Senior Association Fund Development Director

YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo seeks a Senior Association Fund Development Director to lead fundraising, major gifts, capital campaigns and donor development. You will build donor relationships, drive annual giving and endowment initiatives, manage grants and collaborate with the Board to expand community impact.

As a senior leader, you’ll align fundraising with organizational strategy, oversee campaigns and donor communications, and engage volunteers to advance the YMCA mission while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• 5-8+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience with major gifts, campaigns and donor development.
• Foundation, corporate and government grant writing expertise.
• Experience building and growing a donor base.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements comprehensive fundraising strategies including campaigns and events.
• Leads capital campaigns with donor solicitation, strategy and goal setting.
• Cultivates and stewards relationships with donors, sponsors and foundations.
• Oversees grant proposals, budgeting and reporting.
• Collaborates with the Board and volunteers to maximize engagement.
• Represents the organization at events and in media opportunities.

Skills

Major gifts

Capital campaigns

Donor relations

Fundraising strategy

Advocacy

Digital fundraising

Public relations

Volunteer training

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CFRE credential (preferred)

Job description

YMCA OF GREATER KALAMAZOO JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Senior Association Fund Development DirectorStatus: Full-Time, ExemptPay Rate: $70,000 – $80,000Reports to: President/CEOPosition Summary:The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Senior Association Fund Development Director to lead and grow our fundraising efforts. As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll build meaningful donor relationships, secure major gifts, lead capital campaigns, and develop strategies that expand our community impact.The Senior Association Fund Development Director is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization’s fundraising, development and philanthropic strategy to help drive sustainable revenue growth through annual giving, major and planned gifts, corporate giving, foundation partnerships, capital development and endowment development. This includes managing donor relations, coordinating fundraising campaigns and special events, overseeing grant acquisition and management, and strengthening community partnerships. Additionally, this role will lead and implement capital campaigns to support major fund initiatives.Our Culture:Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.Essential Functions:Develops and implements comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual campaigns, capital campaigns, special events, and legacy gift programsCultivates and stewards relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation partnersLeads and executes the planning and execution of capital campaigns, including donor solicitation, campaign strategy, and goal settingDirects and coordinates special fundraising events and community engagement initiativesOversees the preparation and submission of grant proposals and funding applicationsDevelops, monitors and executes the development department’s budget and financial goals.Works with marketing team to create compelling fundraising materials, newsletters, and donor communicationsManages donor databases and ensures accurate record-keeping and reportingCollaborates with the Board of Directors and fundraising committees to maximize engagement and contributionsRepresents the organization at public events, networking functions, and media opportunitiesDevelops and manages planned giving programs and investmentsSecures corporate sponsorships and partnerships to support organizational initiativesEngages, trains volunteers in fundraising activities and donor relationsLeads advocacy efforts and public relations initiatives to enhance community visibilityWorks with the YMCA Executive team to align fundraising with long-term goalsPerform other duties as assignedYMCA Competencies (Leader)Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establish goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.Salary and Benefits:Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options availableGenerous PTO and paid Sick timeSeven (7) organization paid floating holidays12% Funded Retirement SavingsFree Family Membership and program/activity discountsQualifications:Required:Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent5-8+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated success in major gifts, campaigns and donor developmentFoundation, corporate and government grant writing expertiseExperience building and growing donor basePreferred:Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or equivalent credentialExperience working with nonprofit boards and community leadersKnowledge of financial management related to fundraising, including budgeting and complianceAbility to create and execute successful capital campaignsFamiliarity with social media and digital fundraising strategiesExperience in planned giving, corporate partnerships, and advocacyWork Environment & Physical Demands:To perform this job successfully an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and duties listed above, and the physical demands of the position listed here, are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an employee with disabilities to perform the essential duties.The physical demands of the position include:Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergencyAbility to lead and interact in-group activities and perform related physical skillsAbility to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouchAbility to climb, push, and pullAbility to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds