Development Associate

YMCA
Salary
$50,000.00
$70,000.00
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resume Contact
[email protected]
We are currently searching for the next mission-driven individual to play a vital role in our fund development department.
Job Description

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Fund Development, the Development Associate functions as an integral member of the Development team in the management and support of fund-raising efforts such as special events, the Annual Campaign, donor acknowledgements and stewardship activities of the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA. 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Experience planning, managing, and organizing events, including working with volunteers and community partners.
  • Knowledge of the YMCA’s role in the community as a human services organization. Previous non-profit experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work appropriately and effectively with staff and professionals at all levels, including the YMCA Board of Directors, major gift donors, and corporate partners. Maturity, sound judgment, diplomacy and discretion required.
  • Ability to work effectively in teams and to prioritize and manage competing demands, sometimes on tight timelines. Flexibility and adaptability required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point and internet navigation and research.
  • Experience with donor CRMs.
  • Ability and commitment to model relationship-building and teamwork in all interactions.
Essential Functions

Special Events Management

  • Coordinates logistics, planning and scheduling of all Annual Campaign-related activities, including Campaign meetings and activities.
  • Generates regular Campaign progress reports for each segment of the campaign: staff, Board and community appeals and special major gifts outreach.
  • Supports the management of annual fundraising and other major events, including but not limited to, managing committee meetings and members, participating in securing and tracking sponsorships, managing food/beverage selection, interface with venues, soliciting and securing sponsors, gifts-in-kind, and auction items, registering attendees, etc.
  • Serves as main point of contact at all events for all volunteers, coordinating schedules and making reassignments as needed.
  • Collaborates with the Marketing Team to support the management of sponsors and mission-advancing signage.
  • Develops and cultivates relationships with existing and new donors, participants, volunteers, and sponsors.

Stewardship Event Management

  • Supports donor and prospect cultivation gatherings/events with invitations, guest list development/management, RSVPs, and other duties.
  • Ensures that all relevant event-related donor and sponsor information is recorded and updated accurately in the database to assure optimal reporting, communications, coordination and cultivation of members, donors, and volunteers.

Board and Committee Support

  • Prepares reports and supporting data for upcoming board conversations.
  • Tracks board members fundraising engagement on a quarterly and annual basis.
  • Supports the work of the CEO to manage Board and Committee member requests and updates and deliver necessary requests such as Board and Committee thank you and recognition gifts.
  • Provides administrative and technology support to the CEO at Committee meetings as needed.

Blackbaud Database Management

  • Serves as subject matter expert on the functionality and management the Blackbaud database.
  • Manages acknowledgment letter process, generating accurate, thoughtful gift acknowledgment letters from database and ensuring that letters are prepared for mailing on a regular and timely basis.
  • Supports work of Annual Campaign and year-end appeal with generating letters, reports and tracking documents as needed for staff, volunteers, and Board members.
  • Maintains daily operation of the database to assure timely, accurate recording of relevant information and updates.
  • Develops expertise in generating scheduled and ad-hoc donor reports and queries as needed to support the development of Campaign plans and strategies.
  • Provides giving history and other donor-related data requested to Vice President of Fund Developments as needed.
  • Research donor prospects to create donor profiles as needed for committee meetings and campaign prospecting opportunities.

Development Team and Organization Support

  • Liaison with the Finance Department to reconcile donor gifts and grants.
  • Develops sound understanding of foundational research and grant proposals.
  • Develops and strengthens relationships between the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA and community organizations through meaningful collaborations and partnership opportunities.
  • Represents the YMCA and Development Team at Community Events and promotes the Y as a cause driven organization that addresses the needs of our community.
  • Maintains quality working relationships with members, staff, program participants, community members, donors and Board members.

Participates as appropriate in professional development opportunities and trainings such as the NJ Financial Development Network and NAYDO.

Initiates relationships and opportunities to help create a culture of philanthropy within our YMCA.