA+ individuals to gather, celebrate, learn, and find life-giving support.

Position Overview

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) oversees the evaluation, execution, strategy, and expansion of the William Way LGBT Community Center’s comprehensive development and communications program. Reporting to the Executive Director, the CDO is a key leader and a member of the senior leadership team supporting the development and capital campaign committees of the Board of Directors, and managing a team of five individuals with the opportunity to grow the team.

Major Priority Objectives

• Establish a strong relationship and partnership with the Executive Director (ED) to collaborate on setting strategy for the development and communications team, evaluate portfolios, and cultivate top donors and prospects.
• Support the work of the Build the Way Capital Campaign Committee.
• Develop comprehensive fundraising and communications plans aligned with WWCC’s strategic plan and capital campaign.
• Develop a strong case statement for both the Center and the Capital Campaign.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead development department staff, identify staff training needs, and conduct performance reviews.
• Cultivate and secure contributions from a diverse portfolio of corporations, foundations, government bodies, and individuals.
• Implement systems and structures to maximize philanthropic revenue from all sources.
• Provide oversight and guidance for development operations, prospect research, and donor engagement functions.

Qualifications

• Deep belief in the mission, vision, and values of the William Way LGBT Community Center and an authentic understanding of and sensitivity to the issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Exceptional capacity for managing and leading a plan; a team player experienced in scaling up fundraising activities.
• Comfort and knowledge utilizing Google applications, Salesforce (or comparable CRM), MailChimp (or similar email system), donor portals, Adobe Suite, web (WordPress or similar) and social media platforms.
• A minimum of 7 years of comprehensive fundraising and communications experience with prior experience guiding strategy and leading a team of development professionals.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time, exempt position. Annual salary: $110,000 – $120,000 (performance bonus available) Benefits include: health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401K options, flexible health spending account, flexible work schedule and relaxed work environment.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement/Policy: WWCC is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity employment and treats all employees and applicants without discrimination as to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, familial or marital status, personal appearance, height, weight, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability (if otherwise qualified with or without accommodation), HIV status, gender identity or expression, veterans status, known association with a disabled individual, possession of a diploma based on passing a general education development test, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.