The primary role of the Director of Member Advancement is to manage the Alliance’s key service delivery system to YMCAs in Massachusetts. The principal objectives are as follows:
- Build capacity of YMCAs in Massachusetts by directly providing them with excellent individual operational and external services per the YUSA grant for Network Partner Alliance Services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with YMCAs in Massachusetts, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Appropriately manage the Network Partner Alliance Services service delivery system including strategies and reports.
- Engage external support and resources as needed to meet needs of YMCAs.
- Identify operational efficiencies and revenue opportunities for YMCAs statewide and individually.
- Build and enhance collaborations and shared resources between YMCAs.
- Professionally represent the organization and the YMCA at all appropriate meetings.
- Assist Alliance staff in all statewide program initiatives and advocacy efforts to achieve the organization’s priorities.
Areas of Responsibility:
Build Organizational Capacity of YMCAs in Massachusetts through technical assistance and the delivery and oversight of direct services including:
- Facilitate strategic planning
- Facilitate Board Governance
- Facilitate management agreements, shared services and mergers
- Recognition and Early Intervention for Struggling Ys
- Assist Alliance Executive Director in achieving deliverables in YMCA of USA grant including:
- Ongoing volunteer engagement and relationship-building among Ys
- Actively engage CEOs, volunteers and staff from all Ys
- Work closely with YPN
- Internal and external communications
- Strategic alliances
- Connect other state alliances
- Support statewide initiatives
- Develop a method to consistently contact each YMCA in Massachusetts and assess their operational and external needs.
- Encourage and manage relationship building among YMCA CEOs and Volunteer Leaders
- In consultation with the Executive Director, develop a work plan for the Alliance’s service delivery system and assign duties.
- Attend local YMCA Board Meetings, as requested and necessary, to achieve the service delivery goals and objectives adapted for each Y.
- Utilize LINK, Y Portfolio and all other systems provided by YMCA of the USA to build capacity among YMCAs in Massachusetts.
- Routinely travel to each YMCA in Massachusetts and build a strong professional relationship with their staff and volunteer leadership.
- Assist Alliance staff in advocacy and grassroots efforts, as assigned.
- Assist Alliance staff with the delivery of statewide programming, including Youth and Government, Healthy Living Grants and all other programs, as assigned.
- Attend professional development opportunities and other meetings, as assigned.
- Provide reports and updates to the Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs’ Board of Directors as necessary.
- Consult with the Executive Director to provide reports to YUSA on service delivery objectives.
- All other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- At least 5 to 7 years of experience leading or consulting nonprofits.
- Preference for YUSA Organizational Leader Certification.
- Preference for experience in YMCA executive role in operations.
- At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience facilitating strategic planning processes and discussions.
- Demonstrated experience advising nonprofits on fundamental and recommended Board Governance strategies.
- Proven ability of successfully leading through change and adapting well to new situations, obstacles and opportunities.
- Strong and demonstrated interpersonal, verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the audience.
- Skill in engaging successful strategies that inspire and build commitment to achieve overall goals.
- Motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
- Ability to gain consensus among principals in challenging environments and situations.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage projects, with superior technical and project management skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Group facilitation experience and skills.
- Travel extensively and consistently across Massachusetts and national meetings.
- Commitment to the YMCA’s character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 26 2019
Active Until:
Mar 26 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit