Trenton, NJ, United States

Full-time

Trenton Area Family YMCA

Support our mission in New Jersey's Capital City! Fund development, endowment campaigns, grant writing, annual campaigns.

Serves as a member of the Trenton YMCA’s senior leadership team, providing strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCA’s mission through annual giving, targeted fund raising, foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts and capital campaigns. Working in a team environment, the Development Director will provide staff leadership for the implementation of the Y’s Fund Development Plan and work to accomplish the goals therein. Responsible for prospect research, cultivation, implement, securing gifts and thank you plans for the annual and capital campaigns and all events associated with the campaigns. Assists the Fund Development Committee and CEO in developing an actively engaged fundraising volunteer Board of Trustees, and in positioning the YMCA as a “charity of choice” for the investment of donations within the local community. Develops and implements effective marketing and communication strategies with a focus on donor recruitment, retention, and relationship building. Assists the CEO, the Board Chair and assigned executive staff by providing high-level administrative support involving the use of discretion and independent judgment. The Trenton YMCA offers medical, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement plan eligible after two years of employment working at least 1,000 hours per year.

Areas of Responsibility:

Directs and coordinates The Trenton YMCA Annual campaign, endowment programs and capital development. Works with the CEO on the annual fundraising plan.
Along with the CEO, serves as staff to the Fund Development Committee and other assigned committees of the Board of Trustees.
Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects. Maintains database resource file on top community leaders and sustained contributors.
Prepares and coordinates proposals for grants from private foundations and government sources with support from the appropriate Directors.
Develops systems and manages resources needed to carry out the fundraising plans.
Reviews and updates appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the organization.
Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.
Provides training in fund raising. Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.
Develops communication plans to insure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support. May plan and direct the marketing and communication plan; may plan and oversee the association annual meeting, annual reports, newsletters, brochures and reports. Collects examples of YMCA services in community for case statement.
Prepares and implements marketing strategies for the Trenton YMCA.
Uses discretion and independent judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Maintains highly confidential executive, volunteer, and Board files and correspondence.
Coordinates arrangements for meetings of various public officials and groups.
Maintains computer databases for various reports, committees and mailings.
Gathers data, compiles and prepares all national statistical and assigned strategic plan reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Communication, Fund Development, Community Organizing or a related field.
Four or more years of professional experience with a background in fund raising in the YMCA, foundation, or other not-for-profit organization.
Strong writing skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to relate to community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Working knowledge of philanthropic and charitable giving methods and processes.
Demonstrated ability to create interpretive materials that enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they can contribute to the achievement of its mission.
Marketing skill with knowledge of all forms of media, including social, and web-based and its use in gaining exposure for YMCA events and programs.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and adjust priorities as requested.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check and provide legal authorization to work in the United States.

How to Apply:

Salary$55,000.00 - $65,000.00

Job Function:

Fundraising, Grants & Financial Support

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview

Headquarters:

Chicago, IL, United States

Website:

ymca.org

Annual Budget :

$100-500M

Founded:

1983

About Us

Areas of Focus:

Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism

Youth / Children

Recreation / Sports

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:

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

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Listing Stats

Post Date:

Oct 10 2017

Active Until:

Nov 10 2017

Hiring Organization:

YMCA of the USA

industry:

Nonprofit

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Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Listing Stats