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DIRECTOR OF EVENTS: YWCA NASHVILLE AND MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Job Title: DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
Job Description:
The Event Manager is a key member of the Development team and works on the implementation of all YWCA development strategies and events. Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Giving, this person will manage key aspects of events, and coordinates with YWCA Departmental Leadership to provide information for reporting and tracking of donor activity as it relates to development events. This role records, maintains and reports on all data related to departmental event activities, including donor and event records, files, and databases.
Relationships and Contacts Within the organization:
Initiates and maintains professional working relationships with staff throughout the organization including peers, team members, immediate supervisor, leadership, and executive leadership teams.
Outside the organization:
Initiates and maintains professional working relationships with existing donors & sponsors, event vendors, volunteers, and agency partners.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Oversees planning and logistical execution of YWCA’s signature fundraising events
a. Provides day-to-day supervision and leadership for the Development team’s fundraising events
b. Recruits and manages event chairs, committees and in-kind partners
c. Manages event budget, sponsorship revenue, ticket sales, and other revenue streams to ensure events meet revenue goals
d. Tracks all revenue and expenses, generate reports after each event to include attendance, sponsorship, etc.
e. Assist with online event registration, seating charts, food and beverage, set-up/tear-down, A/V, technology, rentals, florists,
licenses, in-kind donations, etc.
2. Manages key elements of event donor and attendance data entry, donor acknowledgements, and donor contact reports ensuring a high level of accuracy and donor satisfaction and maintains constituent records in Raiser’s Edge under the supervision of the Sr. Manager of Donor Services.
3. Collaborates with the Senior Director Giving and Chief Development Officer to ensure events are integrated into overall donor development strategies and offer engagement opportunities for donors at all stages of relationship to YWCA
4. In collaboration with the Senior Director of Giving and Senior Director of Community Engagement, assists with special projects and recruits, coordinates, manages, and recognizes volunteer needs related to events. Leads elements of Wine Women & Shoes such as Key to the Closet, Wall of Wine, and Marketplace.
5. Oversees event promotion including managing relationships with PR firms as well as print and digital media partners
6. Assists in working with production firms for AWA, YWCA Luncheon and WWS managing key elements for each event.
7. Collaborates with the VP of Strategic Communications & Advocacy to ensure distribution of social media, websites, and email promotions for all development activities.
8. Maintains database and current documentation of volunteer records, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
9. Provides event data for sponsor stewardship reports to ensure a high level of donor satisfaction.
Additional Responsibilities
1. Assists fundraising efforts including direct mail campaigns, digital media campaigns and individual giving opportunities.
2. Prepares presentations, materials, and reports to support development efforts.
3. Attends Development Committee meetings periodically and YWCA internal and community meetings/events as requested.
4. Represents YWCA with a high level of integrity and professionalism, and supports management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
5. Participates in overall department planning.
6. Solicits and manages in-kind donations.
7. Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Giving, Chief Development Officer, and President & CEO.
Education and Experience
Position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience. Experience working with a database software program is required; Raiser’s Edge is preferred.
Physical Requirements · Must be fit for travel by automobile and willing to travel independently to reach engagements. · While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers, public and volunteers. · Job performance will require the ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time; move between areas by walking; standing; stretching; reaching; move significantly during events; move materials, boxes, etc. for event needs and transport materials for events. · Tolerant to various noise levels: noise level in the work environment varies – may be very quiet to moderate. · Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. · Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate needs. · Requires visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness.
Other Requirements · Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and a clear driving record for the last three years.
Skill Competencies · Excellent organizational and time management skills · Working knowledge of database programs, preferably Raiser’s Edge · Effective verbal and written communication skills · Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills · Keen attention to detail · Goal oriented with the ability to work as a part of the team and independently · Customer service focused · High follow through · Self-starter · Willingness to support the mission of the YWCA and ability to convey its importance both verbally and in writing.
Complete job description listed here: https://apply.appone.com/job/6ac51225786d5022d7f38dac
Salary Range:
$63,000.00 per year
How to Apply:
For faster consideration, please use the link below to apply:
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10/20/2026
Director of Development & Fundraising: Conexion Americas
Job Title: Director of Development & Fundraising
Job Description:
The Director of Development and Fundraising will lead initiatives that advance the overall sustainability, growth, and success of the organization, with responsibility for fundraising, friendraising, and community engagement at Conexión Américas. This position oversees the organization’s multifaceted development strategy, including foundation, corporate, individual, merchandise, and event fundraising. The role also includes frontline fundraising through the management of a portfolio of corporate and major donors, as well as leads grant writing and reporting. The Director provides strategic leadership to the Development team and directly supervises the Associate Director of Development and Fundraising. In partnership with the Co-Executive Directors, this position will develop and implement strategies to strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability, expand its relationships and reach, and support long-term organizational growth and impact. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the office and up to two days working remotely, depending on organizational needs. This full-time exempt position reports to the Co-Executive Directors. Only candidates who can demonstrate total commitment to the mission and values of Conexión Américas should apply. Please read about our mission and values on our website at www.conexionamericas.org.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategy and Team Management (30%)
● Work with Co-Executive Directors to develop revenue strategy and actionable fundraising goals across foundation, corporate, individual and event giving
● Track and report on revenue, analyze revenue trends and use that to guide fundraising strategy
● Guide development team, and align development activities with overall organizational strategy
● Oversee development budget
● Establish and achieve annual fundraising goals, maintain a healthy donor pipeline, strengthen donor retention, and regularly report on revenue performance, opportunities, and risks.
