Job title: VP of Development
Company: YMCA
Job description: Overview:Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, this position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serves as a member of the President/CEO’s senior leadership team, providing strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, sponsorship acquisition, grants and special events. Develops annual fundraising budgets. Identifies, cultivates, solicits and expands the number of individual annual, mid-level, and planned giving prospects and donors. Provides analysis and reporting on the overall performance of fundraising against goals and strategic plan.OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.Responsibilities:
- Oversees and manages Association Annual Support Campaign, special events and grants.
- Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development.
- Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects.
- Develops systems and manages resources needed to carry out the fundraising plans. Establishes and monitors the financial development department budget for the YMCA.
- Develops appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the association.
- Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.
- Educates, motivates, and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.
- Develops communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support.
- Work with MARCOM to develop annual reports and any development marketing materials.
- Represents the association as requested by the CEO or COO.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
- Four or more years of professional experience with a background in soliciting donations, sponsorships and/or business development.
- Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- 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.
- Experience in writing and managing grants, business proposals and sponsorship decks.
Benefits:
- Free Family Membership
- Program discounts
- Generous retirement benefits – 12% after eligibility is met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
Posted Salary Range: USD $85,000.00 – USD $110,000.00 /Yr.
Expected salary:
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Job date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:09:41 GMT
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