Development & Annual Giving Manager

Lansing YMCA; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Montclair seeks a Development and Annual Giving Manager to support fundraising efforts and strengthen relationships with donors and community supporters.

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the role coordinates annual giving campaigns, supports donor cultivation and stewardship, and helps implement initiatives that advance the Y's mission. This hands-on position offers growth and collaboration with staff, volunteers, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of four years of nonprofit fundraising, development, annual giving, or a related field.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and stewardship activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assigned projects.
• Strong interpretation skills and a genuine interest in building donor and community relationships.
• Experience using donor management databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners.
• Commitment to the YMCA of Montclair's mission and values.
• Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual giving campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Help implement campaigns that advance the Y's mission.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising campaigns

Communication skills

Project management

Donor databases

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The YMCA of Montclair seeks a motivated, organized, and relationship-oriented Development and Annual Giving Manager to support the organization's fundraising efforts and strengthen relationships with donors and community supporters.

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, this position will play a key role in coordinating the YMCA of Montclair's annual giving campaigns, support donor cultivation and stewardship, and helping implement fundraising initiatives that advance the Y's mission.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills who enjoys building relationships, managing projects, and working collaboratively. This is a hands-on position with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to major gifts and capital campaign fundraising.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, annual giving, or a related field.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and stewardship activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manager multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assigned projects.
• Strong interpretation skills and a genuine interest in building donor and community relationships.
• Experience using donor management databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners.
• Commitment to the YMCA of Montclair's mission and values.
• Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.