Chief Development Officer
- Bachelor's degree required; minimum of seven years of progressive professional fundraising experience, preferably in the YMCA or a related nonprofit environment.
- Demonstrated experience across a full range of fundraising disciplines, including annual giving, major gifts, grants, planned giving, special events, and capital or comprehensive campaigns.
- Proven record of fundraising success, including strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working effectively with senior executives, board members, volunteers, business leaders, foundation partners, and public officials.
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff and volunteers toward shared goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong planning and project management capabilities, and a professional, welcoming presence.
- CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) or similar credential preferred.
- Strong analytical and computer skills, with the ability to use data to inform strategy, planning, and performance.
- Demonstrated success engaging corporate, foundation, volunteer, and civic partners.
- Provide strategic leadership for organizational fundraising goals and multi-year development plans, balancing long-term vision with near-term priorities; oversee systems, resources, and the financial development budget.
- Personally engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects, with a primary focus on major and principal gift relationships.
- Lead and continuously strengthen the association-wide annual campaign, expanding the donor and volunteer base, elevating volunteer confidence, and advancing a compelling case for support.
- Direct and supervise all aspects of the Financial Development Department, ensuring alignment with YMCA objectives and best practices across all functions.
- Solicit contributions on behalf of the organization; ensure accurate tracking of gifts and pledges by source and purpose; and provide timely reporting, metrics, and progress updates.
- Act as a key advisor to the President/CEO, aligning and guiding volunteers and staff leadership in the development and execution of effective philanthropic fundraising strategies and best practices.
- Lead endowment and planned giving strategies, and partner with the CEO and CFO to monitor endowment performance and the appropriate use of earnings.
- Ensure strong data management, reporting, and stewardship practices that reflect the YMCA's commitment to accountability and donor trust.
- Develop and oversee donor recognition and stewardship strategies, ensuring consistent practices across all branches in collaboration with the Board, CEO, and leadership team.
- Convene and support development-related committees, providing clear direction, education, training, and compliance oversight.
- Identify, recruit, and prepare board members and volunteers to participate effectively in fundraising and donor engagement activities.
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