Senior Director, Major Gifts & Planned Giving

YMCA of NorthWest North Carolina; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina seeks a Vice President of Major Gifts and Planned Giving to lead the association's major gifts, planned giving and endowment work, building lasting donor relationships across our communities. The Vice President reports to the Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer, and supervises the Grants & Proposal Director, shaping strategy for grants and donor engagement.

The role also leads the YMCA Camp Hanes Annual Campaign, heritage gifts, and capital

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of major/planned giving and endowment.
• Proven fundraising track record in major gifts.
• Experience supervising staff and grants proposals.
• CFRE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Solicit major gifts for priorities and campaigns.
• Lead planned giving program and Heritage Club.
• Oversee grants strategy and proposals for 14 branches.
• Supervise Grants & Proposal Director and align with senior leadership.
• Plan capital campaigns and donor stewardship efforts.
• Collaborate with branch executives and volunteers to advance the mission.
• Ensure compliance, reporting and donor stewardship.

Skills

Major Gifts

Planned Giving

Endowment

Donor Relations

Grants Management

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Moves management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFRE preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina seeks a Vice President of Major Gifts and Planned Giving to lead the association's major gifts, planned giving and endowment work, building lasting donor relationships across our communities. The Vice President reports to the Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer, and supervises the Grants & Proposal Director, shaping strategy for grants and donor engagement.

The role also leads the YMCA Camp Hanes Annual Campaign, heritage gifts, and capital