Development & Annual Giving Manager

YMCA
Salary
$55,000.00
$65,000.00
How to Apply
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At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice.
Job Description

The YMCA of Montclair seeks a motivated, organized, and relationship-oriented Development and Annual Giving Manager to support the organization’s fundraising efforts and strengthen relationships with donors and community supporters. 

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, this position will play a key role in coordinating the YMCA of Montclair’s annual giving campaigns, support donor cultivation and stewardship, and helping implement fundraising initiatives that advance the Y’s mission.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills who enjoys building relationships, managing projects, and working collaboratively. This is a hands-on position with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to major gifts and capital campaign fundraising.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • Minimum of four years of relevant experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, annual giving, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and stewardship activities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manager multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assigned projects.
  • Strong interpretation skills and a genuine interest in building donor and community relationships.
  • Experience using donor management databases and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners.
  • Commitment to the YMCA of Montclair’s mission and values.
  • Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.
Essential Functions

Annual Giving and Fundraising

  • Coordinate the planning and implementation of the YMCA of Montclair’s annual giving campaigns, including employee giving, member giving, and community appeals.
  • Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to identify opportunities to increase donor participation and strengthen annual giving.
  • Manage campaign timelines, communications, and follow-up activities to ensure fundraising initiatives stay on track.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop fundraising appeals, campaign materials, and donor communications.
  • Track campaign progress, prepare fundraising reports, and assist in evaluating results.
  • Support fundraising events and other development initiatives as needed.

Development Operations

  • Maintain accurate donor records in the YMCA of Montclair’s donor management system.
  • Coordinate gift processing, donor acknowledgements, and related recordkeeping.
  • Prepare donor lists, fundraising reports, and other materials to support development activities.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve development procedures and donor communications.

Grant Coordination

  • Provide day-to-day guidance and coordination for the part-time Grants Manager.
  • Help monitor grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and proposal submissions.
  • Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and program staff to support grant-related activities.

Board, Volunteer, and Organizational Engagement

  • Assist the Chief Philanthropy Officer in coordinating board and volunteer participation in fundraising activities.
  • Collaborate with YMCA of Montclair staff and program leadership to gather stories and information demonstrating the impact of philanthropic support.
  • Represent the YMCA of Montclair at donor and community events as appropriate.
  • Support a positive culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

Child Protection and Organizational Responsibilities

  • Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
  • Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
  • Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers and require them to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
  • Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the Y’s disciplinary procedures and respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follow mandated reporting requirements.
  • Communicates to all employees and volunteers the Y’s commitment to protect our members from abuse.

 

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic and Analytical Thinker
  • Strong project management and organizational ability
  • Results-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines