Senior Fund Development Director: Major Gifts & Campaigns

Kzooymca; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Generous PTO and paid Sick time

7 floating holidays (organization-paid

12% Retirement Savings

Free Family Membership and program/dis

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo is seeking a Senior Association Fund Development Director to lead and grow fundraising efforts, including major gifts, capital campaigns, and donor development. You will work with the leadership team to secure sustainable revenue and strengthen community impact.

Responsibilities include coordinating campaigns, managing donor relations, overseeing grants, and collaborating with the Board and volunteers to expand philanthropic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–8+ years nonprofit fundraising with success in major gifts, campaigns, donor development.
• Experience with foundation, corporate and government grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Cultivates and steward relationships with individual donors, sponsors, and foundations.
• Leads and executes capital campaigns, donor solicitation, and goal setting.
• Directs special fundraising events and community engagement initiatives.
• Oversees grant proposals and funding applications; manages development budget.

Skills

Major gifts

Campaigns

Donor development

Fundraising strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo is seeking a Senior Association Fund Development Director to lead and grow fundraising efforts, including major gifts, capital campaigns, and donor development. You will work with the leadership team to secure sustainable revenue and strengthen community impact.

Responsibilities include coordinating campaigns, managing donor relations, overseeing grants, and collaborating with the Board and volunteers to expand philanthropic initiatives.