This position supports the work of a multi-branch Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the midcoast Maine community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Assists the CEO in developing an actively engaged volunteer board of directors. Part of the financial development team working to advance the YMCA’s mission through annual giving, special events, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts and capital campaigns.
Areas of Responsibility:
- As part of the development team, supports coordination of fundraising events.
- Adds, maintains and updates donor information, gift records and giving history, from receipt of information/gift to acknowledgment and filing of documentation and communications, with an emphasis on maintaining high-quality, accurate data.
- Generates donation and stewardship acknowledgments and pledge reminder notices in coordination with development director.
- Manages mailing process of annual appeals (digital and print), including generation of mailing lists, mail merge, working with printer, mail house, etc.
- Coordinates annual schedules for Board of Directors and management meetings; produces and maintains minutes for meetings of the Board of Directors.
- Coordinates arrangements for meetings of various committees, task forces and groups.
- Assists with correspondence to donor prospects including corporate and foundation proposal submissions
- Conducts potential donor and board research.
- Writes clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, vocabulary, and appropriate tone for audience.
- Maintains highly confidential executive and board files and correspondence.
- Maintains computer files for various board reports, committees and mailings.
- Interact professionally with other employees, members, program participants, volunteers, donors and other individuals within the community, always being mindful of maintaining donor confidentiality and the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other appropriate individuals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to lead, plan and execute special events in collaboration with team of staff and/or volunteers.
- Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Knowledgeable about office processes and procedures.
- Ability to work with integrity, discretion and a professional approach.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional and ability to learn industry-specific software.
- Knowledge of the media and its use in gaining exposure for YMCA events and programs.
How to Apply:
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 22 2019
Active Until:
Jul 22 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit