Sr. Director of Development Operations and Major Gifts

YMCA
Salary
$78,000.00
$100,000.00
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Job Description

The Y seeks an exceptional Sr. Development Operations and Major Gift Director to join our team. This role will play an important role in creating and executing organizational strategy and philanthropic growth alongside of the Chief Development and Philanthropy Officer and in collaboration with the Development team, branch leaders, marketing and communication team. The individual in this role role will play an integral part implementing long and short-term fundraising goals and strategies that align with the YMCA’s mission and vision, building the long-term sustainability and growth of the organization. As a key member of the Philanthropy and Development team this position will report directly to the Chief Development Officer.

The ideal candidate is an experienced front line fundraising professional with a broad understanding of all aspects of a healthy Philanthropic culture and is committed to making a difference in our community. Must have a proven track record of cultivating and soliciting major gifts, demonstrating the ability to build and maintain strong relations with donors and internal partners. Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to effectively engage others and manage projects with team members. In addition, every position in the Louisville YMCA is responsible for upholding our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify caring, honesty, respect and

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Proven ability to prospect and secure major gifts from private and corporate partners
  • Proven track record (7-10 years) of relationship building, soliciting, and stewarding donors that build sustainable and long-term partnerships
  • Experienced staff and volunteer management and support
  • Ability to think strategically, work collaboratively, think on your feet and make informed decisions
  • Experience working on multi-functional staff-teams with a broad understanding of engagement, stewardship, advancement services (including donor data base, moves management, proposal creation and development systems and platforms), campaigns and gift integrity
  • Unwavering passion for our mission and deep commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we serve
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, inspire and build lasting relationships with internal and external partners
  • Dedicated to an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and experience
  • Ensure body of work aligns with organizational mission and vision

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of seven years’ experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities:

  • Leads team in collaboration with Chief Development Officer to refine and execute Philanthropy process and procedures to achieve moves management excellence, fundraising growth and stewardship opportunities
  • Successfully manage major gift portfolio with established metrics
  • Collaborate with Annual Campaign Director with integrated strategies, mid-level growth movement while expanding stewardship efforts
  • Assist in auditing and determining best practice fundraising communications, platforms and social media posts in ways that increase and drive donor engagement.
  • Support Branch Executives with moves management and gift strategy
  • Align major gift cultivation and stewardship around Association, Branch activities, program events and out reach
  • Provide endowment growth and capital campaign support
  • Support branch boards with major gift educational opportunities to grow annual goal through discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship

BENEFITS:

  • Generous employer-funded retirement plan with 12% contributions
  • Opportunity to save for future through 403(b) and Roth savings plans
  • Complimentary YMCA membership for you and your immediate family members
  • Ample paid time off to support work-life balance and personal well being
  • Extensive professional development opportunities to foster career growth and advancement
  • A dynamic, collaborative, and creative work environment where you can thrive alongside talented and diverse colleague
  • Discounted rates for childcare and a wide array of Y programs and services
  • Exclusive access to health and wellness programs designed to improve the well-being of you and your family
  • Employer-provided life insurance for added peace of mind
  • A wide selection of voluntary benefit plans, critical illness insurance, legal insurance, enhanced vision plans, and family life insurance, allow you to customize your benefits package to suit your unique needs
  • Option to participate in Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, 9 Paid Holidays, Short Term disability, Long Term disability, 403b & Roth savings plans