Executive Director of Philanthropy

The Director of Philanthropy provides strategic and operational leadership for the Heart of the Valley YMCA’s Annual Campaign, individual annual giving, corporate philanthropic support, event sponsorships, donor stewardship, volunteer fundraising, and related revenue-generating initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Mission Advancement Officer, the Director develops and executes the organization’s Annual Giving Campaign and additional year-round fundraising strategies designed to increase donor acquisition, retention, engagement, and giving. The position manages a portfolio of individual and corporate donors and prospects, cultivates new philanthropic relationships, and stewards existing supporters by meaningfully connecting them to the YMCA’s mission and community impact. The Director leads the Association-wide Annual Campaign and works closely with branch leaders, staff, board members, and campaign volunteers to strengthen a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization. Corporate partnership responsibilities are specifically centered on generating charitable revenue through Annual Campaign gifts, event sponsorships, and other approved mission-aligned giving opportunities. This includes identifying and soliciting new corporate partners, renewing and growing existing partnerships, coordinating sponsorship fulfillment, and stewarding corporate donor relationships. The Director serves as a visible ambassador for the Heart of the Valley YMCA and helps connect individuals, businesses, volunteers, and community leaders with opportunities to advance youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility throughout the community. Our Culture: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (with significant employer contributions) 100% Employer Paid: Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Coverage 12% Employer Contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund Phone and Auto Allowance Professional Development Opportunities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong relationship-building, donor-engagement, and stewardship skills. Ability to identify prospective supporters and move relationships from introduction through cultivation, solicitation, commitment, and renewal. Demonstrated ability to make direct charitable and sponsorship solicitations. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong planning, organization, project-management, and follow-through skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, campaigns, portfolios, and relationships simultaneously. Comfort using data, dashboards, donor records, and financial information to evaluate performance and guide strategy. Ability to prepare professional proposals, presentations, reports, appeals, and donor communications. Sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and respect for donor confidentiality. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative leadership team. Ability to influence and motivate staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and community partners. Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to donor-centered relationship management. Proficiency with standard office technology, databases, spreadsheets, presentation software, and digital communication platforms. Ability to relate effectively to people from diverse social, economic, professional, and cultural backgrounds. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public relations, public administration, fundraising, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered. Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, annual giving, corporate relations, sponsorship sales, nonprofit revenue development, or a closely related field. Demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, securing, and stewarding charitable gifts or sponsorships. Experience managing a donor, prospect, client, or corporate relationship portfolio. Experience supporting or leading an annual campaign fundraising initiative, or comparable revenue-generation program. Experience working with volunteers, boards, senior leaders, or community stakeholders. Experience using a donor-management or constituent-relationship-management system. YMCA or other mission-driven nonprofit experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America