Manages the grants program, supports the Annual Campaign, and shares responsibility of Association-wide fundraising events
In accordance with the bylaws and policies established by the Board of Directors, this position works with the Vice President of Financial Development in the implementation and administration of policies and programs for financial development. This position will manage the grants program, serve in a support role for the Annual Campaign, and share responsibility for the oversight of Association-wide fundraising events, including the annual YMCA Golf Classic and donor recognition events.
The Associate Director is accountable to the Director of Financial Development for satisfactory completion of duties.
- Manages the administration of grant proposals to foundation and corporate funders including research, writing, submission, reporting, and contacts.
- Takes a leadership role in the organization of written grant requests as opportunities arise.
- Assists with the planning, organization and execution of the annual campaign including working with the Vice President of Financial Development and the Financial Development Administrative Assistant to distribute materials to branches, and maintain accurate donor records in the fundraising database.
- Leads the Staff Campaign Cabinet and works with branch representatives during the staff and community phases of the Annual Campaign.
- Supports as needed with donor recognition events and the YMCA Golf Classic.
- Responds efficiently and with accurate information to inquiries and requests not requiring the attention of the Vice President of Financial Development.
- Maintains and protects highly confidential information and records.
- Utilizes the fundraising database to record gifts and pledges, track prospects, coordinate mailings, and process reports as scheduled and requested.
- Develops meaningful, mission-focused and sustainable relationships with members, donors, volunteers, and staff.
- Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Financial Development and/or the Association President and CEO.
- 3-5 years of experience in a related field preferred.
- Experience with donor management or similar relationship software preferred.
- Proven history of strong decision making; both independent and discriminatory judgment.
- Strong public relations and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to produce consistent and accurate output on variety of assignments.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments, routine tasks and special projects.
- Ability to effectively and accurately deliver training and guidance to staff and volunteers at all levels.
- Ability to exercise discretion, professionalism and appropriateness in behavior and in all forms of communication.
- Proven knowledge of grant writing and research.
- Existing relationships with local foundation and corporate contacts a plus.
Salary: $40,000.00 - $44,000.00