Director of Mission Advancement

• Directs and coordinates association capital development, annual campaign and endowment programs.
• Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development and program involvement.
• Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects. Maintains database resource file on top community leaders.
• Prepares and coordinates proposals for grants from government sources and private foundations.
• Develops systems and manages resources needed to carry out the fundraising plans. Establishes and monitors the mission advancement department budget for the YMCA.
• Responsible for all annual fundraising events, including volunteer recruitment, budget development, project management, and solicitation of gifts in-kind and sponsorship.
• Develops appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the association.
• Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.
• Provides training in fundraising to staff and volunteers.  Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.
• Develops communication plans to insure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support.
• Oversee marketing and communication staff; Communication department is responsible for planning and overseeing the association annual meeting, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, signage, marketing and imaging material and any necessary reports.

Effect of End Results

• Secure increased revenue in the Association's annual giving campaign in alignment with the strategic plan goals
• Complete a successful capital campaign in collaboration with community partners, as needed.
• Enhance and deepen the volunteer experience as measured by continued engagement and volunteer survey results
• Increase grant opportunities in line with strategic vision of the YMCA.