Director of Donor Development

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YMCA of the USA
West Bend, WI, USA
Full-time

The Kettle Moraine YMCA is seeking a Director of Donor Development.

Under the direction of the Branch Director, the Director of Donor Development will provide leadership and management for the annual campaign, major gifts, staff campaign, board campaign, planned giving, and all other fund development projects. Additionally, this position has a key role in managing special events, local business sponsorships, donor record management, donor cultivation efforts, and donor recognition initiatives. They will build critical community relationships and develop partnerships to further carry out the mission of the YMCA.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develops, directs and supervises safe and quality fundraising events and activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
  • Develops and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Designs and implements annual development plan, including fundraising goals, objectives and strategies in collaboration with the Branch Director and the CEO.
  • Manages and monitors the donor department budget and meets or exceeds budget targets.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions
  • Recruits, trains, develops, schedules and directs volunteers and personnel as needed.
  • Compiles donor statistics; monitors and evaluates participation and effectiveness of fundraising efforts and annual gifts; conducts regular analysis of progress.
  • Acts as an inspiring and engaging voice on behalf of the Kettle Moraine YMCA.
  • Manages database to effectively track and cultivate donor data and evaluate development opportunities and initiatives.
  • Collaborates with branch leadership to develop communication and campaign strategies to successfully market the annual campaign and solicit branch annual fund prospects.
  • Establishes systems for timely and appropriate acknowledgements of annual campaign gifts
  • Oversees prospective, current and past donor correspondence.
  • Works with all program directors to understand program focus and develop rapport with volunteer coaches and parents.
  • Leads all community special events held at the YMCA such as Halloween at the Y, Health Kids Day, etc.
  • Hosts annual donor events and related Heritage club and planned giving initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three to five years of development-related experience, preferably including fundraising and special events.
  • Ability to interact effectively with external organizations, informal networks and individuals.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet all deadlines.
  • Effective public speaking and ability to positively represent the organization in variety of settings.
  • Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Valid Driver’s license required.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $43,000.00 - $48,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/39927

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

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

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 13 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 13 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit