Development and Communications Manager

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is seeking a highly organized and mission-driven Development and Communications Manager. This pivotal role entails managing fundraising efforts, enhancing donor engagement, and fostering significant relationships to support a major fundraising campaign. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting and possess a strong commitment to social justice and racial equity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, or related roles.
• Experience managing donor databases and social media tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day campaign operations, including donor tracking and acknowledgments.
• Support individual giving strategies and coordinate logistics for fundraising events.
• Develop and implement a strategic communications plan.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Social Media Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DonorPerfect

Email Marketing Platforms

Job description

The Development and Communications Manager will play a key role in expanding the YWCA’s visibility, strengthening donor engagement, and supporting the implementation of a $2.4 million fundraising campaign—Let Women Lead. This position will work closely with the CEO, campaign consultants, and program and administrative staff to coordinate fundraising activities, implement communications strategies, and manage donor and sponsor relationships.

This is a hands-on role ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and who wants to partner and grow with a passionate and visionary team.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Coordination

• Manage day-to-day campaign operations, including donor tracking, data entry, and acknowledgments
• Support individual giving strategies, including donor stewardship, online giving, and recurring donations
• Assist with preparation of donor outreach materials, proposals, and stewardship reports
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, including In the Company of Women and Turn Up the Heat, and other community and special events
• Conduct donor, foundation and sponsor research to support cultivation strategies

Communications Coordination

• Collaborate with CEO and consultant(s) to develop and implement a strategic communications calendar
• Support the distribution of email campaigns, newsletters, and donor updates
• Ensure consistent messaging across social media, website, and print materials
• Engage in social media platforms – like, share, comment, and work with CEO and consultant(s) to build and engage followers on all platforms
• Work with program team to organize and share impact and transformation stories for public education, social media and fundraising
• Work with consultants and vendors on creative design and production as needed

Corporate & Foundation Support

• Assist tracking follow-up for foundation and corporate proposals
• Support meetings and materials needed for corporate outreach for major events and campaigns
• Help manage a pipeline of institutional funders and reporting deadlines

Data & Systems Management

• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting in CRM/database in DonorPerfect
• Prepare regular reports on fundraising progress and campaign performance
• Oversee gift entry, acknowledgment letters, and campaign tracking systems

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, or related roles
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Experience managing donor databases, email marketing platforms, and social media tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and respond to shifting priorities
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Passion for social justice, racial equity, and the mission of the YWCA