Director of Development
Akron, OH Akron, OH Full-time Full-time $65,000 - $70,000 a year $65,000 - $70,000 a year 8 days ago 8 days ago 8 days ago POSITION
Summary:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Oversee all fundraising for the Akron Rotary Club, Akron Rotary Foundation, and the Akron Rotary Camp.
General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
annual campaign, capital fundraising, operating grants, special events, and planned giving.
The Development Director will develop positive relationships with major donors and work with volunteers to cultivate new donor giving opportunities.
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.
The Akron Area YMCA stands with others in denouncing prejudice, racism, intolerance, and all other forms of discrimination.
We are committed to our mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
In the 150-year history of the Akron Area YMCA we have always and will continue to be dedicated to doing more, doing better, and thus becoming a champion of change in our community.
Essential Functions:
Develop and implement a comprehensive Development Funding Plan annually which maintains the fiscal health of the organization and provides future financial resources for growth and expansion.
Including but not limited to annual appeal development and management, corporate major giving, grant writing and management, planned giving, special events and third-party fundraising.
Work with Executive Director to identify capital and program projects and potential donors.
Work to develop and monitor goals and objectives for all campaigns as appropriate.
Manage and support all special event logistics to ensure meeting campaign goals.
Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners to secure financial support and partnerships.
Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to engage them in fundraising activities, provide regular updates, and leverage their networks for fundraising opportunities.
Coordinate camp statistical information for grants and donors.
Schedule camp tours/visits with appropriate donors/potential donors coordinating with key camp staff and volunteers.
As well as deliver external presentations to various community and corporate groups.
Oversee branding, image and consistency of messaging in all fund-raising materials.
Including messaging is updated and accurate in all marketing and outreach materials.
Utilize online donor database program(s) to track actions and monitor all gifts to camp.
In coordination with development staff, plan annual donor communications calendar.
Attend Rotary Club of Akron meetings as needed.
Work with development and accounting staff to ensure gifts are recorded properly.
Utilize purchase order system established by Association Services Office (ASO) for all purchases.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with donors, guests, and staff.
Member of the YMCA LEAD and LEAD
teams.
Hire, train, and supervise development staff as appropriate.
Driving to and from offsite meetings as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Philanthropy:
Organizes philanthropic activity and strategies to successfully raise funds.
Reports the sources, uses, and management of funds in order to preserve and enhance confidence in the organization.
Initiates and fosters relationships with all constituents through a systematic cultivation plan designed to increase support.
Ensures fundraising activities and strategies are sufficient to support organizational needs.
Volunteerism:
Shows appreciation and respect for the time talent and contributions of all volunteers.
Partners with the governing board to set the organization's policies, goals, and strategic direction.
Collaboration:
Builds strong, strategic relationships with current and prospective partners.
Engages in collaborations with openness and desire to share leadership.
Communication & Influence - Creates and clearly communicates a compelling, cause-driven vision.
Creates and implements effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish maximum impact.
Navigates complex political and social circles with ease.
Responds to the individual needs of the other person.
Qualifications:
Must be 21 years old.
Must have a current and valid Driver's License.
Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and donor/fundraising software programs.
Must display an overall willingness to do what needs to be done with a positive attitude to provide the best experience possible for our campers, guests, and donors.
Ability to learn and implement new software applications.
Must be friendly, have high level of interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
Excellent communication (both verbal and written).
Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to set and manage priorities.
Active listener with strong diplomacy skills.
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 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.
Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
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 20 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.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate one-on-one and in large groups.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year Work Location:
In person Develop and implement a comprehensive Development Funding Plan annually which maintains the fiscal health of the organization and provides future financial resources for growth and expansion.
Including but not limited to annual appeal development and management, corporate major giving, grant writing and management, planned giving, special events and third-party fundraising.
Work with Executive Director to identify capital and program projects and potential donors.
Work to develop and monitor goals and objectives for all campaigns as appropriate.
Manage and support all special event logistics to ensure meeting campaign goals.
Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners to secure financial support and partnerships.
Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to engage them in fundraising activities, provide regular updates, and leverage their networks for fundraising opportunities.
