Development & Annual Giving Manager

YMCA of the USA; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Montclair seeks a motivated, organized 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 hands‑on role coordinates annual giving campaigns, supports donor cultivation and stewardship, and helps implement fundraising initiatives that advance the Y’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 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 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 donor communications.
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Assist in implementing fundraising initiatives that advance the Y’s mission.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners.
• Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer on strategic fundraising priorities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Donor relations

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Donor management databases

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.

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• 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.