Annual Giving Specialist (Association Office)

National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Descripción de la vacante

YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Annual Giving Specialist to support the Annual Fund and endurance fundraising initiatives across the Association. You will coordinate materials, events, and donor communications, serving as a vital liaison to branches and external partners.

The role emphasizes collaboration, donor engagement, and data-driven campaigns, with a focus on sustaining revenue and participation in citywide initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2–3 years in nonprofit development, annual or individual giving, donor engagement, or related administrative role.
• Experience supporting Annual Fund, monthly giving, campaigns, or peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent creative writing and verbal communication skills; experience producing donor-facing content.
• Knowledge of graphic design; experience with Publisher, InDesign, or Canva is a plus.
• Experience with CRMs and email marketing platforms (Salesforce/NPSP, Marketing Cloud, Classy) preferred.
• Experience with HTML, WordPress, and email systems a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Support production and coordination of citywide materials for annual appeals and campaigns.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of endurance event participants.
• Collaborate with Donor Ops on participant registration, vendor logistics, data, and operational needs.
• Serve as liaison to Branch staff; maintain Annual Fund tools and materials for local fundraising.
• Act as day-to-day Annual Fund liaison to Branch staff; provide guidance and resources.
• Coordinate annual giving outreach calendar with tracking and updates.
• Support management and content updates of digital fundraising platforms and webpages.
• Assist Fund Development with events and projects as needed.

Conocimientos

Donor relations

Written communication

Project coordination

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Publisher

Adobe InDesign

Canva

CRM/Email platforms (Salesforce, Marketing Cloud)

Descripción del empleo

Annual Giving Specialist (Association Office)

Annual Giving Specialist (Association Office)
Full-Time/Regular
$80,000.00 Salaried

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers – to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The YMCA of Greater New York Association Office is seeking an Annual Giving Specialist.The Annual Giving Specialist supports theexecution and growth of the Y’s Annual Fund and related fundraising initiatives,with a special focus in the planning and coordination of the Y’s endurance andpeer-to-peer fundraising efforts. This role will also serve as a key liaison tothe Y branches, working closely with internal teams and external partners tocoordinate fundraising activities, strengthen participation, and supportrevenue and donor engagement across the Association.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the production and coordination of citywide materials for annual appeals, targeted campaigns, giving days, and endurance events, working with external agencies, designers, writers, and mailing partners as needed.
  
• Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of endurance event participants, including day-to-day fundraising communications, activities, and support before, during, and after each event.
  
• Collaborate with the Donor Ops team on participant registration, vendor logistics, data, and other operational needs related to endurance events.
  
• Serve as a key liaison to Branch staff, maintaining and organizing Annual Fund tools, resources, and materials to support local fundraising efforts, and coordinating communication and participation in citywide initiatives.
  
• Serve as the day-to-day Annual Fund liaison to Branch staff, providing guidance and resources to support local fundraising efforts, coordinating branch communications and participation in Association-wide initiatives, and responding to ongoing branch needs.
  
• In partnership with the Donor Ops team, help coordinate annual giving outreach calendar including tracking deliverables, changes/updates, lists, and monitoring email performance and results.
  
• Support the management, maintenance, and content updates of digital fundraising platforms and webpages.
  
• Supportthe Fund Development department with special events and projects as needed.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sDegree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, annual or individual giving, donor engagement, volunteer management, or a related administrative role.
  
• Experience supporting Annual Fund, monthly giving, campaigns, or peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  
• Excellent creative writing and verbal communication skills, with experience producing donor-facing content.
  
• Knowledge of graphic design; previous experience with Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign, or Canva a plus.
  
• Experience working with content management systems, CRMs, and email marketing platforms, such as Salesforce/NPSP, Marketing Cloud, Classy, or comparable systems preferred.
  
• Experiencein using HTML, content management systems (e.g. WordPress), email systems (e.g.Marketing Cloud) and relationship management software a plus.
• Desire to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, results-oriented team.
  
• Strong customer service mindset and commitment to positive donor experiences.
  
• Demonstrated reliability, adaptability, and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
  
• Healthy appreciation forthe Y’s mission.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staffmembers, including retirement benefits , medical benefits,paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility isdetermined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time),tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for moreinformation.

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