The YMCA of Greater New York reaches half a million New Yorkers through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The McBurney YMCA is seeking a qualified individual who will grow the Fund Development efforts, manage the administrative aspects of the Annual Campaign and Branch Board activities, as well as expand the volunteer base. The Director will also create, manage and implement an integrated Branch Communication plan, and organize special events to increase community awareness.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Act as a volunteer liaison for the branch by recruiting volunteers and inputting applications into the AS400 system.
- Overall management of the Annual Campaign, in collaboration with the Executive Director.
- Actively research donor prospects.
- Input all campaign pledges and gifts, and send out thank you letters in a timely manner.
- Act as liaison between administrative staff and board of managers, for fundraising events.
- Create and manage branch communication plan, which include quarterly and campaign newsletters, press releases, press coverage, branch and camp brochures, program flyers and branch correspondences.
- Plan and manage special events
- Maintain branch website, social media outlets, mobile app and internal digital signage.
- Identify potential fund development opportunities with the Executive Director, including grant writing.
- Work in cooperation with Association Office to develop timely and relevant email marketing campaigns to promote special events.
- Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions and special events.
Educational Background:
BA/BS in Liberal Arts, Communications, Fund Development, Community Organizing, or a related field.
Skills/Experience:
- One to two years of administrative experience, one to three years of community relations experience working with staff and volunteers, and one to three years of community relations.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, verbal and written skills required.
- Knowledge of AS400 database, Microsoft Office, creative software, social media management and expression engine or equivalent web content management.
- Knowledge of fund development, board development, communications, adobe creative suite, photography a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and adjust priorities as requested.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 24 2017
Active Until:
Oct 24 2017
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit