Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement

• General Duties
• In collaboration with the Director of Development, provide direction, execution, and measurement of a comprehensive annual giving campaign and alumni engagement program. 
• Implement and maintain best practices in the areas of gift processing, data management and donor relations as it relates to annual giving and alumni engagement. 
• Plan and implement a variety of alumni gatherings and events. 
• In collaboration with other staff, assist in gathering content and testimonies from Alumni for major print articles such as the Tecumseh Tales.
• Serve on various committees as appropriate as established by Director of Development, CEO, or Board of Directors
• Individual Donor Relationships
• Craft and execute a year round annual campaign. The plan should include leveraging Camp Tecumseh current events and cultivation activities.
• In collaboration with the Director of Development, support donor cultivation/stewardship managing a profile of 100 individual relationships.
• Identify and diversify prospects through research and discussions with existing donors twice per year.
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Development and Marketing Director for a well-rounded solicitation campaign and capitalize on other individual-focused opportunities.
• Foundation, Corporate, and Government Relationships
• Supports growth and sustains a thriving grants program securing investments from foundations and corporations with the Director of Development.
• Manage high-quality, tailored grant and report writing activities.
• Execute prospect research and outreach.
• Collaborate with co-workers to write grant applications. 
• Events
• Execute fundraising and cultivation events at Camp and other locations developing effective working relationships with volunteers, sponsors, and key corporate and community leaders.
• Ensure event promotion, logistics, and follow-up are professionally planned and implemented.
• Establish new events to better engage camp alumni, current and prospective donors and community leaders. 
• Create the overall event strategy that aligns with the organization and revenue goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct reports 

Requirements

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be an individual integrity, and the ability to look at the big picture of Camp Tecumseh’s mission
• Must be an individual with a growth mindset and always learning mentality
• Must have strong communication skills which includes speaking, reading, and writing to collaborate with team members as well as external parties
• Must be someone who can develop and maintain relationships with those from all walks of life while having an engaging and dynamic manner about them that exudes a warm and positive way of thinking
• Must be flexible and adaptable in the presence of unforeseen circumstances, could be working hands on at the camp and then later be able to attend a business meeting at a country club
• Experience with Google Suite, Donation Software, Zoom, and social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram
• Must be able to travel (mostly locally but could have the possibility of being out of the area). 
• Must be able to demonstrate capacity to work independently without close oversight, while also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority internally and externally
• Must be willing to be trained to drive camp vehicles
• Must be able (or willing to be trained) to operate a golf cart or LSV (low-speed vehicle) in accordance with safety laws around Camp Tecumseh property.
• Follow all rules and guidelines set forth in the Camp Tecumseh YMCA Staff Handbook.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Work Environment

• Ability to work indoors/outdoors, in the rain, wind, and in hot or cold conditions. Employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, AV systems, etc. 
• May require occasional travel 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet with the possibility of being exposed to loud noises outside
• Must be comfortable working independently as a lone worker

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Must be able to lift, bend, twist, stoop, and have good hand dexterity
• Ability to push and pull loads
• Good physical health including ability to lift and carry objects 20-25 regularly, and 50 pounds in weight occasionally.
• Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours per day
• May be required to work more than an eight-hour day and weekends
• Regular & prolonged computer use. Must be able to communicate via computer and phone/smart device
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a long period of time when in office. 
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle to travel to meetings. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. Must be able to identify colors. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and converse with employees, maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting), move/traverse, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time. 

Hazards 

The employee in this position may be exposed to certain hazards as part of the duties and responsibilities of the position such as animals, insects, poisonous plants, construction, heavy machinery and noisy environments, driving and working in adverse weather conditions, and the possibility of being a lone worker. 

Required PPE

Camp Tecumseh will provide the required personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to mitigate or eliminate these hazards and all employees will be trained on the appropriate use of PPE. 

Summary

The Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement is responsible for developing and implementing a year round annual fund campaign and alumni engagement program. The position supports the Camp Tecumseh mission and helps to guide the organization's strategic direction. The director of development will work closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and the Board of Directors to ensure the Camp’s stability and future, continual growth. We seek an innovative, organized, strategic, and engaging Development Director with a passion for the youth we serve, their families, and the multitude of other groups and organizations that value Camp Tecumseh during summer camps, outdoor adventures, and groups and conferences.