The Director of Development supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Director of Development serves on the CEO’s senior leadership team and provides strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, individual gifts, corporate gifts, special events and capital campaigns. The Director of Development positions the YMCA as a “charity of choice” for the investment of donations with the local community.
The YMCA of Northern Utah provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants. Applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.
- Develops organizational goals and strategic plans for fundraising, balancing long-term direction and short-term requirements. Develops systems, manages resources and implements appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the association.
- Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects. Researches potential funders and builds strong relations with current and prospective partners.
- Manages an organized system of communications internally and externally to provide stewardship to donors regarding awards. Monitors funders’ requirements for recognition.
- Prepares and coordinates proposals for grants from government sources and private foundations.
- Actively engages the board in challenging conversations and decision making to advance the Y's impact. Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Development Committee.
- Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.
- Provides training in fundraising. Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.
- Creates and implements effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish the mission and cause with maximum impact. Develops communication plans so the community understands the case for support.
- Supervises the Marketing Manager and Associate Directors overseeing the Annual Campaign and Government Grants.
- Represents the association in the community as needed.
- Five or more years of professional development experience with a background in fundraising in the YMCA or another non-profit preferred.
- Demonstrated success in working as a team member and developing relationships with staff, board, volunteers and donors.
- Strong written and verbal communication required. Must have exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all segments of the community.
- Working knowledge of giving and charitable vehicles.
- Must be creative and innovative, with ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission.
- Knowledge of the media and its use in gaining exposure for YMCA events and programs.
- Foundation and grant writing expertise highly desired.
- Must possess attentional detail and strong organizational skills