Director of Financial Development

* * * Deadline for Application is March 12, 2025 * * *

ABOUT THE WOODSON YMCA:
The Woodson YMCA is dedicated to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.  We offer a range of programs and services to promote wellness, personal growth, and community engagement.  As we continue to expand our impact, we seek a strategic and dynamic Director of Financial Development to join our leadership team.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Financial Development will play a pivotal role in advancing the Woodson YMCA’s mission and financial sustainability.  This individual will be responsible for overseeing and executing strategies related to Annual Giving Campaigns, Grant Research and Development, Special Event Fundraisers and Planned Giving.  As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Financial Development will work closely with the CEO and Sr. Management team to drive the organizations development goals and ensure a diversified and sustainable funding base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Annual Giving Campaign:
       a.    Develop and implement comprehensive annual giving strategies to achieve fundraising goals. 
       b.    Create and manage campaign, including donor outreach, communications and stewardship plans.
       c.    Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reports to leadership and the Board.

2.    Grant Research and Development:
       a.    Identify and research potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations and government entities. 
       b.    Develop and write compelling grant proposals and reports in collaboration with program staff. 
       c.    Cultivate relationships with grant-making organizations to enhance funding opportunities.

3.    Special Event Fundraisers:
       a.    Help plan, coordinate, and execute special fundraising events to engage donors and increase community support. 
       b.    Oversee event logistics, budgeting, sponsorship acquisition, and volunteer coordination. 
       c.    Evaluate event outcomes and implement improvements for future events.

4.    Planned Giving: 
       a.    Develop and promote a planned giving program to encourage long-term support of the Woodson YMCA. 
       b.    Educate and engage donors about planned giving options and benefits. 
       c.    Collaborate with financial advisors and estate planners to facilitate planned gifts.

5.    Leadership and Collaboration: 
       a.    Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contribute to strategic planning and organization goals. 
       b.    Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers.
       c.    Foster a culture of philanthropy and collaboration within the organization.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
•    Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, with experience in annual giving, grant writing, event planning and planned giving.
•    Strong understanding of fundraising principles and best practices.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations.
•    Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, community leaders and stakeholders.
•    Proficiency in donor management software.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•    Mirror our four core values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility, in all that they do.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Models and encourages the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides fellow team members with feedback and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Develops, plans and manages best practices through engagement with their team.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

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.  Ability to work in an office environment, sit for longer periods of time, and move throughout the facility.