Proposal Writing and Donor Communication (25%)
● Write major grant request proposals for funding and lead grant pipeline
● Collaborate across Conexión Américas’ departments - Communications, Finance, Programs and Leadership - to ensure compliance with program standards/policies and requirements from funding sources, including reporting
● Create compelling donor materials, letters, impact reports and other information to share with donors
Donor Cultivation and Portfolio Management (35%)
● Directly support the creation and implementation of a major donor strategy, including directly managing a portfolio of mid and major donors.
● Lead corporate fundraising strategy, including corporate move management, relationship cultivation, and stewardship.
● Conduct donor visits and participate in meetings, events, and other engagement opportunities designed to cultivate and steward donors and prospects.
● Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with the Conexión Américas’ community, stakeholders and prospective donors.
● Maintain accurate and timely records of all donor interactions, histories, proposals, in the organization’s CRM.
Organizational Leadership (10%)
● Serve as a member of the organization’s leadership team, partnering closely with the Co-Executive Directors as a strategic thought partner to advance the organization’s long-term vision and impact.
● Create and nurture effective communication and collaboration within the full staff team.
● Support the organization to maintain, develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with other nonprofits, governmental agencies and organizations.
● Represent Conexión Américas with professionalism and enthusiasm in community meetings, events and engagements in coordination with the Co-Executive Directors
● Provide tours of Casa Azafrán, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)
● Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
● Minimum of five years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in major gifts, corporate partnerships, and institutional funding.
● Experience in grant writing, grant management, and reporting.
● Proven ability to lead, supervise, and motivate a team while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
● Strong relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse donors, partners, and stakeholders.
● Experience with donor CRM systems, fundraising pipelines, and performance reporting.
● Strategic, organized, and results-oriented, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
● Availability to attend evening and weekend events and travel locally as needed. Willing and able to provide hands-on logistical support during events.
● Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed above. As with every other position at Conexión Américas, every person in the organization will assist in any way necessary to respond to new demands and to ensure a cooperative environment.
About Conexión Américas
Conexión Américas is a Latino nonprofit organization based in Nashville, TN. Our mission is to build a welcoming community and create opportunities where Latino families can belong, contribute and succeed. Our organization was founded in 2002 to address some of the most pressing challenges created by recent demographic changes in Middle Tennessee as an increasing number of Latino families come to this region searching for a better quality of life.
We focus on four areas of community impact: Social Integration (family engagement, youth development and college access and success), Economic Integration (microentrepreneurship, English classes, digital literacy and tax preparation), Civic Integration (advocacy and leadership development), and Community Development (arts and placemaking).
For more information about Conexión Américas, visit us at conexionamericas.org and check out our organization’s profile at www.GivingMatters.com
Salary Range:
Salary range based on experience and other relevant qualifications: $87,000-$95,000
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and 1-2 examples of your fundraising results (including major gifts, grants or corporate partnerships) to Tara Lentz, Co-Executive Director, via email to tara@conexionamericas.org.
No phone calls or in-person inquiries, please.
Please include the following email subject header: Application: Director of Development and Fundraising- FIRST NAME, LAST NAME
10/19/2026
Director of Development: Precept Ministries
Job Title: Director of Development
Job Description:
The Director of Development at Precept manages a portfolio of Major Gift donors and is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of making leadership gifts of five (5) – to six (6) figure gifts annually. This frontline fundraising position serves as a trusted ambassador for Precept, building authentic relationships with donors and inviting them to make transformational investments that advance the ministry's mission around the world. The successful candidate is a highly relational, results-oriented fundraiser with 7-10 years of experience. This position is responsible for growing philanthropic revenue by expanding the major donor pipeline, increasing giving among existing partners, and securing new leadership-level gifts. This position is based remotely with up to 60% travel required. While there is occasional weekend travel, normal business hours are four 10-hour workdays (Monday-Thursday). This position is also eligible for 340 flexible PTO hours annually, 10 paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave, participation in a 403(b) plan with discretionary employer match, as well as medical, dental, vision, and other insurances.
