About the position
The Development Director will provide the leadership for all fundraising activities at the Stephens Family YMCA. The Development Director will work with the CEO, staff, board members, and other volunteers to accomplish fundraising goals and objectives. We are looking for an individual who can develop a culture of philanthropy that will continue to position the Stephens Family YMCA as a 'Charity of Choice'. This person’s work will help donors understand and support the YMCA’s mission and dedication to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of successful and proven fundraising experience. This role is pivotal in engaging volunteers, donors, and community leaders to secure philanthropic support that sustains and expands the Y’s impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage both short-term and long-term fundraising plans that align with the Stephens Family YMCA's mission, vision, and values.
- In partnership with the CEO and the Board of Directors, lead and execute the YMCA’s fundraising strategy which includes the annual campaign, major gifts, special events, sponsorships, endowments, and capital campaigns.
- Oversee the development and execution of the annual campaign, ensuring that strategic activities are in place to achieve the campaign goal.
- Plan and implement fundraising special events that align with the YMCA’s mission and financial goals. Coordinate event volunteers and evaluate the return on investment for events.
- Develop and manage the YMCA’s sponsorship program, identifying and cultivating donors to participate in year-round sponsorship opportunities.
- Identify and pursue new sources of grant funding. Prepare grant applications and maintain relationships with grantors.
- Develop an annual calendar to strategically map out all development activities for each year.
- Work closely with the CEO, the Board of Directors and other staff to further obtain new charitable gifts to the YMCA.
- Process all gifts and pledges in donor database; maintain donor records including Daxko Fundraising and other donor files; provide analytics and reporting as requested.
- Represent the YMCA at community engagements and be a public representative of the work that is being done at the YMCA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Five or more years of professional fundraising experience with a proven track record of success, including donor relations, annual giving, major gifts, grant writing, and special events.
- Experience with capital campaigns and endowments is a plus.
- Strong oral communication, written communication, relationship building and 'people' skills.
- Commitment to the YMCA’s organizational mission and a strong desire to connect donors to the mission.
- Working knowledge of charitable giving vehicles and the ability to create interpretive materials that effectively communicate the YMCA’s mission to potential donors.
- Ability to think creatively about how to effectively engage new donor audiences.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Ability to engage with top community leaders and diverse groups across all social and economic segments.
- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to travel frequently to meet with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Familiarity in identifying and securing grants.
- Expertise in using marketing and fundraising software packages, email marketing platforms, social media management tools, and analytics tools.
- Proven ability to achieve pre-established metrics related to fundraising.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life and LTD Insurance
- Paid Vacation, sick, and personal days
- Paid Holidays
- 403(b) and 401(a)
- Free YMCA membership
- Discount on YMCA programs and merchandise
