Director of Development

Manage annual campaign program that support the YMCA of Bucks County – Upper Bucks Region which includes individual giving, major gifts program, grant, and corporate funding programs.

Annual Campaign (60%):

• Responsible for the creation and execution of the annual Development budget for the Upper Bucks Region
• In conjunction with the Regional Directors of Development, provide development staff support and coaching to YMCA branch executive leadership
• Work in collaboration with the Membership and Marketing Departments to support member to donor conversion
• Ensure that strategic and prioritized activities are in place to successfully achieve the annual campaign goal
• Work in conjunction with Y-USA guidelines for implementation of the Y brand and the Nationwide Campaign
• In collaboration with the Regional Director of Developments develop grant proposals and communicate with other staff to ensure grant compliance
• Coordinate production and implementation of direct mail, social media and other campaign appeals
• Manage and maintain confidentiality of the donor database

Stewardship Activities (20%):

• Ensure that all acknowledgments and stewardship activities required to support a healthy campaign are completed in a timely fashion
• Ensure that campaign signage is updated and positive avenues of communication are maintained
• Work with development team to ensure that all donor communications including the newsletter and annual report are completed in a timely and professional manner
• Identify key community contacts for donor cultivation and stewardship

Volunteer Committee Development (10%):

• Work with other members of the development team to build and lead strong community campaign volunteer teams for the Upper Bucks Region
• Provide direction, adhere to a regular meeting schedule and implement results-driven strategies for successful annual campaign growth

Other (10%):

• Actively participate in Walk the Talk and adhere to the schedule
• Model relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions and maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Attend and participate in all committee, staff and organizational meetings as needed
• Adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professional (AFP) Code for Ethical Standards for responsible fundraising practices
• Follow all Human Resources Policies and procedures of the organization
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor