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Position ObjectivesThe Senior Philanthropy Manager (SPM) will play an active role in ensuring the sustainability of YWCAs mission and programs through involvement in all aspects of fundraising, including: fundraising and donor relations focused on individual donors, leading the planning and implementation of YWCAs fundraising and stewardship events, and supervising staff responsible for the Raisers Edge donor database and grant processes. This role will manage a low-to-mid level donor portfolio with opportunities to represent YWCA externally. The SPM will oversee systems and processes that support meaningful donor engagement and ensure timely, tailored stewardship for gifts at all levels. The SPM has supervisory responsibilities for YWCAs Philanthropy Manager, who manages Raisers Edge and grant processes, and works closely with the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) to set, meet and exceed fundraising goals. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, operates with a high level of initiative and organization, and is both a strategic thinker and a detail-oriented executor. As a member of YWCAs philanthropy team, the SPM works closely with other team members to achieve our goal of connecting the broader community with YWCAs mission and programs and to raise the funds necessary to support our programs. This role collaborates across departments.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeads Annual Fund, Digital and Direct Mail Campaigns and Individual Donor Stewardship- Leads a comprehensive annual fund program, with a focus on acquiring, retaining and increasing unrestricted individual donor support of YWCA.- Manages the stewardship process for individual donors, ensuring that donors are thanked by the appropriate staff and/or board member on a consistent and ongoing basis. Manages board members in their stewardship of individual donors. Creates individual donor engagement processes and systems to strengthen and grow support for YWCA and to support a pipeline of major gift prospects.- Oversees all mass donor communications - including solicitations and stewardship - in conjunction with the Marketing and Communications Manager. Creates, writes and executes direct mail and digital campaigns for annual support, restricted support and planned gifts.- Manages a portfolio of mid-level individual donors (expected range: $1,000-$2,499), working to renew and upgrade those donors; conducts donor tours and donor meetings.- Oversees donor systems and database strategy as supervisor to YWCAs Philanthropy Manager, who manages Raisers Edge. Uses data to guide YWCAs individual giving strategy. With the Philanthropy Manager, researches and implements new strategies to support department goals and maximize YWCAs usage of data.Plans and Implements Special Events- Manages fundraising and stewardship events, including YWCAs We Believe fundraising luncheon and all donor stewardship events (expected 1-2 per year).- Serves as primary donor contact for all events, including managing table hosts for We Believe.- Collaborates with the Marketing and Communications Manager for all event communications.- Leads the sponsorship process for YWCAs annual fundraising event, donor stewardship event and racial justice events, including: creating sponsorship levels and opportunities in partnership with the Marketing and Communications Manager; identifying, soliciting and securing sponsors; supporting volunteers in identifying and soliciting sponsors; and stewarding sponsors.Oversees Institutional Donor Relationships and Grant Processes- Oversees grant and sponsorship processes as supervisor to YWCAs Philanthropy Manager, who leads the writing of grants and reports.- Manages a portfolio of institutional funders, with a focus on acquiring, retaining and increasing their support of YWCA.Supervises and Supports Philanthropy Manager Oversees hiring, onboarding and supervision of the Philanthropy Manager in coordination with the CPO and HR.- Conducts timely, formal performance feedback for 90-day and annual reviews. In coordination with HR, administers written performance improvement plans as needed.- Manages employee hours, supports employees with using payroll software and processes bi-weekly payroll tasks for Philanthropy Manager including ensuring timecards are accurate.Supports Fundraising and Philanthropy Initiatives- Coordinates and supports the board of directors philanthropy committee and other board-related fundraising activities.- Supports the planning of other YWCA events (racial justice events, volunteer events, etc.) as needed.