Regional Annual Campaign Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Regional Annual Campaign Director is responsible for working collaboratively with the Association Director of Annual Giving and select Executive Directors to manage relationships with top Annual Campaign donors. This position is also responsible for strategically identifying potential avenues for growth.

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:

• Work closely with the Association Director of Annual Giving and assigned Executive Directors to plan, coordinate, and successfully execute annual fundraising campaigns.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors at assigned branches and camps while ensuring effective communication and stewardship to enhance their connection to the organization's mission.
• Implement annual giving strategies tailored to each assigned branch and camp to increase donor retention, acquisition, and overall campaign success.
• Ensure documentation for accurate donor records, oversee gift processing, and generate reports to analyze and track campaign progress.
• Work with the Executive Directors at assigned branches and camps to educate staff on their roles related to supporting the Annual Campaign.
• Assist in identifying community needs that could be supported by branch programming.
• Identify stories of impact at assigned branches and camps and strategize with Executive Directors on how to leverage those stories for community engagement and solicitation.
• Support the development of marketing materials, donor communications, and promotional activities specific to each branch and camp to effectively convey the impact of donations and inspire giving.
• Serve as the central point of contact between the Association office and the Executive Directors at each branch and camp, ensuring alignment of fundraising strategies with local priorities.
• Contribute to the achievement of annual fundraising goals at each branch and camp by actively participating in the planning and execution of strategies that drive donor support.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Resource Developer
• Quality Results
• Communication Skills
• Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases and software preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required.

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.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• 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 frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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.
• Current driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Occasional travel, both local and national, may be required.

HIRING RANGE: $47,626 - $59,532