Are you a visionary leader with a passion for community impact and fundraising excellence?

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization, committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Vice President of Development of the YMCA of Greater Montgomery serves on the CEO’s senior leadership team and provides strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts and capital campaigns. The position assists the YMCA in developing and actively engaging volunteer board of directors in fundraising and positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.

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:

1. Responsible for leading, developing and implementing a plan for the engagement of all Centers, their staff, volunteers, members and local community seeking the resources needed to address the significant strategic initiatives and impact needs with their communities. Works with branch leaders to accomplish Association and Branch fundraising goals.

2. Develops systems and manages resources, including the financial development budget, needed to carry out the fundraising plans. Develops appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the association.

3. Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting major gift prospects. Maintains database resource file on top community leaders.

4. Train and coach next levels of staff and volunteer leaders and achieve funding results to support the existing growth opportunities. Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.

5. Assist Center Executives with board development, training and management to position each YMCA as a “charity of choice” within the local community.

6. Directs and coordinates association capital development, annual campaign and endowment programs.

7. Develop plans and strategies for the Centers Annual Campaigns as a critical element within the overall organization’s Development strategy.

8. Prepares and coordinates proposals for grants from government, private foundations, and other sources.

9. Develops strategies to increase volunteer and staff involvement at all levels of financial development.

10. Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.

11. Creates and implements effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish the mission and cause with maximum impact. Develops plans to clearly communicate the case for support to members, participants, and the community.

12. Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of Development Staff

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Philanthropy
• Program/Project Management
• Volunteerism

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
• YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.
• Five or more years of professional experience with a background in fundraising in the YMCA or another non-profit preferred.
• Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Working knowledge of giving and charitable vehicles.
• Ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission.
• Knowledge of the media and its use in gaining exposure for YMCA events and programs.
• Foundation and government grant writing expertise.
• CFRE or equivalent preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CPR certification withing 30 days of hire
• Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens trainings

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• YMCA Membership
• Program Discounts
• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
• Optional 403B Retirement Savings Account
• Troy University Tuition Discount
• Professional Development Opportunities and Trainings

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you a certified fundraising executive?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• fundraising in the YMCA or other non-profit: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person