You will join a team with a shared commitment to improving health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors.
Job Description
The YMCA Metro Office is seeking a Development Specialist. Under the direction of the Development Director, the Development Specialist supports association-wide fundraising initiatives, including activities related to implementing high-impact development strategies and achieving fundraising goals related to the annual campaign, mission partnerships, special events, grants, donor sustainability cycles, and leads CRM management.
Qualifications
- Minimum age of 21 with at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- 1-3 years of administrative or clerical work experience is preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
- Must be dependable, reliable, self-motivated, and able to handle stress.
- Must be competent in computer usage and possess the ability to grow with computer technology.
- Experience in, or ability to, expertly relate to people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
Essential Functions
- Serve: Assist with all aspects of the annual campaign and all other special events.
- Implement: Manage and maintain accurate CRM (Bloomerang) processes to ensure proper records management, analytics, and timely reporting.
- Support: Collaborate closely with leadership to maintain a consistent and compelling development strategy to meet the Y’s overall strategic goals.