Director of Philanthropy — Major Gifts & Campaigns

YMCA of the Palm Beaches; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of the Palm Beaches is seeking a seasoned Director of Philanthropy to lead fundraising and donor engagement, strengthening community impact. This role reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and collaborates with CEO, staff, volunteers, and partners to drive annual giving, major gifts, campaigns, grants, and stewardship.

Responsibilities include managing a donor portfolio, overseeing events and campaigns, and guiding operations, analytics, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree and/or CFRE/CFRM preferred.
• 5+ years fundraising/nonprofit development experience.
• Experience with annual giving, major gifts, grants and campaigns.
• Strong moves-management, data-driven results mindset.
• Grant writing experience preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the philanthropy department.
• Oversee annual giving strategies, fundraising events, and campaign initiatives.
• Cultivate, solicit, close, and steward major gifts (six figures).
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 prospective and current mid-level and major gift donors.
• Build relationships with individuals, families, businesses, corporations, and foundations.
• Participate in prospect moves-management meetings and track donor activity and progress.
• Oversee development operations, donor database management, stewardship, and reporting.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Associate Director of Philanthropy.
• Partner with Marketing/PR on fundraising communications and donor recognition.
• Support grant development and maintain relationships with foundation and corporate partners.
• Represent the YMCA at community and fundraising events.

Skills

Relationship-building

Donor engagement

Fundraising strategy

Communication

Leadership

Moves management

Data & metrics

Grant writing

Microsoft Office

Fundraising databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or CFRE/CFRM preferred

Tools

Fundraising database

Job description

The YMCA of the Palm Beaches is seeking a seasoned Director of Philanthropy to lead fundraising and donor engagement, strengthening community impact. This role reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and collaborates with CEO, staff, volunteers, and partners to drive annual giving, major gifts, campaigns, grants, and stewardship.

Responsibilities include managing a donor portfolio, overseeing events and campaigns, and guiding operations, analytics, and reporting.