Rappahannock Area YMCA Inc
Director of Philanthropy and Community Outreach
Rappahannock Area YMCA Inc, Fredericksburg, Virginia, us, 22403
Description
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The selected individual will support and provide leadership to the association in developing strategies to meet fundraising goals and create sustainable revenue for the organization. This position involves fundraising, donor relations, community outreach and strategic planning. Key responsibilities include developing fundraising plans, raising funds, cultivating relationships with donors and community partners, managing fundraising events, accurately tracking and documenting philanthropic contributions, and overseeing communications related to philanthropy and outreach.
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 and 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.
Develop strategies:
Create and implement plans to raise funds and ensure the organization's financial structure is sustainable.
2.
Assessing needs : Research and conduct interviews to identify community needs and gaps in services.
3.
Managing donor data and needs:
-Ensuring accurate and timely recording of donation and donor information, often using donor management software.
4.
Stewardship of donors:
Ensuring ongoing communication and engagement with donors to maintain positive relationship and encourage continued support
5.
Building partnerships:
Build trust and establish meaningful community partnerships and relationships with donors, corporations and foundations.
6.
Coordinating Fundraising events:
Plan and execute events to promote the organization's efforts, such as fundraising events and community outreach activities and promote the organizations mission.
7.
Developing donor recognition programs:
- Creating and implementing programs to acknowledge and appreciate donors' contributions
8.
Creating and implementing programs:
Develop outreach programs, policies, and procedures to address community needs. Implement programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
9.
Interfacing internally:
Work closely with the Finance department to complete monthly reconciliation, audit reporting, processing of gifts, posting documentation and acknowledgments, donor invoicing and monitoring of verbal and documented pledge payments. Collaborate with the Director of Marketing to fulfill benefits such as social media posts and logo placement.
10.
Utilizing appropriate technology:
Leverage Raiser's Edge Software to import donations from external sources.
11.
Communicating:
Serve as the primary communicator for all stakeholders involved in the organization's fundraising efforts. Create an annual impact report. Write, plan, implement, and execute a variety of cultivation, recognition, engagement, and communication activities.
12.
Ensuring compliance:
Ensure all fundraising activities follow legal and ethical standards.
13.
Managing budgets:
Manage budgets and resources and launch fundraising activities. Track department expense budget, including all project budgets for events.
14.
Executing stewardship plan:
Oversee the thanking and gift acknowledgment program to increase giving and improve donor retention, with a critical focus on growing a regular (sustainer) giving donor base. Fulfill benefits such as thank you notes, birthday cards, Cornerstone t-shirts, etc.
15. Fulfill all other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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. QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in a related field A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in nonprofit including experience in marketing and program development Philanthropy, Relationships, Community, Volunteerism, Quality Results, and Functional Expertise. Aptitude for guiding the team toward achieving the organization's philanthropic goals and making strategic decisions Knowledge of financial management practices in a nonprofit environment Adept in organizing various events from large-scale galas to smaller fundraisers Proficiency in developing plans that support the nonprofits objectives Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Skill in crafting compelling press releases to enhance public and media relations and writing persuasive grant proposals to secure funding Meticulous, with demonstrated success in managing spreadsheets in Excel, along with excellent and proven writing skills Experience managing donor or member databases, preferably a Blackbaud product Experience with Raiser's Edge Software and Daxko Operations is preferred Ability to inspire and motivate others 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires the ability to travel to and between branch locations. 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 may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking. 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.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The selected individual will support and provide leadership to the association in developing strategies to meet fundraising goals and create sustainable revenue for the organization. This position involves fundraising, donor relations, community outreach and strategic planning. Key responsibilities include developing fundraising plans, raising funds, cultivating relationships with donors and community partners, managing fundraising events, accurately tracking and documenting philanthropic contributions, and overseeing communications related to philanthropy and outreach.
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 and 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.
Develop strategies:
Create and implement plans to raise funds and ensure the organization's financial structure is sustainable.
2.
Assessing needs : Research and conduct interviews to identify community needs and gaps in services.
3.
Managing donor data and needs:
-Ensuring accurate and timely recording of donation and donor information, often using donor management software.
4.
Stewardship of donors:
Ensuring ongoing communication and engagement with donors to maintain positive relationship and encourage continued support
5.
Building partnerships:
Build trust and establish meaningful community partnerships and relationships with donors, corporations and foundations.
6.
Coordinating Fundraising events:
Plan and execute events to promote the organization's efforts, such as fundraising events and community outreach activities and promote the organizations mission.
7.
Developing donor recognition programs:
- Creating and implementing programs to acknowledge and appreciate donors' contributions
8.
Creating and implementing programs:
Develop outreach programs, policies, and procedures to address community needs. Implement programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
9.
Interfacing internally:
Work closely with the Finance department to complete monthly reconciliation, audit reporting, processing of gifts, posting documentation and acknowledgments, donor invoicing and monitoring of verbal and documented pledge payments. Collaborate with the Director of Marketing to fulfill benefits such as social media posts and logo placement.
10.
Utilizing appropriate technology:
Leverage Raiser's Edge Software to import donations from external sources.
11.
Communicating:
Serve as the primary communicator for all stakeholders involved in the organization's fundraising efforts. Create an annual impact report. Write, plan, implement, and execute a variety of cultivation, recognition, engagement, and communication activities.
12.
Ensuring compliance:
Ensure all fundraising activities follow legal and ethical standards.
13.
Managing budgets:
Manage budgets and resources and launch fundraising activities. Track department expense budget, including all project budgets for events.
14.
Executing stewardship plan:
Oversee the thanking and gift acknowledgment program to increase giving and improve donor retention, with a critical focus on growing a regular (sustainer) giving donor base. Fulfill benefits such as thank you notes, birthday cards, Cornerstone t-shirts, etc.
15. Fulfill all other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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. QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in a related field A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in nonprofit including experience in marketing and program development Philanthropy, Relationships, Community, Volunteerism, Quality Results, and Functional Expertise. Aptitude for guiding the team toward achieving the organization's philanthropic goals and making strategic decisions Knowledge of financial management practices in a nonprofit environment Adept in organizing various events from large-scale galas to smaller fundraisers Proficiency in developing plans that support the nonprofits objectives Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Skill in crafting compelling press releases to enhance public and media relations and writing persuasive grant proposals to secure funding Meticulous, with demonstrated success in managing spreadsheets in Excel, along with excellent and proven writing skills Experience managing donor or member databases, preferably a Blackbaud product Experience with Raiser's Edge Software and Daxko Operations is preferred Ability to inspire and motivate others 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires the ability to travel to and between branch locations. 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 may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking. 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.