Vice President of Development

Paycom; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA in Lexington, SC seeks a Vice President of Development to lead fundraising strategy and donor relations, driving sustainable revenue growth through annual giving, major gifts, and partnerships. The role oversees capital campaigns, grant management, and endowment initiatives, coordinating with marketing and volunteers to maximize impact.

The role requires a strong nonprofit fundraising background, 5–8+ years in major gifts, and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated success in major gifts, campaigns and donor development.
• Foundation, corporate and government grant writing expertise.
• Experience building and growing a donor base, ideally in a developing organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops fundraising strategies including annual campaigns and capital campaigns.
• Cultivates and stewards relationships with donors, sponsors and foundations.
• Leads capital campaigns, donor solicitation and goal setting.
• Oversees grant proposals and funding applications.
• Manages development department budget and financial goals.
• Collaborates with marketing for fundraising materials and donor communications.
• Manages donor databases and reporting.
• Represents YMCA at events and with boards/committees.
• Leads advocacy and public relations to enhance visibility.
• Engages volunteers in fundraising activities and donor relations.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Campaign management

Budgeting

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Donor databases

Job description

Position Details

Job Details: Job Location: Branch Resource office - Lexington, SC 29072, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year

Position Summary:

The Vice President of Development 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, overseeing grant acquisition and management, and strengthening community partnerships. Additionally, this role will lead and implement capital campaigns to support major funding initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and implements comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual campaigns, capital campaigns, and legacy gift programs.
• Cultivates and stewards' relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation partners.
• Leads and executes the planning and execution of capital campaigns, including donor solicitation, campaign strategy, and goal setting.
• Directs and coordinates special fundraising events and community engagement initiatives.
• Oversees the preparation and submission of grant proposals and funding applications.
• Develops, monitors and executes the development department’s budget and financial goals.
• Works with marketing teams to create compelling fundraising materials, newsletters, and donor communications.
• Manages donor databases and ensures accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Collaborates with the Board of Directors and fundraising committees to maximize engagement and contributions.
• Represents the organization at public events, networking functions, and media opportunities.
• Develops and manages planned giving programs and investments.
• Secures corporate sponsorships and partnerships to support organizational initiatives.
• Engages, trains volunteers in fundraising activities and donor relations.
• Leads advocacy efforts and public relations initiatives to enhance community visibility.
• Works with the YMCA Executive team to align fundraising with long-term goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

• Mission Advancement
• Collaboration
• Operational Effectiveness
• Personal Growth

Qualifications:

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or equivalent credential.
• Experience working with nonprofit boards and community leaders.
• Knowledge of financial management related to fundraising, including budgeting and compliance.
• Ability to create and execute successful capital campaigns.
• Familiarity with social media and digital fundraising strategies.
• Experience in planned giving, corporate partnerships, and advocacy.

Work 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 emergency.
• Ability to lead and interact in-group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds.

This job description is not all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other duties if requested by the immediate supervisor. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract.