What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Financial Development position at YMCA?
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 Vice President of Financial Development at the Merrimack Valley YMCA serves on the CEO’s senior leadership team and provides strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts and capital campaigns. The Vice President of Financial Development assists the CEO in developing an actively engaged fundraising volunteer board of directors and positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
- YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.
- Five or more years of professional experience with a background in fundraising in the YMCA or another non-profit preferred.
- Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Experience with CRMs
- Working knowledge of giving and charitable vehicles.
- Knowledge and experience securing foundation and government grants.
- CFRE or equivalent preferred.
1. Develops organizational goals and a comprehensive strategy for financial development, balancing long-term direction and short-term requirements. Develops systems and manages resources, including the financial development budget, needed to carry out the fundraising plans. Develops appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the association.
2. Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises assigned staff and volunteers. Provides development and leadership.
3. Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects. Maintains database resource file on top community leaders.
4. Directs and coordinates association capital development, annual campaign, special event sponsorships and endowment programs.
5. Provides direction and coordinates proposals for grants from government sources and private foundations.
6. Collaborates with the Vice President of Marketing and Communications on the execution of Special Events (Golf Tournament and Auction Gala). Specifically securing major sponsorships and stewardship at the events.
7. Leads association efforts with Santa Fund and holiday giving and meal programs.
8. Actively engages the board in challenging conversations and decision making to advance the Y's impact when serving as the primary staff liaison to the Financial Development Committee and other assigned committees on the Board of Directors. Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development.
9. Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.
10. Provides training in fundraising. Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.
11. Collaborates with Vice President of Marketing and Communication to create and implement effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish the mission and cause with maximum impact. Collaborates to develop communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support.
12. Represents the CEO in the community as needed.
- Communication & Influence
- Philanthropy
- Program/Project Management
- Volunteerism
