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Fundraising/Development Manager

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Lawton, OK, USA
Full-time

Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is seeking a qualified professional for its Fundraising/Development Manager position.  The successful candidate will provide professional support to our Lawton, OK and Altus, OK branch locations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Research fundraising opportunities and write grant applications to charitable trusts or statutory bodies
  • Build and maintain relationships with donors or companies
  • Develop and make presentations to potential donors
  • Manage information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors in a database
  • Manage fundraising/development budget and ensure that organizational policies are followed and goals are met
  • Manage donor accounts, provide regular reporting to donors on program progress and milestones
  • Develop and organize fundraising campaigns and events
  • Educate and raise awareness of the ASYMCA’s mission and work
  • Some travel to include visits to ASYMCA Lawton, OK and ASYMCA Altus, OK branches
  • Some occasional evening and weekend work required
Educational Background: 
Bachelors degree
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3+ years experience in fundraising or equivalent experience in sales & marketing required
  • Experience in law and accountancy a plus
  • Proven track record of progressive fund development
  • Knowledge of charity sector and cause area targeted a must
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience researching and developing funding strategies
  • Working knowledge of donor data bases; Donor Perfect preferred
  • Ability to successfully interact with people of diverse backgrounds
  • Self-starter, must work independently as well as within teams
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Excellent written, verbal and public presentation skills
  • Proficient in software skills and with virtual tools

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 10 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 10 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit