Development Manager

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance and disability

Paid holidays and floating day

27 days PTO

Employee assistance program

403(b) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Childcare discount at Homewood Center

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is seeking a Development Manager to drive individual giving, donor stewardship, and fundraising campaigns. You will cultivate relationships, plan events, and collaborate with the Development Team to meet annual revenue goals.

Strong detail-oriented and strategic thinking are required to advance the organization’s mission. The role reports to the VP of Development and requires evening/weekend availability as needed, with a focus on donor engagement and program impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 3–5 years of fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Canva or similar design tools a plus; willingness to work evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute individual giving strategies and donor stewardship programs.
• Cultivate donor relationships and manage communications to enhance engagement.
• Plan multichannel annual fundraising campaigns (direct mail, email, social, events).
• Solicit donors and oversee recognition, impact reports, and relationship-building.
• Support proposal writing, narratives, and reporting; assist with event logistics.
• Help develop marketing materials and donor communications to communicate impact.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Nonprofit development

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Publisher

Canva

Job description

Description

POSITION

Development Manager

SALARY

$53,380 - $62,800 / Exempt, 35 hours per week

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision benefit options
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Ten (10) paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• 27 days PTO (paid time off)
• Employee assistance program
• 403 B and retirement fund
• Professional development opportunities
• Childcare discount at Homewood Education Center
• Ability to participate in PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) if eligible

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Manager, a key position in the Development Focus Area, supports the organization through fundraising, donor engagement and stewardship, event planning, and general support. This role is primarily focused on individual giving and requires strong attention to detail, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills that will drive donor engagement, implement a multichannel fundraising strategy, and secure revenue. This position reports to the VP of Development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development and execution of individual giving strategies, along with managing other revenue generating projects tailored to donor type and focused on increasing donor retention, acquisition, and overall campaign success.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors while ensuring effective communication and stewardship to enhance their connection to the organization’s mission.
• Work closely across the Development Team to plan, coordinate, and successfully execute multichannel annual fundraising campaigns (direct mail, email, social media, and in-person events).
• Actively solicit and engage past, current, and potential donors and partners, and oversee donor recognition, impact reports, and intentional relationship-building strategies.
• Assist as needed in the development of creating and writing proposals, narratives, and reports.
• Manage and/or support fundraising and stewardship events, including creating and executing meaningful opportunities for engagement with donors and working collaboratively with the Development Team on activities like the Equity Awards or other special events.
• Provide logistics and day-of support to events as needed.
• Ensure documentation for accurate donor records and tracking and generate reports to analyze and track campaign progress and effectiveness.
• Support the development of marketing materials, donor communications, and promotional activities that effectively convey the impact of donations and inspire giving.
• Contribute to the achievement of annual fundraising goals by actively participating in the planning and execution of strategies that drive donor support.
• Represent YWCA GP at programmatic events, community events, networking functions, and donor meetings.
• All other duties as assigned by the VP of Development and/or CEO.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Windows Operating System – Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher; familiarity with basic graphic design (Canva, etc.) a plus.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Adheres to all YWCA GP values.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Dynamic individual with a proven track record of successful fundraising project management and revenue generation, particularly with individual donors.
• Tangible experience with both donor acquisition strategy implementation, and cultivation and expansion of existing donor relationships over time
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.?
• Experience in event planning and executing revenue generating initiatives such as annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, etc.
• Experience collaborating internally and creating processes that support development operations.
• Must possess a creative, energetic, and customer-service oriented work ethic and support the values of the association: Equity, Stewardship, Collaboration, Excellence, Dignity, Wholistic, and Integrity.?
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and developed project management skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills for donor segmentation, tracking, and reporting.
• Mission-driven, adaptable professional comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

ABOUT YWCA GREATER PITTSBURGH

Founded in 1867, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is a member of a nationally recognized movement with a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. A trusted partner for more nearly 160 years, YWCA GP is a social justice organization that creates pathways to opportunity, strengthens economic stability, and promotes equity throughout the Pittsburgh area. Our programs aim to address barriers to educational and economic advancement by providing high-quality education for children and youth, direct financial and housing assistance for individuals and families, and leadership in advancing systems change that fosters long-term well‑being and economic security. We strive to become a model nonprofit workplace for a diverse workforce, ensuring that all staff members are paid a living wage and offered competitive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, creed, ethnicity, origin, lineage or citizenship, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, family status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. YWCA Greater Pittsburgh also abides by the Crown Act.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application, prescreening and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.