YWCA CENTRAL CAROLINAS
Position Description:
PHILANTHROPY MANAGER
Department: PHILANTHROPY
Dept. Code: 011-020
Reports to:
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Status:
Date:
September 30, 2015
Employee:
Non-Exempt
Position Objective:
Design and implement strategies for grant writing and developing new grant opportunities.
Primarily responsible for writing grants and their submission; organize and maintain The Raiser’s
Edge data base records and reports. Other responsibilities include processing confidential donor
receipts and acknowledgements, and donor pledge renewals; preparation of reports for major gift
prospects; and management of direct mail.
Education/Experience:
College graduate with Bachelor’s degree in business, communications or related field and a
minimum of two years of experience in non-profit philanthropy. Excellent organizational and
communication skills, both oral and written, required; as well as computer data entry, records
management, and proficient in Microsoft Office suite. The Raiser’s Edge fundraising software
experience, preferred.
Core Competencies
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A fundamental respect for the dignity of others. Works collegially and is a proven team builder.
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An innovator, capable of creating or seizing opportunities to improve service effectiveness and
client outcomes and build strategic partnerships with other organizations.
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An effective communicator with demonstrated written and oral skills.
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Understands and values quality improvement; pursues efficiency and effectiveness and ensures
compliance with all regulatory and contractual obligations. Able to effectively address
overlapping projects and deadlines. Adaptable and reliable in face of conflict, crisis, or
changing priorities.
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A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; valuing a diversity of perspectives and
encouraging contributions by all team members.
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Politically astute and tactful; attentive to the perspectives and competing interests of various
internal and external relationships: employees, program participants, Board of Directors, and
supporters.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with donations and the use of utmost tact and
diplomacy in dealing with donors, Board, staff and volunteers.
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Self-starter who is friendly, customer focused, has above average oral and written
communication skills and is knowledgeable about all programs of YWCA Central Carolinas.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assume primary responsibility for the grant process including writing grant applications,
compiling program information, filing required reports, maintaining calendars and tracking
information in a timely and effective manner.
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Coordinate and implement procedures to maintain information in The Raiser’s Edge database.
Enter gifts and pledges, new fitness members, donor relationships, donor interest areas, staff
contacts and other appropriate information that results in the accuracy of data and aids in the
fundraising efforts of YWCA Central Carolinas.
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Primary congregational liaison for YWCA. Responsible for strengthening relationships and
cultivating human and financial resources. Responsible for writing grants to appropriate
congregations.
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Develop proposals to foundations, congregations and other prospective funding partners.
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Acknowledge all gifts within one week of receipt.
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Process and mail pledge payment reminders monthly/quarterly or as noted in the database per
donor request.
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Run all reports and mailing lists for quarterly YWorks newsletter, monthly financial reports,
Constant Contact and Blackbaud Sphere invitations/announcements, and other activities as
required.
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Assist in planning and implementing special events such as donor cultivations, donor
appreciation, annual luncheon, Racial Justice including annual Stand Against Racism, and other
events designed to increase visibility of and contributions to YWCA Central Carolinas.
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Using The Raisers Edge Fundraising Essential module and other information as available,
prepares reports for CEO, Chief Philanthropy Officer and other staff as applicable.
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Analyze donor information and giving patterns; bring new or important information to appropriate
staff.
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Assist with the execution of the YWCA Central Carolinas’ overall development strategy.
Maintain a high level of stewardship with donors and community partners.
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Conduct agency tours and makes presentations promoting the YWCA as appropriate, in
conjunction with key YWCA staff.
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In concert with Marketing, research social media posts relevant to industry and posts to YWCA
social media pages as needed.
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Other duties as assigned
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Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, and use hands. The employee is occasionally
required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close and distant vision.
Salary: High 30’s
Prospective employees should email resume, cover letter and application to
hr@ywcacentralcarolinas.org with the job title in the subject line or fax a resume and letter of
interest to the HR Director at 704.521.9622. You may also apply in person at 3420 Park Road
during fitness hours. The YWCA Central Carolinas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such,
in compliance with and as required by federal and state law, all applicants are considered without
regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.
Click here to view/print the employment application.
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