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District Director of Development

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San Francisco, CA, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the District Executive Director, the District Director of Development directs and manages corporate and foundation giving, grant, and major gift activities pursuant to the goal to improve and strengthen the overall Bayview Hunters Point and Buchana branch of the YMCA of San Francisco fundraising outcomes. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Creating and implementing a development plan that details how the organization solicits donors and identifies funding sources such as grants, in-kind donations, charitable events and opportunities for community programs
  • Directs and coordinates the agency's process for government and private foundation grant submissions. Working in collaboration with agency and program leadership, the Director performs strategic research to identify likely grant sources, writes and prepares grant submissions, and coordinates the annual reporting requirements for all executed grant awards
  • Recognizing, stewarding and cultivating prospective and existing donors
  • Provide leadership support to all special events-fundraiser
  • As a member of the Executive team, the District Director of Development provides leadership for the overall organization serving as a resource to branch personnel for best practices associated with corporate and foundation relations, major gift donors, board development and other philanthropic related topics 
  • This position works collaboratively with the Board of Managers and Executive Directors to build relationships with targeted external audiences, deepening the awareness of Bayview Hunters Point and Buchanan YMCAs’ mission and social impact in the communities we serve 
Educational Background: 
A Bachelor's degree in a related field; a master’s degree is preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least five years of successful full-time experience in financial development or fundraising at a non-profit organization, with a strong emphasis on corporate and foundation management, grant management, major gifts, donor stewardship and cultivation, event management, marketing and communications
  • The successful candidate must have the ability to lead multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously, meeting all related deadlines and have the ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and manage own work as well as supervising others, making decisions and solving problem effectively and creatively
  • The candidate must also possess strong organizational planning, and analytical skills, and have the ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, volunteers, and vendors. The position requires the ability to work collaboratively and effectively to garner cooperation in the absence of direct lines of authority and also requires high proficiency in computer skills and donor databases
  • Knowledge of local foundation, corporate and individual giving sector is a plus 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

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: 
Dec 18 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 18 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit