Major Gift Officer - Full Time

Philaymca; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer day

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off + 7 holidays

Supplemental insurance benefits

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Major Gift Officer to engage the community in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role focuses on major gifts, donor relations, and regional collaboration across Philadelphia branches.

You will travel across Greater Philadelphia, research donors, and coordinate with Marketing and operations to secure support and maintain compliance. This is a hands-on nonprofit fundraising role with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years of major gift fundraising experience in YMCA or not-for-profit.
• Knowledge of annual/major/planned giving, donor relations and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Connect members to philanthropic goals of Greater Philadelphia YMCA.
• Manage gifts over $1,000 and expand major gift prospects.
• Maintain regional presence and identify growth opportunities in major gifts.
• Prioritize donor touches and steward current and potential donors.
• Support regional operations and board recruitment as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing to design and execute communications.
• Ensure compliance with internal and legal policies and produce reports.

Skills

Donor relations

Travel willingness

Donor research

CRM platform

Leading teams

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Association Office, 400 Fayette St, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

We believe that great people build great communities.

We are looking for a Major Gift Officer who can help us engage the local community to facilitate our vision of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all.

Some rewards for joining our team:

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances

Generous Paid Time Off + 7 paid holidays throughout the year

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Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job as our Major Gift Officer:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

3+ years of professional experience with a background in major gift fundraising in the YMCA or another not-for-profit organization.

Knowledgeable in annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, leading teams, and donor relations

• Willingness to travel across Greater Philadelphia branch locations

Technical proficiency in donor research and CRM platform

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Major Gift Officer:

Helping to connect members to the philanthropic goals of Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Focus on nurturing gifts of more than $1,000

Maintaining an active presence in our region of focus with the goal of identifying new, or growing current, major gift prospects

Prioritizing donor touches and sound stewardship for all current and potential prospects

Supporting regional operations teams in major gift fundraising and pipeline cultivation, as well as regional board recruiting as needed

Collaborating with the Marketing Department to design and execute internal and external departmental communications

Ensuring compliance with internal and legal policies and procedures

Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting

What you can expect:

Support from an amazing team

Opportunities to learn & grow

Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

The opportunity to build strong community relationships while building our community

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

Association Office, 400 Fayette St, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States of America