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Development Associate

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Bath, ME, USA
Full-time

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.

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 22 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 22 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit