Fund Development Manager, Major Gifts

Location
- YWCA Program Centre, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver Hybrid work environment
- Posting Period
- April 23, 2025 - May 7, 2025
Job DescriptionJoin a team that’s making real change - fundraising for social impact means your work directly supports the communities and causes that need it most.

The YWCA Fund Development team is a diverse team of 25 who work closely together in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Fund Development Manager, Major Gifts is an integral part of a growing team and you will have the opportunity to identify and create a role and work environment that will help shape a meaningful career for you.

Come as you are. Make a real impact.

At YWCA Metro Vancouver, we’ve been making a difference in the lives of women, families, youth and job seekers across the region for over 125 years - and we’re just getting started. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking organization offering affordable housing, early learning and child care, employment and training services, mentorship, violence prevention, legal services and so much more. We also advocate for systemic change by educating the public and influencing policy. Watch this short video to learn about what we do - it’s more than you think

Diversity is our strength. As an equity-seeking organization, the YWCA values its diverse workplace and is committed to fostering a community of inclusion and belonging. Our values - intention, courage, community and empowerment - guide everything we do and shape the kind of workplace we are proud to offer. We welcome diverse voices and lived experiences, and we support flexible work arrangements to help you thrive personally and professionally.

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Associate Director, Fund Development, the Manager, Major Gifts will have a portfolio of individual, corporate, government and foundation major gift donors and prospects. You will be responsible for securing gifts for programs and services, and capital projects including our $5 million campaign for the YWCA Housing Action Fund.

The position will work closely with a team of 25 to ensure that the financial goals of the Fund Development department are met and will represent the YWCA in public and one-on-one situations. We each work independently and are fully responsible for our own portfolios while working collaboratively as a dynamic team to meet our annual revenue targets.

**What you will be doing**:

- Identify, research, and build relationships with prospects which will result in face-to-face meetings and the solicitation major gifts
- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors
- Make planned giving asks to major gift donors when appropriate
- Participate in, lead and support planning and execution of donor events when needed
- Provide donor stewardship, reporting and recognition to facilitate gift renewals
- Write compelling funding proposals and other donor communication materials including letters of intent and reports
- Collaborate with colleagues to prepare proposal budgets
- Contribute to and collaborate with colleagues in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) discussions, activities and strategies
- Conduct research for fund development purposes on social issues addressed by YWCA programs
- Complete solicitations on a timely basis to ensure revenue targets are met
- Ensure accurate donor records by updating donor interactions, giving intensions, communication preferences and recognition in Raiser’s Edge
- Other duties as required

**What you offer**:

- A post-secondary degree/diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Strong relationship building and a proven track record of strategy development and fundraising skills
- Knowledge of prospects with a proven track record in closing annual, major and planned gift asks
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write a variety of documents, such as proposals, reports and correspondence
- Experience with prospect research as well as researching social issues
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
- Strategic, proactive work style
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage
- Demonstrated commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

**The Fund Development team manages an exciting, diverse and multi-faceted portfolio. Please also share if you have experience in the following area(s)**:

- Finance, budgeting and/or accounting
- Community housing and/or working with developers
- Bursaries and scholarship
- Special events

**Please note: A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.**

We know that each employee has something unique to offer towards our collective goal of advancing gender equity and supporting women, families, youth and children across the region. In addition to the above qual