Under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Mission Advancement, the Vice President of Community Partnerships works to develop and maintain key external partnerships in support of initiatives focused on special programs and projects that help achieve Tampa YMCA strategic priorities. Community work will have a special emphasis on brand awareness, volunteer development, special events, fundraisers, and identified Strategic Plan objectives. This position will also cultivate and strengthen relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, associations, and government agencies to secure philanthropic support for programs, special initiatives, and community-impact projects. In addition, the Vice President of Community Partnerships will oversee the association’s volunteer engagement strategy and support board development efforts to strengthen leadership involvement and community advocacy.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nonprofit management, business, communications, public relations, marketing, community development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience in community partnerships, philanthropy, fundraising, corporate engagement, sponsorship development, volunteer engagement, or relationship management, preferably within a nonprofit or community-focused organization.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with community leaders, donors, corporations, civic organizations, volunteers, and strategic partners.
- Strong understanding of the local community landscape, including the ability to identify partnership opportunities, connect community needs with organizational initiatives, and represent the YMCA within diverse community settings.
- Experience collaborating with senior-level executives, board members, volunteers, community stakeholders, and philanthropic partners to advance organizational goals and community impact efforts.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic engagement, partnership, sponsorship, and donor stewardship initiatives that support mission-driven outcomes.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and constituents.
- Strong organizational, project management, and strategic-thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, build collaborative relationships, and adapt within a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of fundraising, sponsorship, donor stewardship, volunteer engagement, and community partnership best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to represent an organization professionally within the community through networking, public speaking, civic engagement, and relationship-building activities.
- Understanding of and passion for the YMCA mission, values, and commitment to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
- Commitment to the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately manage sensitive donor, partnership, and organizational information.
Certifications/Trainings Required:
- Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation for fundraisers preferred.
- Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration.
- Maintain other required certifications as stated in the training matrix.