Mission Advancement Director

Mission Advancement Director

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Mission, and Policies of the YMCA of the East Bay. Under the direction of the Chief Development & Marketing Officer, the Mission Advancement Director leads and executes a comprehensive fundraising and institutional giving program that advances the YMCA's mission to support Early Childhood Impact, Youth Development, and Healthy Communities.

This position oversees the annual giving campaign, foundation and corporate grant programs, external outreach and volunteer engagement, and donor stewardship. The Mission Advancement Director is an externally facing role, actively building and maintaining relationships with foundation program officers, corporate giving representatives, and community partners to grow the YMCA's institutional funding base. This role leads all outreach to prospective and current funders, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals across capital projects, operational support, and programmatic funding.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic fundraising professional with a proven track record in annual fund management, grant writing, and donor relations. They will bring strong writing, research, and organizational skills, along with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives within the Development & Marketing team.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel may be required. Work in a collaborative office setting with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred. Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, including annual fund management and institutional giving. Demonstrated success in grant writing, with a track record of securing foundation and corporate grants. Experience managing an annual giving campaign across multiple channels. Proficiency with donor database systems; Blackbaud experience strongly preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft compelling donor-facing content. Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people across all social and economic segments of the community.

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