Under the direction of the Annual Campaign Director, the Associate Annual Campaign Director manages detail-oriented responsibilities related to fundraising, and general fund development operations. This includes but is not limited to: taking donor inquiries, general correspondence, event support, donation processing, creation of acknowledgement letters, collections, solicitation of a portfolio of targeted donor segments, and support for activities to grow the Y’s Annual Campaign. The Associate Annual Campaign Director will oversee data base management for the Annual Campaign including gift entry and acknowledgement and prospect research.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate Annual Campaign for the Association. Coordinate and support the expansion each year of the acquisition of individual gifts under $1,000 in support of the CCCY Annual Campaign; manage the Association Office Annual Campaign non-major donor segment.
- Support CCCY Stewardship efforts. Oversee aspects of the Y’s comprehensive acknowledgement program including but not limited to managing the production/writing of specialized acknowledgement letters (stock/bond, gifts-in-kind, memorial/honoraria, first-time donor outreach, etc.) and work in collaboration with the various branches regarding gift information and proper gift acknowledgement. Prepare year-end giving receipts for donors who give to multiple campaigns.
- Generate statistical and management reports. Using data collected in the Association’s management information systems, complete analyses and prepare reports including the Annual Report for the YMCA of the USA.
- Manage the financial development database. Manage cleanup processes and work with branch staff to ensure accurate gift and data entry. Prepare reports including campaign progress reports for the Board of Directors and Executive Management Team. Maintain accurate records, including personal work records that contain specific tasks and time of all activities to permit analysis of workload and evaluation of performance.
- Assist in the management and execution of all financial development programs. Provide support in all areas of Fund Development initiatives when needed. Oversee printing of campaign materials (brochures, letterhead, personalized letters, banners, etc.) and their distribution among Branches. Support campaign trainings including scheduling and training of volunteers and staff, preparation of training materials, supplies, incentives and participant appreciations, etc.
- Maintain and manage the endowment records for the Association. Assure that accurate files for all members of the Y’s Heritage Club and Plantain Pond Mortgage Club are developed and maintained.
- Three years of fund development experience – required
- Proficiency is required in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel (specifically pivot tables and VLOOKUP), spreadsheet analysis, web browser applications, data entry, accounting and bookkeeping. – required
- Experience in working with MIP or other accounting systems and Daxko or other relational software - preferred
- Must be detail-oriented, confidentiality-conscious, self-directed, resourceful, highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are critical to the success of this position.
- Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team focus, critical thinking, and personal leadership skills.
- Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate, document, train, and instruct employees on the benefits of the YMCA.
- Knowledge of nonprofit and/or YMCA operations.
- Able to work a flexible work schedule if needed with advanced notice for attendance at community and business events that may take place early morning, evenings and on weekends.
Salary: $43,500.00 - $54,400.00