Salary Range:
$85-$95K
How to Apply:
https://precept.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1866018
10/05/2026
Manager of Individual Giving: Studio Tenn Theatre Company
Job Title: Manager of Individual Giving
Job Description:
This new Leadership Team position will lead and grow individual philanthropy at an important point in the organization's development, with responsibility for the full individual donor relationship: identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, renewal and increased giving. The Manager will oversee a donor portfolio and pipeline, annual giving and targeted campaigns; engage Board and organizational leadership in donor cultivation; strengthen the pathway from patron and subscriber to donor; and use data and thoughtful communication to deepen long-term relationships. We are looking for a development professional who believes fundraising begins with relationships, not transactions, and is excited by the opportunity to help shape and grow an individual-giving program with significant potential. Theatre or arts experience is welcome but not required. Full position description and application information: https://www.studiotenn.com/work-with-us
Salary Range:
$55,000-$65,000
How to Apply:
Please submit a résumé and cover letter to Mark Fleischer, Executive Director, at markfleischer@studiotenn.com, using “Manager of Individual Giving” as the subject line. In your cover letter, please address:
1. An individual-giving program or campaign you helped build or grow, including your personal role and results.
2. A donor relationship, solicitation or gift you personally helped move forward and how you approached the relationship.
3. What interests you about helping build and strengthen individual giving at Studio Tenn at this point in the organization's development.
References will be requested later in the selection process.
09/30/2026
Development Representative: Design Outreach
Job Title: Development Representative
Job Description:
Design Outreach is a Christian nonprofit that engineers life-sustaining technologies for people living in extreme poverty. Through solutions such as LifePump™ and MaxLife™, we have already helped provide safe, reliable water to more than 1 million people. Our goal is to reach 10 million people by 2030. We’re looking for talented people who can build relationships, communicate a compelling mission, and help others invest in meaningful, lasting impact. We’re hiring a highly relational, motivated communicator to join our Development team in the Nashville market. This role focuses on building relationships with current and prospective donors, sharing the impact of Design Outreach, and helping people find meaningful ways to support the mission. You do not need previous fundraising experience. We are especially interested in early-career candidates and recent graduates who are strong communicators, relationship-builders, and self-starters. Relevant experience may come from communications, marketing, sales, recruiting, account management, customer success, admissions, ministry, community engagement, journalism, internships, or campus leadership. Design Outreach will provide fundraising training and coaching. Read the complete job description at https://doutreach.org/work-with-us/
Salary Range:
$55,000-$65,000 + benefits
How to Apply:
Please send a resume and brief cover letter to: Isaac Ezell isaace@doutreach.org In your cover letter, tell us why Design Outreach’s mission interests you and what experiences have helped you become an effective relationship-builder.
09/25/2026
Executive Director:Lakeshore Camp and Retreat Center
Job Title: Executive Director
Job Description:
The Director of Development & Communications advances the mission of Lakeshore Camp and Retreat Center by leading strategic fundraising and communications efforts, building meaningful relationships, and increasing community visibility. This role oversees development, marketing, donor engagement, volunteer fundraising, and storytelling to support long-term organizational sustainability.
A complete job description can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lHyXFDuPiXEkTm0mkcZbHWeWhPRBy0Id/view
Salary Range:
55,000-60,000
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following:
● A current resume
● A brief cover letter describing your interest in the position and relevant experience.
Please send application materials to executive@lakeshorecamp.org with the subject line “Director of Development & Communication”. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please check out our website for more about the ministry and programming at lakeshorecamp.org.
09/11/2026
Campaign Director: Fountains of Musica Foundation
Job Title: Campaign Director
Job Description:
The Campaign Director serves as the lead fundraising professional for the Fountains of Musica Foundation (FOMF) and is responsible for planning, managing, and executing the fundraising campaign to complete the iconic Fountains of Musica project. Working closely with the Foundation Board of Directors, campaign volunteers, donors, civic leaders, and community stakeholders, the Campaign Director will lead major gift fundraising efforts, cultivate philanthropic investments, support public-private partnership opportunities, and coordinate campaign activities designed to secure the resources necessary to achieve campaign goals. The Campaign Director will be expected to quickly establish momentum, build upon existing donor support, balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, and advance the campaign toward successful completion. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and is motivated by the opportunity to help complete a transformational civic project that will benefit Nashville for generations to come.
To learn more about the position, visit https://sites.google.com/parallelsol.com/fountainsofmusica-cdsearch/home
Salary Range:
$125,000 - $135,000
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position and passion for the FOMF mission by Friday, September 18. Materials should be submitted in PDF format to Fountains@parallelsol.com with "FOMF Campaign Director" in the subject line.
