Director of Annual Giving & Special Events

Description:

We are an all - inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven, candidate to join our team. We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Director of Annual Giving and Special Events to join our team. The Director of Annual Giving & Special Events is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of critical fundraising programs in support of the Metro YMCA of the Oranges and its branches. This position is responsible for cultivating relationships with members, friends and supporters of the YMCA and soliciting gifts in support of its programs at various branches.

Essential Functions:

Execute fundraising campaign strategy and overall responsibility for the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors in assigned areas.

• Accountable for achieving fundraising goals, including meeting attendance, solicitations and dollars raised.
• Manage a portfolio of prospects.
• Solicit gifts in support of campaign priorities for association priorities and branch programs.
• Assist in the creation and staffing of volunteer committees.
• Manage volunteer leaders for assigned YMCA branches.
• Serve as collaborative leader for both staff and volunteer committees in leadership development, fundraising, annual campaign activities and other programs as assign.
• Collaborate with internal constituencies on strategy and the implementation of campaign efforts.
• Work closely to support the functions of annual giving, development operations, event planning and research with a focus on transparency across the association and collaborative fundraising to maximize giving potential across branches.
• Performs other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelors degree in nonprofit administration, business administration, communications or a similar field or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in fundraising with proven success in the areas of major gifts, annual campaigns, and/or special events.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and cultivate relationships with internal and external constituency groups, including donors, volunteers, staff, members, and community leaders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, community partners, YMCA members and donor prospects.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and purpose of the YMCA.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• At least five (5) years of experience with donor databases.
• Experience with Donor research tools such as databases, and project management software, and CRM systems.
• Weekend and evening work required along with travel within the Metropolitan YMCA service area.