Mission Advancement Coordinator
About The Position
The Mission Advancement Coordinator is a highly visible, mission-critical role that directly supports the Chief Executive Officer and Mission Advancement team in advancing the YMCA’s fundraising, board engagement, and community impact efforts. This part-time position serves as a key connector between executive leadership, donors, board members, and community-ensuring strong communication, seamless coordination, and meaningful relationship management. The role blends fundraising support, event execution, and executive-level administrative coordination to help drive the organization’s strategic priorities forward. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized, people-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and is eager to gain exposure to executive leadership and nonprofit advancement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or related experience in business administration, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a nonprofit, fundraising, or marketing setting.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proactive self-starter who takes initiative to anticipate needs and solve problems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Daxko, Canva, and social media management tools preferred.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the YMCA.
- CPR/AED/O2 training certifications and Child Abuses Prevention, Understanding Your Biases, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct administrative and coordination support to the CEO, ensuring priorities, communications, and follow-ups are executed effectively
- Prepare board meeting materials, reports, and presentations in partnership with executive leadership
- Coordinate board and committee communications, scheduling, and documentation
- Maintain board records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
- Support CEO and leadership with special projects, donor engagement, and strategic initiatives
- Serve as a liaison between executive leadership, board members, and internal teams
- Support planning and execution of the Annual Support Campaign and key fundraising initiatives
- Assist with donor stewardship including thank-you communications, recognition, and relationship tracking
- Conduct outreach to past donors to re-engage and strengthen support
- Research and identify prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors
- Support grant-related activities and committee participation
- Maintain and improve donor data accuracy within Daxko
- Track campaign progress and prepare reports for leadership
- Assist with internal fundraising efforts and staff engagement initiatives
- Collaborate with marketing to ensure materials are current, compelling, and aligned
- Assist in planning and executing fundraising events, donor experiences, and community initiatives
- Coordinate logistics including vendors, venues, timelines, and communications
- Support event registration, attendee management, and follow-up
- Provide project management support to ensure events are executed with excellence
- Assist with outreach events including Y on the Fly and community activations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
