Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Employer
- YWCA Spokane
- Location
- Spokane, Washington State
- Salary
- $98,454.40 – $147,681.00 annually, dependent on experience
- Posted Date
- Jan 29, 2025
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- Position Type
- Executive
- Fields
- Social Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER (CPO)
WHO WE ARE -
Since 1903, YWCA Spokane has been helping women and children overcome social, economic, and personal barriers in order to accomplish their goals and achieve healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Today, areas of focus include supporting victims of intimate partner domestic violence, promoting early childhood education, and fostering the economic advancement of women. In addition to providing free, confidential, and trauma-informed programs and services to approximately 15,000 in and around Spokane, YWCA is focused on breaking generational cycles of violence and confronting racial and social justice issues impacting our clients and our community.
Please visit ywcaspokane.org/about/our-impact/ to learn more.
BENEFITS OF BEING A YWCA SPOKANE TEAM MEMBER –
Compensation for this role:
Pay Range: $98,454.40 – $147,681.00 annually, dependent on experience.
Work Status: Full-time, salary, exempt
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
The YWCA Spokane offers a competitive benefits* package including;
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (accessible at time of hire)
- Employer funded retirement plan & 401K options
- Ongoing training and development
- 50% off YMCA Membership
- Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Account Options
*Benefit eligibility dependent upon employment status.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR –
YWCA Spokane is looking to hire a Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) to lead our strategic philanthropy efforts and advance our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. As a key member of our leadership team, the CPO will oversee major gifts, endowment growth, and a capital campaign for a new safe shelter, while fostering a culture of giving across the organization. This inspiring leader will cultivate donor relationships, manage a high-performing philanthropy team, and collaborate with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership to drive impactful fundraising initiatives.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING –
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Strategic Leadership
- Leading the development and execution of comprehensive fundraising strategies, including endowment growth, major gifts, foundation partnerships, and capital campaigns.
- Leading a new capital campaign for a safe shelter, overseeing all phases from feasibility to donor engagement.
- Fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization, ensuring that its principles are integrated into all aspects of YWCA Spokane.
- Ensuring the effective management of gift services, including stewardship, prospect research, grant writing, and data management.
Fundraising and Development
- Establishing and growing a robust major gifts program to diversify revenue streams and support organizational sustainability.
- Managing a personal portfolio of major gift donors, focusing on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Expanding the organization’s endowment fund through strategic initiatives and donor engagement.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with foundations, ensuring effective grant writing and compliance.
- Overseeing the planning and execution of special events and fundraising activities that align with YWCA Spokane’s mission.
- Translating YWCA Spokane’s mission into effective fundraising initiatives that secure financial support.
Collaboration and Team Building
- Inspiring and leading a mission-driven philanthropy team, promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Providing training and development to the philanthropy team that prioritizes a relationship-based approach to fundraising.
- Working collaboratively with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership to align fundraising efforts with YWCA Spokane’s strategic goals.
- Engaging staff at all levels in fundraising efforts, ensuring they understand their role in the culture of philanthropy.
Communication and Outreach
- Overseeing the development of compelling fundraising materials, proposals, and reports that effectively communicate the organization’s mission and impact.
- Representing YWCA Spokane at community events, conferences, and meetings to enhance visibility and build networks.
- Utilizing data-driven strategies to evaluate and refine fundraising efforts, ensuring effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE POSITION -
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration) is preferred.
Experience:
- At least 7-10 years of progressive experience in philanthropy, development, or fundraising within a nonprofit organization, including significant leadership or executive experience required.
- Proven track record of successful major gift fundraising, with experience in capital campaigns and endowment building.
- Strong ability to cultivate and steward major and institutional donors, with a history of securing five to seven-figure gifts.
- Proven experience in building, leading, and mentoring high-performing philanthropy teams with a focus on relationship-based fundraising strategies.
- Experience working with a diverse range of donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Deep commitment to and passion for YWCA Spokane’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women; lived experience is a plus.
- Strong background in strategic planning and execution of fundraising strategies.
Other Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance is required.
- Reliable transportation is essential for fulfilling responsibilities of this role.
- Must meet requirements of YWCA Spokane Driver policy for transportation between the agency and varying locations.
Competencies:
- Cultural Humility - Demonstrates an understanding of, respect for, and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Actively promotes and participates in activities that increase cultural awareness and understanding within YWCA Spokane.
- Commitment to Equity and Inclusion - Strives to create fair and just conditions for all, while recognizing systemic inequities. Fosters a sense of belonging that promotes diversity, works to address barriers, and ensures that everyone has access to the same opportunities and resources regardless of their background or identity.
- Trauma-Informed Practice - Create environments and approaches that acknowledge the prevalence and impact of trauma, prioritize safety, and foster healing and resilience. Understand, recognize, and respond to the effects of trauma while actively working to avoid re-traumatization.
- Fostering an Empowering Empowerment - Encourage an atmosphere where individuals feel valued, supported, capable, and resourceful.
- Professional Conduct -Consistently act in a manner that is honest, fair, and respectful while taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions. Maintain integrity and build trust while adhering to the agency's code of ethics and professional guidelines.
- Adaptability and Resilience - Demonstrate openness and flexibility to work with changing circumstances and unexpected challenges. Adapt to the situation at hand by contributing solution-oriented ideas while advocating for the support needed to reset and achieve set goals.
- Effective Communication - Communicate clearly, accurately, and in ways that are understood by the intended audience. Actively listen and respond in a constructive, open-minded, and empathetic manner that ensures mutual understanding and respect.
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking - Help identify potential solutions to challenges proactively. Contribute ideas, perspectives, and strategies that contribute toward informed decisions that align with the agency’s mission and values while helping to achieve set goals.
- Human-Centered Approach - Prioritize providing compassionate, respectful service that aims to create solutions that are not only functional and effective but also meaningful and engaging for clients, staff, and our community.
- Effective Interpersonal Skills - Be supportive, kind, empathetic, and patient with colleagues, administrators, clients, and community partners. Contribute toward a climate of mutual respect and appreciation.
- Independent Work Efficiency - Able to work independently in an efficient and productive manner.
- Reliability and Continuous Improvement - Demonstrates reliability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates Understanding and Acceptance of Mission, Values, Goals, and Objectives - Clearly understands and actively supports the mission, values, goals, and objectives of YWCA and its programs.
YWCA Spokane values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, and people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence to apply.
HOW TO APPLY -
Please apply by following the hyperlink and following the application instructions on our job portal:
AppOne—YWCA Spokane Job Openings.
*Applications that do not include both a resume and cover letter may not be accepted.
YWCA Spokane is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Company
WHO WE ARE -
Since 1903, YWCA Spokane has been helping women and children overcome social, economic, and personal barriers in order to accomplish their goals and achieve healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Today, areas of focus include supporting victims of intimate partner domestic violence, promoting early childhood education, and fostering the economic advancement of women. In addition to providing free, confidential, and trauma-informed programs and services to approximately 15,000 in and around Spokane, YWCA is focused on breaking generational cycles of violence and confronting racial and social justice issues impacting our clients and our community.
Please visit ywcaspokane.org/about/our-impact/ to learn more.
- Website
- https://ywcaspokane.org/
- Telephone
- 5097899279
- Location
-
930 N Monroe St
Spokane
Washington
99201
United States
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