The Account Manager, Fulfillment is responsible for organizing and implementing national stewardship activities for all assigned corporate/foundation accounts, including but not limited to all ensuring the timely fulfillment of all contractual obligations. In addition, he/she will interact daily with YMCAs, corporate/foundation funders, and cross-departmental Y-USA staff. The selected candidate will also coordinate details of on-going corporate/foundation activities and support the overall fundraising function of the Financial Development department.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Develop and manage stewardship calendar for each assigned account to ensure all contractual obligations are met or appropriately addressed; acknowledge gifts and recognize donors as appropriate.
- Interact with staff throughout Y-USA, remote locations and local YMCAs in order to implement national donor relations initiatives; interact with senior executives from partnering corporations/foundations, local YMCAs and Y-USA.
- Manages donor funded projects, including timelines, goals/objectives, outcomes and budget spending for each assigned donor account.
- Gather feedback and success stories related to each corporate/foundation donor funded initiative; write narrative and budget reports on use of funding for interim and annual donor reports; ensure overall reporting (including photos, media samples, etc.) is compliant with donor format/standards.
- Oversee distribution of information regarding and related to assigned accounts to YMCAs; assist in writing and/or editing articles, announcements and other related products for YMCA publications and Web sites; coordinating donor approvals of all donor-related collateral materials, as necessary.
- Provide consultation and guidance to local YMCAs for building their relationships with national corporate donors and maximizing related local partnerships.
- Serve as primary contact for assigned accounts, responding to incoming questions, concerns and solicitations; assist grant staff in managing local YMCA communications and incoming questions related to national grant funded programs and related reporting requirements for assigned national accounts.
- Direct responsibility for securing and tracking data related to donor funded programs by designing feedback forms/surveys and other techniques for gathering research; manage data entry and analysis as assigned and necessary.
- Be willing to undertake support responsibilities on existing and future YMCA corporate/foundation alliances, as needed. Manage special department projects, as requested.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (Master's degree preferred).
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in account management, business development, fundraising, project management or related field.
- Demonstrated record of success in project management; superb organizational skills and diligent attention to detail, with the ability to plan, track and complete long-range project deadlines and goals.
- Ability to prioritize, track and implement multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to deal well with a large volume of work while maintaining high quality and efficiency/timeliness.
- Demonstrated record of success in writing; outstanding communication skills, both written and oral - including the ability to write/edit technical reports on donor funded initiatives and letters on behalf of Y-USA leadership.
- Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work well with staff at all levels; ability to work both independent and within a team environment (departmental and cross-departmental).
- Ability to deal with rapidly shifting priorities; quickly adapts to change, reacting professionally and effectively to incoming initiatives from funders and Y-USA leadership; exhibits comfort in working under deadlines.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Self-motivated, self-starter, with the ability to work independently and anticipate the needs of Y-USA, the Y movement, and funding partners.
- Knowledge of donor database applications is required; Raiser's Edge software experience preferred.
- Must possess the ability to read and understand budget reports.
- Commitment to character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $71,000.00 - $75,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 9 2018
Active Until:
Dec 10 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit