Annual Giving Campaign Coordinator - Warlick

Job Details

Job Location
Warlick Family YMCA - Gastonia, NC

Position Type
Part Time

Salary Range
$15.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Description

The Annual Giving Campaign Coordinator is a part-time position responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the YMCA's Annual Giving Campaign to meet fundraising goals. This individual will engage with staff, volunteers, and community members to inspire philanthropic support that furthers the YMCA's mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Campaign Planning and Execution:
  • Work with the Executive staff team to implement a comprehensive strategy for the Annual Giving Campaign, including timelines, goals, and action plans.
  • Assist with recruitment, training, and support of campaign volunteers.
  • Coordinate and facilitate in, conjunction with Exec. Director, campaign events, meetings, and donor recognition activities.
  • Work with the leadership team and board committee to plan, promote and execute on successful events.
• Volunteer and Staff Engagement:
  • Work with Y Marketing staff to provide resources, tools, and regular updates to ensure volunteers and staff have what they need to succeed.
  • Build relationships with key campaign leaders to foster commitment and collaboration.
  • Work with Association Sports Director and Event planners to secure new sponsorships and maintain relationships with existing sponsors.
• Donor Engagement and Stewardship:
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential and current donors.
  • Ensure timely and meaningful acknowledgment of all contributions.
  • Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions in the YMCA's database.
• Communication and Promotion:
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to assist with compelling campaign materials and communication strategies.
  • Work with branch staff leaders to gather and share impactful stories of how donations benefit the YMCA's programs and the community.

• Reporting and Evaluation:
  • Track campaign progress and prepare regular updates for the Executive Director and Board of Advisors.
  • Analyze campaign results to identify areas for improvement and inform future campaigns.
  • Understanding and operation of Bloomerang, QGiv, Daxko software.
• Meeting Engagement:
  • Serve on the Fundraising Cabinet for the Association.
  • Attend meetings as assigned by the Executive Director.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and
perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to
another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an
openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk, stand, bend and sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.

Qualifications

• HS Degree required, College experience preferred or equivalent work experience
• Minimum two years experience working with campaigns.
• Supervisory or leadership skills preferred.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs, as well as the ability to use most office equipment is required.