We’re seeking a mission-driven, self-motivated leader with nonprofit experience who excels at building relationships, raising funds, and driving strategic growth. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and collaborator who can work closely with the Board of Directors, donors, volunteers, and community partners to advance our mission. They are skilled in fund development, events, and donor stewardship; comfortable serving as the public face of the organization; and able to balance big-picture strategic planning with hands-on administrative and financial oversight. Highly organized, tech-savvy, and adept at managing both people and projects, this person brings creativity, professionalism, and a passion for improving the lives of women and girls in our community.

This position reports to the Executive Committee and serves as the primary staff for all functions of the Women's Fund, as directed by the Board of Directors, and in assistance to committees in the following areas:

FUND DEVELOPMENT

Create and oversee annual and long-term fundraising plans.
Work for and with the board and volunteers to achieve annual fundraising goals.
Maintain, develop, and recognize key individual donor, corporate, and foundation relationships and our database of contacts.
Grow annual giving campaign.
Procure individual, major and planned gifts.
Supervise event planning of two major fundraising events, including ensuring sponsorships are secured
Guide fundraising and grantmaking efforts.
Provide leadership in identifying innovative strategies in fundraising.

BOARD OF DIRECTOR RELATIONSHIPS

Keep the Board fully informed on the condition of the organization.
Develop and support present and future fundraising and entrepreneurial opportunities of the Board.
Work with Board of Directors and partners to actively pursue and grow new and existing resources of revenue.
Establish short- and long-term strategic development plans with Board of Directors input and approval. Implement and monitor any established plans.
Assist the Board with meeting logistics, administration and tasks as needed.

STRATEGY SETTING AND ORGANIZATIONAL OVERSIGHT

Update and implement a long-term strategic plan that aligns with the organization's mission.
Provide leadership in developing programs, fundraising, organizational planning and financial sustainability.
Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the Women's Fund
Maintain and utilize a working knowledge of significant trends in the field of philanthropy, women's funds, social change and not-for-profit management.

COMMUNICATION

Along with the Board President, the Executive Director is the spokesperson for the organization.
Actively recruits and orients volunteers to the organization.
Manages regular email newsletter communications with donors
Maintains social media presence

FINANCIAL

Along with the Board President and Treasurer, works with the Board of Directors, Committees and staff in preparing a budget.
Ensures the organization maintains sound financial practices, operates within budget guidelines and carries out plans and policies authorized by the Board.

ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT

Ensures all administrative functions, including financial and record-keeping aspects of organization, are completed in a timely fashion
Is responsible for the recruitment and oversight of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Experience working within a nonprofit organization
Self-motivated
Fund Development experience
Public speaking abilities
Strong organizational skills
Ability to problem-solve, operate software and office technology
Knowledge of databases, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and nonprofit Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software
WordPress & social media experience

SALARY/BENEFITS

This is a salaried position with average work equaling 32 hrs per week.
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Nine paid holidays and 4 weeks of PTO per year
Retirement with employer 3% simple match

Visit https://womensfundlacrosse.org/about/about-careers/ for more information.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to President@womensfundlacrosse.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, until the position is filled. The first review of applicants will be on January 5, 2026.

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