Regional Director of Development (Individual Giving & Annual Fund)

The Regional Director of Development position is based out of our Association office in Doylestown, PA 

 Oversee and provide leadership for all annual campaign programs that support the YMCA of Bucks County which include individual giving, major gifts program, and the annual campaign strategy.

Annual Campaign/Major Gifts (60%):

• In collaboration with the CDO and Regional Director of Development, implement the campaign fundraising plan and ensure it is integrated with “For a Better Us”, the county-wide comprehensive campaign.
• Work with the Development team to design and execute short, immediate and long-term individual major gift strategies for the YMCA;
• Design and implement a Major Gift Action Plan and Timetable that outlines a plan for personalized donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship architecture;
• Work collaboratively with development colleagues to track all moves and actions with donors in accordance with the YMCA’s engagement and leadership continuum;
• In collaboration with the CDO and Regional Director of Development (CFR), responsible for the creation and execution of the annual Development budget.
• Develop appropriate fundraising policies and procedures in conjunction with the Finance/Accounting Department
• Supervise the Directors of Development (Lower Region and Upper Region) and development support staff.
• In conjunction with the Directors of Development, provide development staff support and coaching to YMCA branch executive leadership.  Regional Director also responsible for all development activities for Doylestown and Warminster.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create and develop an annual communication plan to ensure consistent philanthropic messages to external audiences; community influencers, donors and community networks.
• 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.
• Coordinate production and implementation of direct mail, social media and other campaign appeals.
• Manage and maintain the confidentiality of the donor database.

Stewardship Activities (20%):

• Develop a donor recognition and stewardship plan for the association.
• 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 across the association.
• 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.