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Senior Manager, Development and Communications

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Woodbury, NJ, United States
Full-time

Gloucester County YMCA

Builds the community’s understanding of the YMCAs cause and impact & position the YMCA as the ‘charity of choice’ in our communities. 

The YMCA of Gloucester County is looking for someone to support all communications, development and outreach initiatives. 

We are looking for someone to join our team that is a self starter, working each day to progress our Y and its mission.  Our Y is uniquely positioned and looking to grow its team with some that wants to see relevant YMCA programs in the areas we service.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  1. Develops annual operating goals, objectives and plan for the development, grants, special events, public relations, marketing and communications area. Monitors the achievement of this plan, taking appropriate action to ensure that the goals and objectives are met.
  2. Identifies, develops, produces and distributes program information (include case for support) necessary to promote assigned programs, in accordance with development,  membership and marketing plans.

  3. Social media and online presence management.

  4. Establishes contacts with media representatives and writes and submits press releases when appropriate. Maintains updated files of YMCA’s media relations (both press and electronic).

  5. Assists in development, monitoring and administering of assigned annual budget and maintains a positive fiscal position.

  6. Develops effective working relationships with service groups, community organizations and companies.  Supports, develops and makes presentations, as needed.

  7. Provides and maintains related statistics and reports.   Includes tracking, monitoring and data collection for projects.

  8. Management of fundraising activities;  includes grants and tracking, special events, annual campaign, cultivation, solicitation (training available).   

  9. Plan and coordinate special events fundraisers and community events.

  10. Grant research, authoring and monitoring.

  11. Support organization procedures and policies.  As well as team member for organization activities and events.

  12. Other duties as assigned that support the overall organization strategy and success.

Skills/Experience: 
  1. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  2. Previous professional experience in membership, marketing and fundraising.

  3. Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.

  4. Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations and manage media inquiries.  In addition to strong planning, organizational and execution skills. 

How to Apply: 

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: 
Oct 10 2017
Active Until: 
Nov 10 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit