The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is looking for an innovative leader to join the team and support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Director of Major Gifts will work in collaboration with the entire Development team to foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and creative input in developing and implementing Association wide fundraising efforts, as well as provide on-going development related trainings to support Association and Branch fundraising.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage a portfolio of Major Gift prospects for the association.
- Work collaboratively with Association Leadership (CDO, COO, CEO), Board of Director volunteer leadership and Branch Leadership to provide strategy, timeline and case for major gift cultivation, stewardship and solicitation.
- Work with CDO to coordinate, plan and implement a successful Annual Campaign for Metropolitan Board of Directors.
- Provide direct support to assigned Executive Directors and their respective branch annual giving initiatives, meeting regularly with each to encourage intentional year-round strategy, planning and implementation of donor appreciation, stewardship, cultivation and solicitation.
- Work collaboratively with cohort of branches to develop portfolios and community based strategies for fundraising to support significant growth, retention and stewardship of Annual Campaign supporters in their communities.
- Where applicable, manage Branch-specific Major Gift relationships.
- Support the implementation of the moves-management process, the maintenance of accurate up-to-date records and tracking and developing comprehensive giving strategies.
- Represent the Y Development Team in various branch and volunteer meetings to support and communicate philanthropic messages and programming efforts within the organization.
- Provide leadership for training along with technical assistance to support staff and volunteer leadership in furthering a culture of philanthropy within the YMCA.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Five years of development experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment with proven success in major gift work.
- Minimum of three or more years of leadership/supervisory experience with the ability to manage, motivate and develop individuals and teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills for building social and business functions for effective partnerships and collaborations.
- The ability to represent the YMCA in a mature and professional manner by building strong relationships with leaders in a wide variety of organizations in the community.
- A demonstrated track record of setting and meeting/exceeding specific fundraising goals within the expected time period.
- This leader will need superior verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to adapt communication to the appropriate audience.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $62,000.00 - $67,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 3 2019
Active Until:
Jun 4 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit