POSITION SUMMARY:
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 Director of Fund Development and Communications position will provide leadership to the fund development and communications functions at the Valley Shore YMCA. The development responsibilities include growing the Fund Development efforts, managing the administrative aspects of the annual and capital campaigns as well as, organizing special events and increasing community awareness. The communications responsibilities include creating, managing, and implementing an integrated communications plan.
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:
- Manage of the Annual Giving Campaign in collaboration with the CEO and volunteers.
- Develop and execute a major gift donor acquisition and cultivation plan.
- Plan, manage and attend special events (such as Annual Campaign Kick Off, Spin-a-thon, Golf Tournament etc.) and provide coaching to campaigners.
- Actively research donor prospects (attend development and capital campaign committee meetings).
- Coordinate and maintain donor databases, prepare, and mail out donor invoices and letters.
- Input all campaign pledges, gifts and administer thank you letters in a timely fashion.
- Research and apply for grants and government funding opportunities.
- Create, manage, and implement integrated YMCA communication plan. Produce high-high quality deliverables including monthly member newsletters, regular donor newsletters, press releases, flyers and any other external facing materials.
- Other tasks and projects as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Philanthropy
- Communication & Influence
- Fiscal Management