The YMCA of the Palm Beaches is currently seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable fundraiser to oversee all aspects of financial development, which will include securing funding for site redevelopment at our main location (incl. future capital campaign), events (incl. annual prayer breakfast and golf classic), annual support campaign, and all other activities related to financial development. The Development Director will establish and cultivate donor relationships, planned giving, and major gifts. This individual must be creative, detail oriented, and community minded. The Development Director must be a skilled communicator and motivator, work easily with other departments, senior staff, board members, and community leaders. This person is primarily responsible for the achievement of the organization’s financial development goals by ensuring that there is sound planning for, and the securing of, financial resources for the short and long term future of YMCA of the Palm Beaches.
- Directs and coordinates association financial development efforts on all levels, to support future capital development, capital campaign, annual support campaign, events, and endowment programs.
- Serves as primary staff to the Financial Development Committee and serves on related committees, as assigned.
- Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development.
- Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects. Maintains database resource file on donor and potential donors.
- Prepares and coordinates proposals for grants from government sources and private foundations.
- Develops systems and manages resources needed to carry out the fundraising plans.
- Establishes and monitors the financial development department budget for the YMCA.
- Develops appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the association.
- Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.
- Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.
- Develops communication plans to insure staff, volunteers, members, and the community understand the case for support.
- Plans and directs the marketing and communication plan, as it relates to financial development.
- Oversees financial development portion of board and association meetings, newsletters, brochures and reports.
- Represents the association as required by the CEO/President.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Must be conversant and in agreement with the mission of the YMCA.
- At least four years of professional experience in financial development or related field (YMCA experience a plus).
- Ability to relate to community leaders and diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Working knowledge of giving and charitable initiatives.
- Ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the contribute to the YMCA mission.
- Knowledge of traditional and social media’s use in gaining exposure for YMCA events, programs, and giving opportunities.
- Foundation and government grant writing expertise.
- CFRE or equivalent preferred; YMCA Organizational Leader certification a plus.
$50,000.00 - $70,000.00