AVP Community Giving
YMCA of Greater Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
Job Summary This position ensures the YMCA of Greater Seattle's success of the financial development program through the continued significant growth and success of association‑wide and branch‑based philanthropic efforts, as well as relationship building with community leaders and partners. In consultation with the Chief Development Officer, senior leadership team members, and finance, the position directs and manages the annual fundraising efforts to support organization‑wide initiatives. It also ensures the effective operation of the Financial Development department and its support of branches and other centers of excellence. The position leads a team of fundraisers, ensuring best practices in prospect development, cultivation, private/public grant submissions, and solicitation activities. It develops and directs funding campaigns, the donor cultivation program, and major related events. Together with the Chief Development Officer, the AVP creates and supports capital, planned giving, and endowment strategies and their implementation for the YMCA of Greater Seattle. The director supervises Financial Development staff, manages the department budget, and supports other development, communications, and public relations activities.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time, hybrid position with expected hours Monday‑Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
Benefits
Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Retirement with generous employer contributions
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs (25% for part‑time staff, 50% for full‑time staff)
Some benefits are only available to full‑time staff
Compensation $122,235 – $140,000
Responsibilities
Develop annual campaign plans, coordinate and implement strategies to develop donors and contributions to support the Y’s mission.
Implement year‑round macro and micro level financial development operational plans, including donor identification, engagement, solicitation and recognition.
Develop and implement strategies for fund development in diverse communities and across all generations.
Develop institutional strategy for fundraising including corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities.
Lead private foundation, corporate foundation, and public grant strategies.
Lead continuous improvement of the major giving component of the annual campaign using a structured prospect identification and solicitation methodology.
Provide day‑to‑day management of the Financial Development Department operations, including the department budget.
Develop, analyze and report on key financial development measures and metrics.
Act as project manager on assigned strategic projects and partnership opportunities.
Integrate financial development best practices with innovative, impactful, leading‑edge practices.
Develop and implement a member‑to‑donor giving strategy through collaboration with branch executives.
Communicate consistently with program teams to facilitate work to achieve philanthropic goals.
Provide overall leadership and management of staff/team members, including hiring, performance management and development.
Develop and implement strategies to retain board members’ and volunteers’ engagement in fundraising and donor engagement activities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Code of Conduct for Applicants All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, financial development, communication, public relations, human services or equivalent. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
Ten or more years of successful full‑time financial fund development experience in a non‑profit organization with experience in individual, campaigns, major gifts, corporate, foundation and public sector fundraising.
Seven or more years of successful experience managing and supporting community leaders and major donors contributing at or above $1 M annually.
Five or more years of successful experience leading and managing a high‑performing staff team.
Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of philanthropy within an organization.
Demonstrated ability to solicit multi‑year and six‑ and seven‑figure gifts.
Ability to exercise effective judgment and resourcefulness in setting priorities.
Demonstrated skills and abilities to challenge traditional thinking and generate possible new approaches in a constructive and value‑adding manner.
Direct experience in relationship building internal and external to an organization with volunteers, senior level community leaders and staff.
Direct experience working with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation).
Strong and engaging verbal and written communication skills.
Strong, results‑oriented collaboration, project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities with attention to quality and timeliness.
Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule consistent with the demands and needs of an executive team, volunteers, community leaders and related special events.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations.
Master’s degree in business administration, nonprofit administration or equivalent CFRE certification preferred.
Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
You’ll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you
Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
Are very adaptable.
Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
Truly enjoy being of service to people.
Like being part of a team that cares about one another and enjoys working together.
Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.
OUR MISSION Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
OUR VALUES
Respect
Responsibility
Honesty
Caring
Passion for Excellence
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
We are a drug & alcohol‑free workplace. We participate in the Federal E‑Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington’s Fair Chance Act.
If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org.
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Job Summary This position ensures the YMCA of Greater Seattle's success of the financial development program through the continued significant growth and success of association‑wide and branch‑based philanthropic efforts, as well as relationship building with community leaders and partners. In consultation with the Chief Development Officer, senior leadership team members, and finance, the position directs and manages the annual fundraising efforts to support organization‑wide initiatives. It also ensures the effective operation of the Financial Development department and its support of branches and other centers of excellence. The position leads a team of fundraisers, ensuring best practices in prospect development, cultivation, private/public grant submissions, and solicitation activities. It develops and directs funding campaigns, the donor cultivation program, and major related events. Together with the Chief Development Officer, the AVP creates and supports capital, planned giving, and endowment strategies and their implementation for the YMCA of Greater Seattle. The director supervises Financial Development staff, manages the department budget, and supports other development, communications, and public relations activities.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time, hybrid position with expected hours Monday‑Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
Benefits
Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Retirement with generous employer contributions
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs (25% for part‑time staff, 50% for full‑time staff)
Some benefits are only available to full‑time staff
Compensation $122,235 – $140,000
Responsibilities
Develop annual campaign plans, coordinate and implement strategies to develop donors and contributions to support the Y’s mission.
Implement year‑round macro and micro level financial development operational plans, including donor identification, engagement, solicitation and recognition.
Develop and implement strategies for fund development in diverse communities and across all generations.
Develop institutional strategy for fundraising including corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities.
Lead private foundation, corporate foundation, and public grant strategies.
Lead continuous improvement of the major giving component of the annual campaign using a structured prospect identification and solicitation methodology.
Provide day‑to‑day management of the Financial Development Department operations, including the department budget.
Develop, analyze and report on key financial development measures and metrics.
Act as project manager on assigned strategic projects and partnership opportunities.
Integrate financial development best practices with innovative, impactful, leading‑edge practices.
Develop and implement a member‑to‑donor giving strategy through collaboration with branch executives.
Communicate consistently with program teams to facilitate work to achieve philanthropic goals.
Provide overall leadership and management of staff/team members, including hiring, performance management and development.
Develop and implement strategies to retain board members’ and volunteers’ engagement in fundraising and donor engagement activities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Code of Conduct for Applicants All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, financial development, communication, public relations, human services or equivalent. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
Ten or more years of successful full‑time financial fund development experience in a non‑profit organization with experience in individual, campaigns, major gifts, corporate, foundation and public sector fundraising.
Seven or more years of successful experience managing and supporting community leaders and major donors contributing at or above $1 M annually.
Five or more years of successful experience leading and managing a high‑performing staff team.
Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of philanthropy within an organization.
Demonstrated ability to solicit multi‑year and six‑ and seven‑figure gifts.
Ability to exercise effective judgment and resourcefulness in setting priorities.
Demonstrated skills and abilities to challenge traditional thinking and generate possible new approaches in a constructive and value‑adding manner.
Direct experience in relationship building internal and external to an organization with volunteers, senior level community leaders and staff.
Direct experience working with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation).
Strong and engaging verbal and written communication skills.
Strong, results‑oriented collaboration, project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities with attention to quality and timeliness.
Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule consistent with the demands and needs of an executive team, volunteers, community leaders and related special events.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations.
Master’s degree in business administration, nonprofit administration or equivalent CFRE certification preferred.
Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
You’ll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you
Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
Are very adaptable.
Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
Truly enjoy being of service to people.
Like being part of a team that cares about one another and enjoys working together.
Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.
OUR MISSION Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
OUR VALUES
Respect
Responsibility
Honesty
Caring
Passion for Excellence
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
We are a drug & alcohol‑free workplace. We participate in the Federal E‑Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington’s Fair Chance Act.
If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org.
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