Community Development Director

In conjunction with the CEO, this position directs all aspects of sales, fundraising, and communications for all branches of YMCA of the Tuscaloosa YMCA including recruitment of new members, corporate membership, and spearheading community fundraising efforts through positioning the YMCA as a philanthropic organization in accordance with the Association Strategic Plan. Delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants.

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in management, sales, customer service, and public relations; strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; proficient computer knowledge. Previous sales and fundraising experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; professionalism in both attitude and appearance
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all socio-economic backgrounds

• Along with the CEO, develops annual goals, objectives, and plans for member sales, communications, and fundraising for the YMCA of Tuscaloosa
• Develops, produces, and distributes, through all potential delivery platforms, all program and service information necessary to promote the YMCA of Tuscaloosa in accordance with the Strategic Plan
• Develops, monitors, and administers assigned annual budget and maintains a positive fiscal position
• Identifies and cultivates relationships with key community stakeholders for the purpose of program partnerships and delivery, financial development contributions, and public relations
• Makes key in-person community presentations about the YMCA of Tuscaloosa
• Manages the YMCA website and all social media platforms
• Analyzes market, consumer, and competitive information to support membership and program growth, new program and service development, financial and community development, and pricing structure
• Educate key stakeholders, volunteers, members, and the community about the charitable nature of the YMCA lead assigned areas of annual campaign
Plan and Coordinate Special Events to promote YMCA programs and services

• Collaboration: creates sustainable relationships between the YMCA and other organizations in service to the community
• Philanthropy- Cultivates relationships to support fundraising
• Communication and Influence: listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause
• Innovation- creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s mission, work, and impact in the community
• Emotional Maturity- Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance
• Project Management: ensures project goals are met