YMCA
Director Of Development
YMCA, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385
Join our amazing YMCA team in a fun community that is only an hour from Chicago and 15 minutes from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan!
Job Description
Valparaiso, Indiana, is a unique, family-friendly city in Northwest Indiana, near Lake Michigan. Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown, thriving school system, and close-knit community. Being part of our YMCA means partnering with staff, volunteers and members to provide engagement and healthy-living opportunities to those in need.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Director of Development serves as a member of the leadership team, providing strategic guidance in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts, and capital campaigns. This position guides the budget, development, and implementation of all the Y's fundraising strategies, mission communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
1.Significant experience in fundraising with proven success in major gifts, annual fundraising campaigns, &/or special events is required.
2.Minimum bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years' professional fundraising experience required.
3.Five years of senior leadership experience is preferred.
4.Experience with the development of strategic approaches to fundraising and communications required.
5.Foundation and government grant writing expertise required.
6.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and GiveButter (or similar donor management databases).
Core Competencies
1.Passion for the mission of the YMCA and the ability to effectively serve as an ambassador for the organization.
2.Ability to engage with top community leaders and diverse groups across all social and economic segments. Ability to create an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
3.Capacity to coordinate efforts of Development Team required, as well as with other departments in the organization.
4.Ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission.
5.Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6.Advanced organizational and project management abilities.
7.Absolute confidentiality and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a confidential, controversial, and sensitive nature.
After Hire Requirements
1.Work toward YUSA Leadership Certification as supported by the organization.
Essential Functions
1.Engage, educate and excite our donors to support the Y’s primary fundraising campaign and grow our culture of philanthropy as a nonprofit.
2.Provides leadership to create strategy, policies, and procedures to shape, define and achieve the Development Department goals of the Y's strategic plan.
3.Directs and achieves organizational goals for our foundation, planned giving, and legacy campaigns.
4.Achieves goals set forth in Major Gifts development ($5,000+)
5.Achieves goals set forth in existing and the development of new corporate sponsorships ($5,000+)
6.Assists with the development of a Living Our Cause culture throughout the organization, tying the culture to the ability of our employees to act philanthropically on behalf of our Development Department while driving our mission.
7.Partners with the organization’s Leadership Team to create a philanthropic culture in which staff understands our need for Development funding and where the dollars are being allocated, vividly tying these to our mission and strategic plan.
8.Creates high-level communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support.
9.Provides staff leadership for the Development Department for the Board of Directors and the Foundation Board of Trustees.
10.Manages resources needed to carry out the Development Department plans; establishes and monitors the organization's department budget.
11.Assists the CEO in developing an engaged fundraising volunteer board of directors.
12.Works closely with development staff (two full-time) and leads weekly team meetings.
13.Works closely with Leadership Team to analyze development plan results and proactively develop tactical strategies to address areas where goals are not being met.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Multi-Team or Branch Leader):
Mission Advancement : Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCAs efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
Collaboration : Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Buildsand nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a communityleader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resourcesfor the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness : Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls. Assigns clear accountabilityand ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth : Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. 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.
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Director of Development
Rome-Floyd County YMCA
Resource Development (Fundraising) Director
YMCA of the Fox Cities Inc
Chief Development Officer
YMCA of Southwest Florida
Job Description
Valparaiso, Indiana, is a unique, family-friendly city in Northwest Indiana, near Lake Michigan. Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown, thriving school system, and close-knit community. Being part of our YMCA means partnering with staff, volunteers and members to provide engagement and healthy-living opportunities to those in need.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Director of Development serves as a member of the leadership team, providing strategic guidance in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts, and capital campaigns. This position guides the budget, development, and implementation of all the Y's fundraising strategies, mission communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
1.Significant experience in fundraising with proven success in major gifts, annual fundraising campaigns, &/or special events is required.
2.Minimum bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years' professional fundraising experience required.
3.Five years of senior leadership experience is preferred.
4.Experience with the development of strategic approaches to fundraising and communications required.
5.Foundation and government grant writing expertise required.
6.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and GiveButter (or similar donor management databases).
Core Competencies
1.Passion for the mission of the YMCA and the ability to effectively serve as an ambassador for the organization.
2.Ability to engage with top community leaders and diverse groups across all social and economic segments. Ability to create an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
3.Capacity to coordinate efforts of Development Team required, as well as with other departments in the organization.
4.Ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission.
5.Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6.Advanced organizational and project management abilities.
7.Absolute confidentiality and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a confidential, controversial, and sensitive nature.
After Hire Requirements
1.Work toward YUSA Leadership Certification as supported by the organization.
Essential Functions
1.Engage, educate and excite our donors to support the Y’s primary fundraising campaign and grow our culture of philanthropy as a nonprofit.
2.Provides leadership to create strategy, policies, and procedures to shape, define and achieve the Development Department goals of the Y's strategic plan.
3.Directs and achieves organizational goals for our foundation, planned giving, and legacy campaigns.
4.Achieves goals set forth in Major Gifts development ($5,000+)
5.Achieves goals set forth in existing and the development of new corporate sponsorships ($5,000+)
6.Assists with the development of a Living Our Cause culture throughout the organization, tying the culture to the ability of our employees to act philanthropically on behalf of our Development Department while driving our mission.
7.Partners with the organization’s Leadership Team to create a philanthropic culture in which staff understands our need for Development funding and where the dollars are being allocated, vividly tying these to our mission and strategic plan.
8.Creates high-level communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support.
9.Provides staff leadership for the Development Department for the Board of Directors and the Foundation Board of Trustees.
10.Manages resources needed to carry out the Development Department plans; establishes and monitors the organization's department budget.
11.Assists the CEO in developing an engaged fundraising volunteer board of directors.
12.Works closely with development staff (two full-time) and leads weekly team meetings.
13.Works closely with Leadership Team to analyze development plan results and proactively develop tactical strategies to address areas where goals are not being met.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Multi-Team or Branch Leader):
Mission Advancement : Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCAs efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
Collaboration : Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Buildsand nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a communityleader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resourcesfor the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness : Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls. Assigns clear accountabilityand ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth : Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. 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.
Ymca CareersSimilar Positions
Director of Development
Rome-Floyd County YMCA
Resource Development (Fundraising) Director
YMCA of the Fox Cities Inc
Chief Development Officer
YMCA of Southwest Florida