What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of Development and External Affairs position at Armed Services YMCA San Diego?
WHO WE ARE
For more than 100 years, the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) San Diego has supported our military community. The organization serves as the constant in a military family’s life : on the home front, during deployment, when transitioning between bases, and in times of conflict and peace.
As an Association of the YMCA of the USA, the ASYMCA is specifically dedicated to serving active-duty junior enlisted military service members and their families from all six armed services : Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The oldest military support organization in the U.S., the ASYMCA has been “Strengthening Our Military Family®” since 1861 through its 12 branches and 24 affiliate partners, serving 87 military installations and facilities nationwide. Our nationally and locally tailored programs and services for our nation’s troops and their families are offered at no or low cost and require no dues or membership fees.
Our first San Diego location opened at 500 Broadway to military members in 1924, with programs focused on physical activity, community, and religion. Now, ASYMCA San Diego has expanded its reach with locations in Murphy Canyon, Naval Medical Center San Diego, and Horse of the Sun Ranch in Pine Valley. As the need for support has grown, so have our programs, with our areas of focus encompassing Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. In 2022, we provided 130,000 families with critical services, delivered 550,000 points of service to military families, and enrolled 2,500 youth in education and skill-building programs. By Spring 2025, we will more than double our childcare capacity and youth programs through the opening of our new Center for Military Families in Murphy Canyon. This space will include 7 new classrooms and a multi-use outdoor community space and learning area.
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LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
The Armed Services YMCA San Diego is governed by a dedicated and supportive Board of Directors. The organization is comprised of over 30 capable and passionate professionals, many of whom have ties to the military community and understand the need for comprehensive programs and support. The organization’s Executive Director, Frank Martin, served 31 years active duty Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer with his last active duty assignment as Commander, Navy Region MIDWEST, with responsibility over three installations : Naval Station Great Lakes, IL; Naval Support Activity Crane, IN; and Naval Support Activity Mid-South Millington, TN. Prior to joining ASYMCA, Frank served as the Client Executive - Navy, for AT&T Government Solutions Inc. (GSI), where he ran the AT&T office in San Diego, supervised 63 direct employees, and served U.S. Navy customers.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary : $140,000 - $160,000 DOE / neg.
- Medical and dental coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- 403(b) with a 12% contribution which begins once an employee has worked for 2 years or completed 1,000 hours per year
- 10 days accrued paid vacation annually, 12 days paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 3 personal paid days off
- 3,000 professional development plan
- Opportunity for an annual bonus
- 1 week-long training in July at the Lily School of Philanthropy
- Complimentary YMCA membership is available for staff and their household members
- Cellphone stipend of $40 per month
LOCATION
The Armed Services YMCA San Diego office is located at 3292 Santo Road, San Diego, CA 92124. This role is primarily in-person, with the option to work from home on occasion as needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Director of Development and External Affairs role is a unique opportunity to expand our impact and further deepen the support we receive, ensuring our military families have access to resources, relationships, and opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Director will manage 5 direct reports : Development Director, Special and Community Events Director, Volunteer and Community Relations Director, Donor Relations Director, and Marketing Director. This role will be responsible for fundraising, donor relations, community engagement, marketing activities, media engagement, and support to special events. The Senior Director will ultimately be responsible for ASYMCA San Diego’s philanthropy portfolio and raise over $4M annually through campaigns, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, individual giving, major gifts, government grants, special events, and planned giving.
This is a highly collaborative role, partnering with leadership to strengthen and improve the organization’s overall fundraising capacity, providing critical funds to serve more families, and further develop our programs. As one of our senior team members, the Senior Director will also represent ASYMCA in the community, developing lasting relationships to build our visibility, impact, and financial resources.
Strategic priorities for the Senior Director of Development and External Affairs include :
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
BACKGROUND PROFILE
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000