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The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America

VP of Development

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136


This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization, committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Vice President of Development of the YMCA of Greater Montgomery serves on the CEO’s senior leadership team and provides strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCA's mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests, gifts, and capital campaigns. The position assists the YMCA in developing and actively engaging a volunteer board of directors in fundraising and positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.

YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.

Five or more years of professional experience with a background in fundraising in the YMCA or another non-profit preferred.

Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Working knowledge of giving and charitable vehicles.

Ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission.

Knowledge of the media and its use in gaining exposure for YMCA events and programs.

Foundation and government grant writing expertise.

CFRE or equivalent preferred.

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