Mission Advancement & Development Director

About the Harrison County YMCA

For more than 25 years, the Harrison County YMCA has served as a community hub for Corydon, Indiana. Through our health and fitness and sports programming, we foster community engagement and personal development. With over 6,000 members and more than 70 acres, the YMCA of Harrison County is one of the largest in the region with a tremendous opportunity for growth in programming. As with YMCAs across the country, we provide comprehensive programs and services that enrich our community. For 175 years, the YMCA has been a place where meaningful connections help build stronger communities. Guided by core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, the YMCA is dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. We hold true to that mission and those values at the Harrison County YMCA.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Mission Advancement & Development Director will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and work closely with the CEO, COO, Board of Directors, and key volunteers to execute a multi‑year capital campaign, strengthen donor infrastructure, develop and execute our grant strategy, and ensure long‑term financial sustainability for the YMCA. The Director will play a critical role in shaping the future of the YMCA of Harrison County and ensuring the organization has the resources necessary to serve the community for generations to come.

The capital campaign will support the building of a new facility – a “building of the future” on our campus. The first phase of the project, a childcare center, has been approved. Upon its completion, the center will directly impact business development in and around the surrounding areas. To complete the entire project, the Mission Advancement & Development Director will create and execute a capital campaign that sells our vision and ensures we raise funds to complete the project. With a 6,000‑member database, foot traffic exceeding 12,000 a month, and an existing database in Bloomerang, the Director will have the resources to be successful with the campaign as well as creating sponsorship opportunities, an annual campaign and a grant strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a traditional nonprofit fundraising background with demonstrated success in relationship‑driven revenue generation. Crucial to this position, the candidate will have experience engaging confidently in financial dialogue and will be able to articulate the YMCA’s mission in ways that inspire philanthropic investment.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, planning, and implementation for all fundraising programs to achieve annual and long‑term contributed revenue goals, including a multi‑year capital campaign supporting facility renovation, expansion, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major and transformational gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to identify, qualify, and engage top‑tier prospects, leading donor meetings and ask conversations.
• Develop campaign materials including case statements, gift range charts, naming opportunities, and donor recognition strategies.
• Track campaign progress, manage forecasts, and provide clear reporting to leadership and the Board.
• Build and manage a robust donor pipeline with a strong emphasis on face‑to‑face engagement.
• Implement and oversee a comprehensive donor stewardship program that prioritizes retention, upgrades, and long‑term relationships.
• Confidently communicate financial needs, impact metrics, and return on mission investment to donors.
• Work closely with finance and operations leadership to ensure alignment between fundraising priorities and organizational needs.
• Identify, research, and pursue foundation, corporate, and public funding opportunities aligned with YMCA priorities.
• Oversee the preparation of competitive grant proposals, budgets, and reports.
• Cultivate long‑term relationships with grantmakers and institutional partners.
• Represent the YMCA in the community with professionalism and credibility, particularly with business, banking, and philanthropic leaders.
• Host and support donor cultivation events, small group briefings, and one‑on‑one meetings.
• Leverage Board members, community influencers, and peer networks to open doors and advance donor relationships.
• Serve as a senior leader and trusted advisor to the CEO on advancement strategy and financial sustainability.
• Support Board development efforts and work closely with advancement committees.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization by coaching staff and volunteers on donor engagement best practices.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, with an emphasis on major gifts and capital campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with boards, senior executives, and high net‑worth individuals.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certifications preferred but not required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust quickly.
• Strong financial acumen and confidence discussing budgets, projections, funding needs, and return on investment.
• Strong organizational skills including CRM management (Bloomerang) and the ability to work independently.

Compensation And Benefits

YMCA of Harrison County is prepared to offer a salary in the range of $55,000–$58,000, commensurate with experience, and is based on a 33‑hour work week. There is an opportunity for a performance‑based bonus up to 18.5% of base salary tied to capital campaign progress, donor stewardship, grants, and community engagement. Excellent comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, generous retirement contributions, paid time off, a YMCA family membership, and other employment benefits.

Contact Information

Ashley|Rountree and Associates has been exclusively retained by the Harrison County YMCA for assistance with this search. For your application to be complete, please include a statement of interest through a cover letter, a resume, and a list of three professional references. For confidential questions or inquiries, contact Sarah Williams at View email address on click.appcast.io.

The Harrison County YMCA is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, age, creed, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

Salary: $55,000–$58,000 per year.