Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

By joining the South Shore YMCA, you will help change the lives of thousands of children, teens, adults and seniors on the South Shore every day. Be a part of our growing, dynamic, innovative and successful development team, where you can feel your impact each day. The Y has excellent benefits and a supportive, mission driven environment.

• The Development Director will embrace the mission, culture and values of the organization, and work collaboratively with the Development team on all facets of fundraising for the Association. Specifically, this position will be responsible for spreading the mission of the South Shore Y to current and prospective donors and helping to increase financial support with a focus on donors at our Emilson Branch area and working with resident camp.
• We are seeking a candidate with fundraising, sales, or marketing experience and willing to learn and grow. Prefer at least 2 years experience working at a YMCA in a leadership role that supervised staff.

CORE EXPECTATIONS:

• Work collaboratively with volunteers, Y staff,and the Association Development team to cultivate and solicit donors for our annual fundraising campaigns.
• Manage a donor portfolio including individualand corporate relationships.
• Build and cultivate a donor base from our Membership and Resident campers, families and staff.
• Useknowledge of fundraising, business development, sales, marketing, digital promotions and communications to develop successful mission campaigns that drive unrestricted revenue and brand awareness
• Maintainaccurate records in our database, SGA, of prospect research, engagement and solicitation of each donor
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities/events, and engages in collaborative relationships with community organizations in order to strengthen support and build community.

YMCA COMPETENCIES - MULTI-TEAM LEADER

Mission and Community Oriented Reinforces YMCA values within the organization and community and develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect it. Implement effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising and policy leadership levels.

People Oriented Builds partnerships and collaborations; communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support for goals. Provide tools and resources for the development of others.

Results Oriented Assigns clear accountability, ensures execution of plans, secures resources and support for philanthropic endeavors, integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions and institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Involve member and community in the development of programs and activities.

Personal Development Anticipates challenges that can delay personal growth, fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches, and creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred. 

• 1 years of experience in fundraising, sales, or marketing preferred. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish professional rapport with staff, volunteers and prospective donors 

• Self-motivated, energetic and creative thinker with strong ability to prioritize, execute a plan and meet goals 

• Excellent oral, written, presentation and social media skills, with ability to gather, create, and promote inspirational content. 

• Proficient in Microsoft office systems and data-base management. 

• Strong attention to detail, high level of personal and professional organizational skill 

• High level of integrity, a strong work ethic, confidence and a sense of humor 

• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for events, travel to branches and be flexible in environments 

• Ability to work with a high degree of independence in a fast-paced, dynamic, growing fundraising environment