Development & Annual Giving Mananger

Montclair Ymca; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Montclair in Montclair, NJ invites applications for a Development & Annual Giving Manager. This hands‑on role coordinates annual giving campaigns, supports donor cultivation and stewardship, and helps implement fundraising initiatives to advance the Y's mission.

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, you will collaborate with staff to engage donors and the community. The ideal candidate is organized and relationship‑oriented, capable of managing multiple projects with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of four years nonprofit fundraising experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of the YMCA of Montclair’s annual giving campaigns, including employee, member, and community giving.
• Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to identify opportunities to increase donor participation and strengthen annual giving.
• Manage campaign timelines, communications, and follow-up activities to ensure fundraising initiatives stay on track.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop fundraising appeals, campaign materials, and donor communications.
• Track campaign progress, prepare fundraising reports, and assist in evaluating results.
• Support fundraising events and other development initiatives as needed.
• Maintain accurate donor records in the donor management system.
• Coordinate gift processing, donor acknowledgements, and related record-keeping.
• Prepare donor lists, fundraising reports, and other materials to support development activities.
• Help monitor grant deadlines and reporting requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Fundraising knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Donor management databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Development & Annual Giving Manager

Montclair, NJ, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

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.

OUR CULTURE

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Annual Giving and Fundraising

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of the YMCA of Montclair’s annual giving campaigns, including employee giving, member giving, and community appeals.
• Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to identify opportunities to increase donor participation and strengthen annual giving.
• Manage campaign timelines, communications, and follow-up activities to ensure fundraising initiatives stay on track.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop fundraising appeals, campaign materials, and donor communications.
• Track campaign progress, prepare fundraising reports, and assist in evaluating results.
• Support fundraising events and other development initiatives as needed.

Development Operations

• Maintain accurate donor records in the YMCA of Montclair’s donor management system.
• Coordinate gift processing, donor acknowledgements, and related record-keeping.
• Prepare donor lists, fundraising reports, and other materials to support development activities.
• Help identify opportunities to improve development procedures and donor communications.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coordination for the part-time Grants Manager.
• Help monitor grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and proposal submissions.
• Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and program staff to support grant-related activities.

Board, Volunteer, and Organizational Engagement

• Assist the Chief Philanthropy Officer in coordinating board and volunteer participation in fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with YMCA of Montclair staff and program leadership to gather stories and information demonstrating the impact of philanthropic support.
• Represent the YMCA of Montclair at donor and community events as appropriate.
• Support a positive culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

Child Protection and Organizational Responsibilities

• Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
• Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers and require them to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
• Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the Y's disciplinary procedures and respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicates to all employees and volunteers the Y's commitment to protect our members from abuse.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Strategic and Analytical Thinker
• Strong project management and organizational ability
• Results-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with YMCA annual giving campaigns or similar nonprofit fundraising programs.
• Exposure to capital campaign fundraising.
• Experience coordinating fundraising events and volunteer activities.
• Prior experience providing guidance or supervision to colleagues.
• Knowledge of the Montclair community and supporting areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This work requires the following physical activities: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. He/she must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time and not become distracted. The work is performed primarily indoors, and may require occasional travel to the branches/sites of the YMCA of Montclair.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Benefits include complimentary YMCA membership; accrued PTO; Medical, Vision, and Dental Health Insurance; paid Holidays, enrollment in the Y's retirement program (must complete 1000 hours within 2 years of service) with 12% of salary contributed by the Y; 50% discount for SACC (before and aftercare), Early Learning Center, and Summer Camp programs in our Y facilities; a rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities; a challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.