Development Administrator

Young Mens Christian Association Of; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaheim Family YMCA is seeking a Development Administrator to lead fundraising campaigns and support the CEO with high‑level admin tasks. You will develop systems, manage donor databases, and drive donor engagement to advance the YMCA’s mission in Anaheim.

The role requires collaboration across departments, capital campaigns, and event support, with duties that include scheduling, minutes, and reporting. A strong track record in development is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in fundraising or nonprofit administration.
• Experience with donor cultivation, stewardship, and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate annual fundraising campaign and strategic planning for mission advancement.
• Develop systems and manage resources to carry out fundraising plans and events.
• Maintain database resource files on top community leaders, donor prospects, and alumni.
• Manage Donor Perfect donor CRM.
• Develop, implement, and manage donor outreach, recognition, stewardship strategies, and engagement communications.
• Implement donor-centric communication inviting current and prospective donors to give.
• Collaborate with departments to promote philanthropy and YMCA programs.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Assist with capital campaign projects as needed.
• Track, record, retain, and recruit new sponsorships for Y Community Complex.
• Gather data for and prepare the Y USA Annual Report.
• Perform related duties; manage CEO schedule, travel, and expenses.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare minutes, and distribute mail.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Administration

Event planning

Data reporting

Donor engagement

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Donor Perfect

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description: This position supports the work of the Anaheim Family YMCA, a leading charitable nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the community of Anaheim through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The development administrator works closely with the CEO to meet the organization’s fundraising and development goals. Development administrators provide the CEO with high-level administrative support. The development administrator’s primary tasks are as follows.Lead and coordinate association annual fundraising campaign and strategic planning for mission advancement.Develop systems and manage resources needed to carry out fundraising plans and events.Maintain database resource files on top community leaders, donor prospects, and alumni.Manage Donor Perfect, which is a donor contact relationship management software.Develop, implement, and manage donor outreach, recognition, stewardship strategies, donor engagement and communication efforts including meetings, mailings, reports, and events.Implement “donor-centric” communication to invite all current and prospective donors to make life changing impact through giving.Work closely with other departments and employees to promote the attributes of being philanthropic.Assist with all special events as needed.Assist with capital campaign projects as needed.Track, record, retain, and recruit new panel and other sponsorships for the Y Community Complex.Assist gathering data for and prepare the Y USA Annual Report.Perform other related job functions and duties as assigned.Manage the CEO’s schedule, make travel arrangements as necessary, and prepare expense reports.Coordinate arrangements for meetings of various committees and task forces. Produce and maintain the minutes for the meetings.Coordinate annual schedules for the board of directors and management meetings.Distribute incoming mail and packages and process outgoing mail.Wage: $72,000 to $78,000 annual salaryHours: Full time, exempt positionLocation: Anaheim Family YMCA Administration OfficeRefer to the complete job description for more details on the duties and qualifications of the position available from human resources.Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age.Preferably, qualified applicants have two or more years of professional experience with a background in fundraising or administration with the YMCA or another nonprofit. This includes at least two years of experience in development or fundraising, cultivating and stewarding donors, tracking and creating reports, and developing materials.Preferably, qualified applicants have a bachelor’s degree in a related field.Qualified applicants can relate to and build impactful relationships with top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.Qualified applicants must be able to use typical business software and office equipment. They also have knowledge of the media, including social media, and its impact in gaining exposure for YMCA events and programs.All potential employees must submit to and comply with all requirements for employment including, but not limited to, a criminal background check, drug and alcohol testing, health screening, and tuberculosis test.The development administrator must become a YMCA business driver. As a YMCA business driver, the employee must possess a valid and current driver’s license and must provide proof of minimum CA vehicle insurance coverage upon request. Business drivers must maintain an acceptable driving record. The Anaheim Family YMCA will verify driving records by running a motor vehicle report. Employees who are YMCA business drivers who do not maintain an acceptable driving record may be prohibited from being a business driver, which could affect employment status.