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Senior VP of Development and Communications

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Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Full-time

The Senior Vice President of Development & Communications oversees and provides leadership to the financial development program to advance the Y mission and achieve the overall annual fund development goal of $885,000: $404,000 in annual campaign support; $443,500 in major events gross revenue; and $38,000 in foundation grants. 

Our annual support campaign provides life-changing programs and services to vulnerable individuals and families in need of a helping hand, and we are seeking to achieve a 5 to 10% annual growth rate in our fundraising efforts in order to meet the future needs of our community.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • planning, developing and coordinating the annual campaign, year-round major gifts efforts, planned giving, and capital fundraising initiatives.
  • leading volunteer and donor identification, cultivation, recruitment, stewardship and recognition efforts.
  • grant research and writing
  • board development, special events and donor communications
  • serve as a member of the senior leadership team, and as a resource to the CEO and volunteer leadership.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, development, nonprofit management, social services or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Five or more years of professional experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit fundraising
  • Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff. 
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.
  • MCA Organizational Leader certification a plus.
  • Local community knowledge desired. Valid NJ Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and valid NJ Motor Vehicle Insurance.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce positive results in the areas of financial development, communications, board and  volunteer development, staff supervision and financial management.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Jun 14 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 14 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit