Director of Community Impact & Fund Development

Socket.dev; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keene Family YMCA seeks a Development Director to elevate philanthropy in the Monadnock Region. You will lead fundraising, major gifts, annual giving, and grants; develop events and partnerships; collaborate with staff, volunteers, and donors to expand donor engagement.

You will work with the CEO and Board to grow a culture of philanthropy, strengthen CI programs, and increase the Y's visibility as a mission-driven nonprofit serving the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years’ proven success in philanthropy with experience in major gifts, annual giving, foundation and corporate grants, capital development, planned giving, and volunteer development.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading and managing a team and department budget.
• Direct experience working with Boards and fund development volunteers.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting to decision-makers at elevated levels.
• Ability to develop strategic and operational plans and drive change management.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Y’s philanthropy and fundraising efforts, including annual and major gifts, grants, events, and corporate/foundation support.
• Leads community impact efforts, builds CI partnerships, and educates staff, volunteers, donors and the community.
• Researches prospects, cultivates relationships, secures gifts, and manages acknowledgements; plans capital campaigns and related events.
• Promotes the YMCA in the local community and builds relationships with organizations, businesses and government entities.
• Collaborates with marketing/communications and represents the Y in community affairs; builds cross-population relationships.
• Works with the Board and committees to enhance fundraising roles and staff development.
• Serves as primary staff for CI and Legacy Giving committees and special events.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Annual giving

Foundation grants

Volunteer development

Budget management

Boards collaboration

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, development, communications, public relations, human services, or equivalent

Job description

The Keene Family YMCA seeks a Development Director to elevate philanthropy in the Monadnock Region. You will lead fundraising, major gifts, annual giving, and grants; develop events and partnerships; collaborate with staff, volunteers, and donors to expand donor engagement.

You will work with the CEO and Board to grow a culture of philanthropy, strengthen CI programs, and increase the Y's visibility as a mission-driven nonprofit serving the community.