Director, Annual Giving

The YMCA of Metro Denver will be celebrating 150 years. You could help us celebrate and be part of the the next chapter.

Job Description

When applying for position please include cover letter and resume.

Position Summary

The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for planning and implementing strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors to support the mission of the YMCA. The successful candidate will have the ability to further establish and build upon the organization's internal annual fundraising structure while also codeveloping and executing the organization’s fundraising strategy, and building external relationships with community leaders, funders, and philanthropists. The Director will work in collaboration with the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver team and board of directors to strengthen the culture of philanthropy that will translate into a successful year-round giving program.

THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE

To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.

Qualifications

• Skills & Proven record of fundraising success and knowledge in annual giving strategies.
• Goal-oriented with a proven ability to engage donors and prospects.
• Prior experience working with board members, advance fundraising efforts & annual campaign experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, strong organizational skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Creativity, vision, and ability to lead others.
• Proven track record of accomplishing goals while balancing multiple priorities.
• Experience in cultivating and maintaining relationships with major donors.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and/or weekends.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn YMCA of Metropolitan Denver's software program - Salesforce NPSP.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
  
  

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• Minimum 3 years in fundraising experience with proven track record raising $500K annually using multiple fundraising strategies.
• High level of computer proficiency, including all standard business software.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Plan and implement multi-faceted annual fundraising campaigns that aligns with leadership's short and long-term goals and activities.
• Oversee strategy and implementation for Colorado Gives, Colorado Youth Sports Giving and other giving days.
• Coordinate a matrix of communication and solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, phone/mail, personal visitation and volunteer engagement, all focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support.
• Engage in prospect research, donor cultivation, gift solicitation, and appropriate and timely stewardship.
• Along with Chief Development Officer, CEO, and appropriate Board designee, serve as primary staff liaison and support to mobilize board members in expanding the organization's base of support.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop appropriate messaging and support materials that align with immediate and long-term organizational needs and priorities.
• Partner with staff to manage the donor database and timely receipt and acknowledgment of gifts.
• Assist in establishing fund development policies, procedures, plans, goals and budgets.
• Seek new funding sources, maintain, and build relationships with current/past donors including moving donors up the giving ladder.
• Plan, manage and implement fundraising events.
• Work collaboratively with the leadership team including regional executive directors to identify fundraising opportunities, match them with new and existing funders, and solicit and secure gifts in accordance with the utmost respect to current and potential donors’ desires to support the organization.
• Generate regular analytical reports and updates on all levels of annual giving and other special project campaigns, as directed, to inform fundraising strategies and tactics.
• Provide professional quality customer service to donors, volunteers, staff, and other community contacts.
  
  

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Clear Communication

Inclusion

Effective Mission Storytelling

Project Management

Relationship Management

Teamwork