The Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs serves its 28 member YMCA Associations and their 80 facilities, 750 service locations, and over 20,000 employees through influencing public policy and connection to evidenced based solutions to demonstrate their collective impact to solve critical social issues in the areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
This position will support the Executive Director in providing direct services to member Y organizations throughout the state. Working with Y CEOs and their staff, this position will help Ys with strategic planning, board governance, and sustainability as well as active involvement in the work of the Alliance including public policy, networks, training, programs, and demonstrating the collective impact of the Ys.
- The primary role of the Director of Member Advancement is to manage the Alliance’s key service delivery system to YMCAs in Massachusetts. The principal objectives are as follows:
- Build capacity of the 28 YMCAs in Massachusetts by directly providing them with excellent individual operational and external services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with YMCAs in Massachusetts, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Build and enhance collaborations and shared resources between YMCAs.
- Assist Alliance staff in all statewide program initiatives and advocacy efforts to achieve the organization’s priorities.
- At least 5 to 7 years of experience leading or consulting nonprofits.
- Preference for YUSA Organizational Leader Certification.
- Preference for experience in YMCA executive role in operations.
- 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.
- Strong and demonstrated interpersonal, verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
- Group facilitation experience and skills.
- Commitment to the YMCA’s character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Salary: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00