The Southeastern Indiana YMCA is looking for a cause-driven leader to strengthen our community philanthropy with new, innovative strategies.
Under the guidance of the Senior Director of Member Engagement, the Development Director shall develop, plan, administer, manage and coordinate the execution of the comprehensive financial development efforts of our Y including annual, capital, major and planned gifts programs. This Full-Time position is responsible for supporting a strategic plan that develops a greater understanding of the nature of the Y resulting in increased philanthropy supporting broad participation in Y donor programs.This position also builds the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s cause and impact through project management alongside the Marketing Coordinator of social media, website communications, and digital analytics including brand compliance, copywriting, and editing.
- Direct the development and execution of the comprehensive financial development efforts of the Association including annual, capital, major and planned gifts. This includes prospect research and development, donor cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship.
- Implement outreach efforts to alumni, friends, parents, donors, and media.
- Develops strategies that drive our fundraising and marketing & communications efforts, monitoring progress and ensuring proactive adjustments to achieve goals.
- Direct supervision of the Marketing Coordinator including hiring, training, daily and project supervision, and evaluating.
- The Development Director, with assistance from the Marketing Coordinator, is responsible for managing and implementing marketing strategies for web, social media, electronic/digital ads, and some print, as well as some design, in accordance with the Y’s brand guidelines, to advance the Y’s mission and member engagement
- Annual Campaign leadership including development and coordination, year-round communication to existing and potential donors, support in the creation of Campaign materials and levels of donor giving, recognition, and planning fundraising events.
- Develops annual operating goals, objectives, and plans for the marketing and fund development areas. Monitors achievement of this plan, taking appropriate action to ensure that the goals and objectives are met.
- Prepares and coordinates grant proposals to government and private sources and foundations. Maintain current grant application relationships (ex: Community Foundations, Co-Op).
- Assists Marketing Coordinator to promote and communicate the objectives and programs of the YMCA through press releases and media relations as well as maintain a marketing/event calendar, design and create 7 program guides annually, and monitor internal/external signage.
- Leads the Fund Development Committee.
- Other duties assigned as necessary by the Senior Director of Member Engagement.
- Two or more years of professional experience with a background in Fund Development preferred.
- Technical skills include strong written and verbal communications skills, knowledge of member relations system and/or database, proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, ability to apply knowledge of accounting and finance basics.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, including successful experiences preparing and delivering materials and presentations, campaign cause, and/or complex topics that influence decision-makers at high levels of foundations, government, corporations, and community organizations across diverse communities.
- Successful completion of background check; First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications obtained within first 30 days of employment and then maintained throughout employment.