Philanthropy Director: Lead Annual & Major Gifts

YMCA of the USA; Asheville (NC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

YMCA of the USA in Asheville, NC seeks a Director of Philanthropy to lead annual giving, secure major gifts, and strengthen donor relationships in support of long-range fundraising goals. Reporting to the VP of Financial Development, this role blends fundraising leadership with hands-on donor work, balancing strategy with portfolio management and staff coaching.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 5–7 years fundraising experience, planned giving, and CFRE; experience

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and CFRE preferred.
• YMCA experience preferred.
• 5–7 years progressive fundraising experience with success in annual and major giving.
• Planned giving experience; capital or comprehensive campaign experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading and coaching fundraising staff and volunteers.

Responsabilidades

• Lead annual giving and major gifts strategies.
• Balance fundraising leadership with direct donor work; manage a personal major gifts portfolio.
• Strengthen donor relationships and promote a culture of philanthropy across the YMCA.
• Collaborate with leaders and volunteers to grow the donor base and fundraising results.

Conocimientos

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Donor relations

Portfolio management

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CFRE certification

Herramientas

Fundraising CRM software

Analytics tools

Descripción del empleo

YMCA of the USA in Asheville, NC seeks a Director of Philanthropy to lead annual giving, secure major gifts, and strengthen donor relationships in support of long-range fundraising goals. Reporting to the VP of Financial Development, this role blends fundraising leadership with hands-on donor work, balancing strategy with portfolio management and staff coaching.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 5–7 years fundraising experience, planned giving, and CFRE; experience