This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Development Associate at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined and also builds the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s cause and impact through financial development, operations support, and systems management.
Areas of Responsibility:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
- Manages data entry and development administrative support.
- Identifies Annual Campaign grant opportunities and manages annual grant calendar to ensure timely proposals and reporting.
- Assist in developing Annual Campaign materials to execute campaigns.
- Work closely with development teams to identify ways to recruit donors, foster effective and stewardship that builds strong branch communities and engagement.
- Support content development, testimonials, and impact stories to be captured and shared via print and in social media.
- Explore and launch new opportunities for online fundraising growth.
- Work with the Annual Campaign Director to assure the planned tasks outlined in the Development Plan are completed and on track.
- Use Daxko data entry system collect and update records with contacts, information and other information, as appropriate.
- Develop and run weekly reports on progress towards AC goals using Daxko and Excel.
- Follow all YMCA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Attends all mandatory development meetings and trainings.
Educational Background:
Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- 2+ years of related Development or Campaigning experience.
- Demonstrated success and experience in fundraising and project management.
- Demonstrated history of analyzing data to draw conclusions.
- Knowledge/clear understanding of fundraising techniques and strategies.
- Advanced knowledge of computers and Daxko systems, including Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new technology.
- Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers, donors, and staff.
- An ability to work collaboratively within a complex and fast-paced team environment is critical.
Required Certifications
- Must complete online New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment, Blood-borne Pathogens, Employee Safety, and Hazard Communication trainings within the first 90-days of employment.
- Must complete YMCA Team Leader Certification within the first 2 years of employment.
Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly: $15.00 - $18.00
How to Apply:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 11 2019
Active Until:
Nov 11 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit