Director of Development

Montana Nonprofit Association; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Missoula is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising, marketing and communications initiatives that advance the organization's mission and sustain its impact.

The role translates strategic priorities into a comprehensive development strategy, expanding philanthropic support while partnering with the Executive Director, Fund Development team and board of directors to drive annual and planned giving, grants, major gifts and key fundraising campaigns.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related experience in fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit management required.
• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with donor databases/CRM systems, spreadsheets, word processing and digital communications required.
• Experience supervising staff and managing donor relationships required.
• Current Montana driver's license, acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance in compliance with Montana state law.
• Must pass a background check designed to protect the interests of women and children served by YWCA programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead bold, integrated fundraising, marketing and communications efforts to inspire donors.
• Translate strategic priorities into a comprehensive development strategy.
• Drive annual and planned giving, corporate and foundation grants, major gifts, and signature events.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Nonprofit management

Donor relations

Leadership

Project management

Community engagement

Background in fundraising strategy

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

YWCA Missoula is looking for a Director of Development

The Director of Development is a key leader in advancing YWCA Missoula's mission and building the support needed to sustain its impact. This role leads bold, integrated fundraising, marketing and communications efforts that inspire donors, deepen community relationships, elevate the organization's visibility and fuel long-term growth.

Working across the organization, the Director translates YWCA Missoula's strategic priorities into a comprehensive development strategy that expands philanthropic support while upholding agency goals, program policies and applicable regulations. In close partnership with the Executive Director, Fund Development team and board of directors, this role drives annual and planned giving, corporate and foundation grants, major individual and corporate gifts, and signature fundraising events and major campaigns.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related experience in fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit management required.
• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with donor databases/CRM systems, spreadsheets, word processing and digital communications required.
• Experience supervising staff and managing donor relationships required.
• Current Montana driver's license, acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance in compliance with Montana state law.
• Must pass a background check designed to protect the interests of women and children served by YWCA programs.