Coordinate camp statistical information for grants and donors.
Schedule camp tours/visits with appropriate donors/potential donors coordinating with key camp staff and volunteers.
As well as deliver external presentations to various community and corporate groups.
Oversee branding, image and consistency of messaging in all fund-raising materials.
Including messaging is updated and accurate in all marketing and outreach materials.
Utilize online donor database program(s) to track actions and monitor all gifts to camp.
In coordination with development staff, plan annual donor communications calendar.
Attend Rotary Club of Akron meetings as needed.
Work with development and accounting staff to ensure gifts are recorded properly.
Utilize purchase order system established by Association Services Office (ASO) for all purchases.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with donors, guests, and staff.
Member of the YMCA LEAD and LEAD
teams.
Hire, train, and supervise development staff as appropriate.
Driving to and from offsite meetings as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Philanthropy:
Organizes philanthropic activity and strategies to successfully raise funds.
Reports the sources, uses, and management of funds in order to preserve and enhance confidence in the organization.
Initiates and fosters relationships with all constituents through a systematic cultivation plan designed to increase support.
Ensures fundraising activities and strategies are sufficient to support organizational needs.
Volunteerism:
Shows appreciation and respect for the time talent and contributions of all volunteers.
Partners with the governing board to set the organization's policies, goals, and strategic direction.
Collaboration:
Builds strong, strategic relationships with current and prospective partners.
Engages in collaborations with openness and desire to share leadership.
Communication & Influence - Creates and clearly communicates a compelling, cause-driven vision.
Creates and implements effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish maximum impact.
Navigates complex political and social circles with ease.
Responds to the individual needs of the other person.
Must be 21 years old.
Must have a current and valid Driver's License.
Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and donor/fundraising software programs.
Must display an overall willingness to do what needs to be done with a positive attitude to provide the best experience possible for our campers, guests, and donors.
Ability to learn and implement new software applications.
Must be friendly, have high level of interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
Excellent communication (both verbal and written).
Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to set and manage priorities.
Active listener with strong diplomacy skills.
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.
Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
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 20 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.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate one-on-one and in large groups.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Oversee all fundraising for the Akron Rotary Club, Akron Rotary Foundation, and the Akron Rotary Camp.
General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
annual campaign, capital fundraising, operating grants, special events, and planned giving.
The Development Director will develop positive relationships with major donors and work with volunteers to cultivate new donor giving opportunities.
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.
The Akron Area YMCA stands with others in denouncing prejudice, racism, intolerance, and all other forms of discrimination.
We are committed to our mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
In the 150-year history of the Akron Area YMCA we have always and will continue to be dedicated to doing more, doing better, and thus becoming a champion of change in our community.
Essential Functions:
Develop and implement a comprehensive Development Funding Plan annually which maintains the fiscal health of the organization and provides future financial resources for growth and expansion.
Including but not limited to annual appeal development and management, corporate major giving, grant writing and management, planned giving, special events and third-party fundraising.
Work with Executive Director to identify capital and program projects and potential donors.
Work to develop and monitor goals and objectives for all campaigns as appropriate.
Manage and support all special event logistics to ensure meeting campaign goals.
Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners to secure financial support and partnerships.
Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to engage them in fundraising activities, provide regular updates, and leverage their networks for fundraising opportunities.
Coordinate camp statistical information for grants and donors.
Schedule camp tours/visits with appropriate donors/potential donors coordinating with key camp staff and volunteers.
As well as deliver external presentations to various community and corporate groups.
Oversee branding, image and consistency of messaging in all fund-raising materials.
Including messaging is updated and accurate in all marketing and outreach materials.
Utilize online donor database program(s) to track actions and monitor all gifts to camp.
In coordination with development staff, plan annual donor communications calendar.
Attend Rotary Club of Akron meetings as needed.
Work with development and accounting staff to ensure gifts are recorded properly.
Utilize purchase order system established by Association Services Office (ASO) for all purchases.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with donors, guests, and staff.
Member of the YMCA LEAD and LEAD
teams.
