The Associate Development Director – Annual Fund will work with the Development Director to develop a fundraising strategy to increase income from individual donors, high-net-worth donors, and corporations, and on-going relationship building with all private supporters. This person will manage a portfolio of donors and will need to be comfortable working across the spectrum of cultivation and stewardship reflecting best practices in the field.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage a system and plan to research, identify, write, review and track sources of funding from individuals, businesses, non-profits and the community
- Build and develop volunteer capacity to support the mission of the Y.
- Develop and foster relationships with donor prospects.
- Plan and manage an efficient budget for the Annual Fund.
- Create a community of people committed to telling and supporting relevant stories that advance the mission of the Y
- Recruit, hire, train, manage, develop, coach, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed. Review and evaluate staff performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff.
Educational Background:
College degree required, ideally a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fund Development, Non-profit management, Communications or related field.
Skills/Experience:
- 3-5 years of grant writing, fundraising, Non-profit and/or YMCA experience highly preferred.
- Ability to use a computer in order to effectively perform job duties including word processing, research, and budgeting. Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and ability to work within various databases.
- Demonstrated experience in working across the spectrum of cultivation, securing gifts and stewardship.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, particularly the ability to read, analyze, write, and edit grants, reports, social media posts, press releases and correspond with external businesses, community members, and media.
- Must possess efficient time management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong critical thinking and research skills required, with ability to collect and conceptualize data. Problem solving and reasoning skills are necessary to analyze data and draw valid conclusions.
- Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office and Google, experience developing and utilizing spreadsheets; competent in learning and adapting to various software and database programs.
- Experience in a nonprofit environment is preferred.
- Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work enthusiastically within constantly changing priorities.
- Positive attitude and high energy toward change; it is essential to maintain clear, open and honest communication with Director of Development, CEO, Board of Directors, staff, vendors and donors.
- Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 6 2018
Active Until:
Jul 6 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit