Director of Development

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YMCA of the USA
Middletown, RI, USA
Full-time

Provides strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCA’s mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and coordinates association annual campaign, grant writing and endowment programs.
  • Serves as primary staff to the Financial Development Committee and other assigned committees of the Board of Directors. Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development.
  • Collaborate with operations staff to increase awareness of the YMCA mission in targeted stakeholder groups through effective storytelling that grows membership, camping, program participation and philanthropic giving.
  • Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects. Maintains database resource file on top community leaders.
  • Coordinates proposals for grants from government sources and private foundations.
  • Establishes and monitors the financial development department budget for the YMCA.
  • Educates, motivates and provides feedback to volunteers and staff related to best practices in the fundraising process.
  • Develops communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understands the case for support.  
  • Represents the association with donors, media, community leaders and members as required by the CEO.
Educational Background: 
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three or more years of professional experience with a background in fundraising in the YMCA or another not-for-profit preferred.
  • Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Working knowledge of giving and charitable vehicles.
  • Ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission. 
  • Foundation and government grant writing expertise preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=24606&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 2 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit