Director, Volunteerism and Fundraising

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Volunteerism and Fundraising to support advancement financial services and provide administrative help. Responsibilities include donor data management, event coordination, and reporting to leadership.

The role emphasizes building relationships, facilitating campaigns, and ensuring accurate data for stewardship across the LA network.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three years of progressive office experience; supervisory experience favored.

Responsibilities

• Assist with donor pledges, contributions, and fundraising assets.
• Provide board support: notes, meetings coordination, donor communication.
• Coordinate special events, campaigns, and prospect outreach.
• Administer Raiser's Edge and Luminate Online data and reporting.
• Produce fundraising and financial reports for centers and metro area.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Luminate Online

Job description

YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELESThe LA Y is the Center for Community Well-Being in Los Angeles, committed to building stronger communities by providing equitable programs and services to empower all. We are focused on fighting food insecurity, providing equity in education, making sure every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of sports, ensuring kids and teens have a safe place to grow, learn and live a healthy lifestyle. Our mission is to provide services and resources that contribute to the well-being of our community. The LA Y operates 29 Centers and over 200 program sites across LA County.POSITION SUMMARYThe YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles’ Director of Volunteerism and Fundraising reports to the Executive Director/Operations Executive Director. The Director of Volunteerism and Fundraising will be charged with supporting advancement financial services activities at the Center level and will also serve as administrative support. This role will help to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data through administrative functions in gift processing and stewardship. The Director of Volunteerism and Fundraising will be responsible for aiding in the successful administration of fundraising activities with responsibilities including but not limited to clerical support, office administration, accounts payable/receivable, special events assistance, and general administration duties. This role will require for the individual to be motivated, dynamic, and effective in establishing and strengthening relationships across the association.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSADVANCEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICESAssist with collecting, securing, and realizing donor pledges and contributionsAssist with creating fundraising assets such as letters, appeals, emails, mailings, etc.Serve as support staff for the board of managers in providing lists, leads, letters, and coordinating meetings with new board members and donorsAssist with board meetings and committees to speak on and keep notes around fundraising efforts and board developmentServe as special events and member engagement lead efforts and projectsKeep records and provide reports of fundraising efforts and goalsSupport the administration of The Raiser’s Edge (RE) (to research donors and make notes) and Luminate Online (LO) databasesCreate, implement, and manage procedures/best practices for proper use of RE and LOPerform ongoing work to clean up, organize, and properly code constituent and gift data to maintain a clean RE databaseStay up to date with advances and revisions of RE and LO software and required hardwareFollow up with donors with thank you notes and impact reportsResearch available grants and work with the mission advancement team to apply for grants with the Eds review and approvalCreate innovative displays and marketing materials to engage members and communities in annual campaigns appealLead and coordinate the Staff & Teams campaignsOwn all reporting and forms related to fundraising and allocationsProvide biweekly reports to ED with updated fundraising informationMeet and introduce prospective individual donors and corporate sponsors to the EDHelp secure corporate sponsorships for annual fundraising events such as Stair ClimbLead registration and communication efforts for all fundraising eventsManage all logistics and procurement efforts fundraising eventsMaintain fundraising data so it can be easily used for prospect management, donor cultivation and stewardship, fundraising appeals, and other communicationsPerform stewardship activities including generating and mailing gift acknowledgements and pledge remindersProduce financial and fundraising reports to serve as analytical fundraising tools for Centers and Metro monthly and as needed.ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTProvide a full range of administrative, clerical, and department support including but not limited to:Logistical support for meetings or events (room reservations, food orders, materials, set-up and AV, etc.)Mail merges and other communicationsVendor invoices and expense reportsAll other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESDemonstrated understanding of fundraising databases and best practices in their use and managementHighly developed organizational and time-management skills, ability to effectively multi-taskStrong attention to detailStrong oral and written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office programsAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and prospects, building respect, consensus and trustKEY RESULT AREASIncrease accuracy and consistency of constituent and gift data in YMCA fundraising systemsMaintain consistent schedule of stewardship activitiesProvide a high level of support to the Senior Director of Advancement Services and the SVPsYMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESThe Y’s Leadership Competency Model is comprised of multiple leadership competencies (leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the Y), organized by the four disciplines of cause driven leadership:Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community.Competencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & VolunteerismBuilding Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs.Competencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, InclusionLeading Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community.Competencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project ManagementDeveloping & Inspiring Others: support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact.Competencies Include: Developing Self & Others, Emotional MaturityWhile all competencies are significant the following are critical to success in this position:Change LeadershipCollaborationFunctional ExpertiseDeveloping Self & OthersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAGE: 21 years or olderEDUCATION:• A High School Diploma is required, bachelor’s degree preferredRELATED EXPERIENCE:Three years of increasing responsibility and experience in a fast-paced office environment preferredTwo or more years of supervisory experience.Experience managing budgets and multiple program areas preferred.• Raiser’s Edge experience strongly preferredSPECIALIZED SKILLS:Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.Highly developed organizational and time- management skills required; proficient in Microsoft Office programsExperience with program development, budgeting, staff supervision, and community partnerships.Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and youth development.CERTIFICATIONS:YMCA Team Leader Certification preferredWORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSYou must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.