Philanthropy Director

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Philanthropy Director is a key member of the Association’s Development team and is responsible for leading strategic philanthropic efforts at assigned YMCA Family Center(s). This leader manages a robust portfolio of high-net-worth individual donors and prospects with a special focus on five figure and above multi-year gifts, leads donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship and designs strategies to advance assigned the Family Center(s) and Association strategic philanthropic priorities, including capital campaigns.

• Bachelor’s degree in financial development, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising with demonstrated success in managing individual and significant gift portfolios, closing five, six, and seven-figure gifts and developing fundraising strategy.
• Proven expertise in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net worth donors and prospects.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High energy and a proven ability to influence decision-makers and build dynamic relationships.
• Maintains a confidentiality High level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and donor database software, CRM systems, and project management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.