Director of Major & Planned Gifts

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is looking for a Director of Major & Planned Gifts to enhance fundraising efforts. This critical role involves building and maintaining donor relationships, securing significant contributions, and leading planned giving initiatives, all while supporting the organization's mission and community impact.

Qualifications

• 7 years of fundraising experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Track record in securing major and planned gifts ($50,000 and above).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate transformational donor relationships.
• Secure major and planned gifts to support the Y's mission.
• Grow and steward the Heritage Club Society recognition group.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Donor Relations

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or marketing

Tools

Constituent relationship management (CRM)

Microsoft Office

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking a dedicated and strategic Director of Major & Planned Gifts to help advance our mission through the cultivation of transformational donor relationships. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this position plays a key role in securing major and planned gifts that support the Y’s long-term vision and community impact. This position will focus on securing gifts from YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas members, donors and employees as well as growing and stewarding the Heritage Club Society recognition group. The right candidate is excited to take the next career step and appreciates the challenge of discovery work and building relationships.

A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or marketing and seven (7) years of previous fundraising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated successful track record in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and planned gifts ($50,000 and above) preferred.

Proficient in constituent relationship management (CRM) system to strategically plan and track activities.

History of initiating planned giving conversations with prospective donors, and is comfortable discussing gifts of assets, appreciated securities and developing long-term relations with planned giving donors.

Strong skills in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. The ability to convey complex ideas via presentations, emails, and face-to-face communications.

Must be a proactive and creative problem-solver, able to work both independently and with a broad range of internal and external partners to develop relationships, facilitate collaboration and achieve results.

Demonstrated understanding of fundraising best practices in annual giving campaign, direct response, special events and working with volunteers.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and donor/constituent management databases.

Must demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills, with outstanding attention to detail and ability to uphold deadlines.