Hire, train, and supervise development staff as appropriate.
Driving to and from offsite meetings as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Philanthropy:
Organizes philanthropic activity and strategies to successfully raise funds.
Reports the sources, uses, and management of funds in order to preserve and enhance confidence in the organization.
Initiates and fosters relationships with all constituents through a systematic cultivation plan designed to increase support.
Ensures fundraising activities and strategies are sufficient to support organizational needs.
Volunteerism:
Shows appreciation and respect for the time talent and contributions of all volunteers.
Partners with the governing board to set the organization's policies, goals, and strategic direction.
Collaboration:
Builds strong, strategic relationships with current and prospective partners.
Engages in collaborations with openness and desire to share leadership.
Communication & Influence - Creates and clearly communicates a compelling, cause-driven vision.
Creates and implements effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish maximum impact.
Navigates complex political and social circles with ease.
Responds to the individual needs of the other person.
Qualifications:
Must be 21 years old.
Must have a current and valid Driver's License.
Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and donor/fundraising software programs.
Must display an overall willingness to do what needs to be done with a positive attitude to provide the best experience possible for our campers, guests, and donors.
Ability to learn and implement new software applications.
Must be friendly, have high level of interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
Excellent communication (both verbal and written).
Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to set and manage priorities.
Active listener with strong diplomacy skills.
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 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.
Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
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 20 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.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate one-on-one and in large groups.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year Work Location:
In person Develop and implement a comprehensive Development Funding Plan annually which maintains the fiscal health of the organization and provides future financial resources for growth and expansion.
Including but not limited to annual appeal development and management, corporate major giving, grant writing and management, planned giving, special events and third-party fundraising.
Work with Executive Director to identify capital and program projects and potential donors.
Work to develop and monitor goals and objectives for all campaigns as appropriate.
Manage and support all special event logistics to ensure meeting campaign goals.
Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners to secure financial support and partnerships.
Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to engage them in fundraising activities, provide regular updates, and leverage their networks for fundraising opportunities.
Coordinate camp statistical information for grants and donors.
Schedule camp tours/visits with appropriate donors/potential donors coordinating with key camp staff and volunteers.
As well as deliver external presentations to various community and corporate groups.
Oversee branding, image and consistency of messaging in all fund-raising materials.
Including messaging is updated and accurate in all marketing and outreach materials.
Utilize online donor database program(s) to track actions and monitor all gifts to camp.
In coordination with development staff, plan annual donor communications calendar.
Attend Rotary Club of Akron meetings as needed.
Work with development and accounting staff to ensure gifts are recorded properly.
Utilize purchase order system established by Association Services Office (ASO) for all purchases.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with donors, guests, and staff.
Member of the YMCA LEAD and LEAD
teams.
Hire, train, and supervise development staff as appropriate.
Driving to and from offsite meetings as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Philanthropy:
Organizes philanthropic activity and strategies to successfully raise funds.
Reports the sources, uses, and management of funds in order to preserve and enhance confidence in the organization.
Initiates and fosters relationships with all constituents through a systematic cultivation plan designed to increase support.
Ensures fundraising activities and strategies are sufficient to support organizational needs.
Volunteerism:
Shows appreciation and respect for the time talent and contributions of all volunteers.
Partners with the governing board to set the organization's policies, goals, and strategic direction.
Collaboration:
Builds strong, strategic relationships with current and prospective partners.
Engages in collaborations with openness and desire to share leadership.
Communication & Influence - Creates and clearly communicates a compelling, cause-driven vision.
Creates and implements effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish maximum impact.
Navigates complex political and social circles with ease.
Responds to the individual needs of the other person.
Must be 21 years old.
Must have a current and valid Driver's License.
Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and donor/fundraising software programs.
Must display an overall willingness to do what needs to be done with a positive attitude to provide the best experience possible for our campers, guests, and donors.
Ability to learn and implement new software applications.
Must be friendly, have high level of interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
Excellent communication (both verbal and written).
Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to set and manage priorities.
Active listener with strong diplomacy skills.
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.
Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
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 20 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.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate one-on-one and in large groups.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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