VP of Philanthropy & Growth

YMCA of the USA

Denver (CO)

Sur place

USD 120 000 - 180 000

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Résumé du poste

The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver seeks a strategic Vice President of Development to lead all fundraising initiatives, cultivating major gifts, foundations, annual giving, and capital campaigns aligned with the organization’s mission. This senior leader will partner with the CEO and Board to set priorities, grow donor engagement, and build sustainable fundraising systems across channels.

They will lead and develop the Development team, drive donor stewardship, and translate organizational

Qualifications

Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising and development experience, including experience leading people, fundraising initiatives, or multiple development functions.
Demonstrated success in major individual donor cultivation and relationship-building, or equivalent success across multiple fundraising channels such as annual giving, grants, and corporate giving.
Strong knowledge of the Denver-area philanthropic community; established relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, civic leaders, and other philanthropic partners are strongly preferred.
Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff, with the ability to establish clear expectations and foster accountability.
Ability to think strategically across multiple fundraising channels, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, grants, and capital campaigns, and to build systems that support sustainable growth.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a CEO, senior leadership, Board members, volunteers, donors, and community partners.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the judgment, presence, and communication skills necessary to engage donors and community leaders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate organizational priorities, community impact, and opportunities for philanthropic investment.
Working knowledge of donor management/CRM systems, prospect management, donor stewardship, gift administration, and fundraising performance measures.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with relationship-building, operational execution, and personal donor engagement.
Demonstrated ability to adapt fundraising strategies, systems, and team capacity as an organization grows.
Knowledge and understanding of general business matters, including strategic planning, budget development, and financial reporting.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. CFRE or advanced degree preferred but not required.
Commitment to inclusion, shared accountability, teamwork, and the YMCA’s mission and values.

Responsabilités

Lead and develop the Development team and provide strategic direction for donor engagement and fundraising operations.
Translate organizational priorities into effective fundraising strategy across channels (annual giving, major gifts, foundations, capital campaigns).
Personally build key philanthropic relationships and steward major donor engagement and solicitations.
Collaborate with the CEO on major donor engagement and strategy.
Advance contributed revenue while modeling YMCA values and fostering a collaborative culture.