Philanthropy Officer

Description

Job Title: Philanthropy Officer 
Department: Philanthropy 
Reports to: VP of Philanthropy 
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt 
Job Grade: 12 
Pay Range:  $82,210 - $98,651 

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.  

Position Summary 

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 Philanthropy Officer at the Eugene Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while serving as a key member of the YMCA’s fundraising team, responsible for securing $1M annually through major gifts. This role focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors and family foundations capable of gifts of $10K and above. This position manages a portfolio of major donors and prospects, and works collaboratively with the Philanthropy team to advance the Y’s mission and ensure financial sustainability. Success in these areas has a high, and sustained, impact on the Y’s long-term financial health and ability to achieve organizational strategic priorities. 

Essential Functions 

• Utilize a strategic moves-management approach to deepen relationships with donors and secure major and planned gifts. 

• Conduct face-to-face meetings with major gift donors and prospects, maintaining consistent follow-up to nurture engagement and trust. 

• Partner with the VP of Philanthropy, board members, Y leadership, and volunteers to engage them in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts. 

• Provide leadership to fundraising committees, guiding prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation processes. 

• Research prospective donors and identify opportunities to expand the major gift pipeline. 

• Maintain detailed records of donor interactions, contributions, and engagement strategies in Donor Perfect.  

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to create compelling donor proposals and impact reports. 

• Ensure exceptional recognition and stewardship practices for major donors, reinforcing their connection to the Y’s mission. 

• Attend Y and community events to represent the organization and build relationships with potential donors. 

• Work collaboratively with team members to align fundraising goals with broader organizational priorities. 

• Has regular interactions to create, negotiate, and enact strategically important agreements, requiring considerable tact, sense of timing and the ability to engender trust, plus sensitivity to diverse audiences. These relationships impact the future financial success of the entire Y. 

• Support the VP of Philanthropy in meeting strategic objectives and advancing a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization. 

• Help create organizational best practices and systems that remove barriers and foster equity and inclusion for all. 

• Develop, and recommend to the Y’s VP of Philanthropy, new approaches to helping the Y significantly expand and differentiate our philanthropic areas from our previous successes. 

• Handle and resolve concerns or questions in an empathetic and professional manner; informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues. 

• Participate in various standing committees and temporary task forces as needed.   

• Within 90 days of hire, complete all mandatory trainings.   

• Must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment.   

• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential always. 

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the Y. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• At least two years of formal training in relevant areas and related fields beyond high school   

• At least 6.5 years of successful experience in major gift cultivation and solicitation, preferably within a nonprofit 

• Previous experience successfully securing individual gifts of $25,000 or more 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience with planned giving vehicles  

• Previous experience with engaging donors in legacy giving conversations 

• Previous experience working in philanthropy for a YMCA 

• Bilingual in Spanish/English 

Professional Competencies 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and connect with diverse audiences. 

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. 

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a high level of initiative. 

• Proficient in donor database management and reporting systems (e.g., Donor Perfect). 

• Commitment to the Y’s mission and values, with a passion for strengthening community through philanthropy. 

Work Environment & 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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.  

• The employee must pay frequent, and precise, attention to pressing deadlines and details.  

• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.   

• The employee must intermittently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.    

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.  

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.    

Employee Benefits & Discounts 

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The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.    

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622, ext. 246.    

The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.  

Qualifications

Salary : $82,210 - $98,651