Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Development Director supports Financial Development activities, which include annual campaign giving, donor relations, capital campaigns, grant writing and special events. This position will play an integral role in executing strategies and providing excellent staff support for all fundraising efforts to further the mission of the YMCA of Natrona County.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Creates an annual campaign strategy for the Y in collaboration with executive and volunteer leadership.

2. Recruits, onboards, and develops volunteers from diverse backgrounds and develops an effective, comprehensive annual campaign program. Trains volunteers in gift solicitation. Works closely with executive leadership.

3. Collaborates with leadership to develop communication and campaign strategies to successfully market the annual campaign. Supports plans for identifying, cultivating and soliciting annual fund prospects.

4. Writes clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, vocabulary, and appropriate tone for message or audience and speaks in a clear, articulate manner.

5. Oversees the data management of annual gifts and conducts regular analysis and reporting of annual campaign progress.

6. Establishes systems for timely and appropriate acknowledgements of annual campaign gifts.

7. Oversees prospect/donor correspondence.

8. Translates organizational goals into executable plans with accountable staff and volunteers by defining tasks, milestones, and priorities for programs or projects.

9. Researches, writes and submits grants on behalf of the organization and programs. Manages grant timelines and requirements. Completes necessary grant reporting.

10. Staffs and manages special events, projects and committees.

11. Fosters donor relationships.

12. Prepares and monitors annual budget related to annual giving.

13. Manages day-to-day development activities.

14. Works closely with leadership team, attends department meetings as necessary, and supports general operations.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Philanthropy
• Volunteerism

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with four or more years fundraising experience in annual giving campaigns and special events.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• Proven experience in cultivating and soliciting leadership level gifts to annual fund.
• Familiarity with the principles of annual campaign organization and marketing.
• Experience in working closely with volunteers and in staffing volunteer committees/events.
• Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, volunteers, senior leaders, and the general public.
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for the mission of the YMCA.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.
• The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed, that the contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this ti me, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.
• Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.
• Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations.