Executive Director of Development

YMCA
Salary
$65,000.00
$72,000.00
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Grow Resources, Strengthen Communities, Change Lives! 
Job Description

This position supports the work of the Countryside YMCA, a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Executive Director of Development serves on the CEO’s admin leadership team and provides strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, grants, endowment bequests, major gifts, corporate gifts and capital campaigns. The Executive Director of Development assists the CEO in developing actively engaged fundraising volunteers and positions Countryside YMCA as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent;
Two or more years of professional experience with a background in fundraising in the YMCA or another non-profit preferred.
Foundation and government grant writing expertise preferred

Skills and Abilities: 

  • 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.
  • YMCA Organizational Leader certificate preferred.  
  • Versatility, flexibility, and ability to work within changing priorities as well as the ability to manage priorities and workflow; ability to delegate.
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards; natural affinity to detail and organization.
  • Ability to work independently, but with strong, inspirational leadership skills to rally the team towards a common goal.
  • Proficient in technology, including: Excel, Google Workspace, Paycor, DAXKO, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Knowledge and understanding of community; ability to engage and partner with community resources with the YMCA to meet strategic objectives.
  • Ability to convey information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrating attention to, and understanding of, the comments and questions of others; effective listening skills.
  • Must pass a criminal background check.
Essential Functions
  • Implements organizational goals and strategic plans for fundraising, balancing long-term direction and short-term requirements.
  • Coordinates systems and manages resources, including the financial development budget, needed to carry out the fundraising plans.
  • Implements fundraising policies and procedures for the association.
  • Provides oversight and supervisory responsibility for the Director of Rentals and Events.
  • Develops in conjunction with CEO and maintains “case for support” and necessary documents to communicate the case, impact and opportunities to participate through giving.
  • Actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects.
  • Maintains database resource file on top Countryside YMCA relationships and community leaders.
  • Coordinates endowment programs, Heritage Club, Chairman’s Roundtable, annual campaign, campaign events and capital development (as needed) programs.
  • Coordinates proposals for grants from government sources and private foundations.
  • Actively involved in identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts, corporate relationships and/or sponsorships within the local business community.
  • Develops in conjunction with CEO strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development.
  • Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.
  • Provides training in fundraising.  Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.
  • Working with CEO and marketing staff Creates and implements effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish the mission and cause with maximum impact.
  • Coordinates communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support.
  • Represents the CEO in the community as needed.
  • Prepares annual department budget.  Monitors and adjusts spending as needed to keep costs within budget guidelines.
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Countryside YMCA
  • Participates in CEO’s Admin Team to provide strategic and operational leadership to the Countryside YMCA.
  • Other duties as required by business necessity
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Critical Thinking and Decision Making ▪ Communication and Influence ▪ Philanthropy ▪ Program/Project Management ▪ Volunteerism ▪ Quality Results ▪ Fiscal Management

Mission and Community Oriented: Incorporates YMCA mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the YMCA movement. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion and ownership. 

People Oriented: Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively. 

Results Oriented: Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Leads a culture of philanthropy. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. 

Personal Development Oriented: Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities.

Required Certifications

CFRE or equivalent preferred.