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Vice President of Development

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The Vice President of Development at our YMCA services on the CEO's senior leadership team and provides strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts and capital campaigns. The role also assists the CEO in developing an actively engaged fundraising volunteer board of directors and positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  1. Develops organizational goals and strategic plans for fundraising, balancing long-term direction and short-term requirements. Develops systems and manages resources, including the financial development budget, needed to carry out the fundraising plans. Develops appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the association.
  2. Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects. Maintains database resource file on top community leaders.
  3. Directs and coordinates association capital development, annual campaign and endowment programs.
  4. Prepares and coordinates proposals for grants from government sources and private foundations.
  5. Actively engages the board in challenging conversations and decision making to advance the Y's impact when serving as the primary staff liaison to the Financial Development Committee and other assigned committees on the Board of Directors. Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development.
  6. Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.
  7. Provides training in fundraising. Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.
  8. Creates and implements effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish the mission and cause with maximum impact. Develops communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support.
  9. Represents the CEO in the community as needed.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
Master's Degree or YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two or more years of professional experience with a background in fundraising in the YMCA or another non-profit preferred.
  • Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Working knowledge of giving and charitable vehicles.
  • Ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission.
  • Knowledge of the media and its use in gaining exposure for YMCA events and programs.
  • Foundation and government grant writing expertise.
  • CFRE or equivalent preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary range: $45,000 - $65, 000 annually
Life Insurance and Retirement provided upon qualification. 
No health insurance benefits. 

How to Apply: 
Additional Information: 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
  • The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Organization Info

YMCA of Easley, Pickens & Powdersville

Overview
Headquarters: 
Easley, SC, USA
Annual Budget : 
$1-5M
Size: 
11-50 employees
Founded: 
1957
About Us
Mission: 

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Programs: 

Afterschool
Summer Day Camp
Mentoring
LiveStrong
Group Wellness
Swim Lessons
Swim Team
Soccer
Baseball
Volleyball
Plus more

Why Work For Us?: 

We are a leading non-profit with a focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. 

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 4 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 4 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of Easley, Pickens & Powdersville
industry: 
Nonprofit