The primary role of the Director of Member Advancement is to manage the Alliance’s key service delivery system to YMCAs in New York State. The principal objectives are as follows:
- Build capacity of YMCAs in New York State by directly providing them with excellent individual operational and external services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with YMCAs in New York State, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Act as the first point-of-contact for YMCAs to access services provided by Service Delivery Ys (SDYs) in New York State, Third Party Providers, Training Partner Ys and YMCA of the USA.
- Appropriately manage the Alliance’s service delivery system including strategies, finances, reports, etc.
- Properly supervise the Associate Director of Member Advancement and develop a workplan to ensure the service delivery system is executed appropriately and successfully serving YMCAs.
- Identify operational efficiencies and revenue opportunities for YMCAs statewide and individually.
- Build and enhance collaborations and shared services between YMCAs.
- Serve as the organization’s contact for the Alliance’s service delivery system and the identification of struggling YMCAs as prescribed by YMCA of the USA.
- 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 New York State through technical assistance and the delivery of direct services including: o Strategic Planning
- Board Governance
- Shared Services and Collaborations
- Management Agreements
- Merger Support
- Recognition and Early Intervention for Struggling Ys
- Develop a method to consistently contact each YMCA in New York State 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.
- Supervise the Associate Director of Member Advancement and develop a work plan with objectives to successfully serve YMCAs.
- Attend local YMCA Board Meetings, as requested and necessary, to achieve the service delivery goals and objectives adapted for each Y.
- Act as the first point of contact for Ys to access services provided by Service Delivery Ys (SDYs) in New York State, third party providers, the New York State Training Partner Y and YMCA of the USA in the following categories:
- Financial Assessments
- Fund Development
- Human Resources
- Marketing and Communications
- Membership and Programs
- Operational Assessments
- Project Management
- Utilize LINK, Y Portfolio and all other systems provided by YMCA of the USA to build capacity among YMCAs in New York State.
- Routinely travel to each YMCA in New York State and build a strong professional relationship with their staff and volunteer leadership.
- Assist Alliance staff to facilitate and coordinate YMCA Regional Networks and the Program Staff Network.
- Work with the New York State Training Partner Y to help coordinate statewide and local professional development opportunities.
- 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 New York State YMCAs’ Board of Directors as necessary.
- Consult with the Executive Director to provide reports to YUSA on service delivery objectives.
- Assist Alliance staff with grant proposals and the identification of funding opportunities.
- 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.
- 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 New York State and national meetings.
- Commitment to the YMCA’s character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 7 2018
Active Until:
Jan 7 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit