Director of Philanthropy

BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU

• FREE Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
• FREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee AssistancePrograms, Basic Life Insurance
• Affordable Medical PPO Option
• Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
• YMCA Retirement Fund
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Flexible Schedule

Commitment To Inclusion

At the Channel Islands YMCA, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.

What does a Director of an Association Department do?

The Director of Association Philanthropy provides support services and strategic leadership to the overall association's multiple branches and program areas. Additionally, the Director of Association Philanthropy ensures that association leadership, branch management, program directors, and other staff teams have the necessary tools and materials to support their work areas. They are regularly responsible for crafting, communicating, and monitoring department plans. Furthermore, they will develop and monitor budgets, department strategies, and ensure staff are hired and trained in accordance with Channel Islands YMCA expectations. This position may sit on committees and provide feedback and information specific to their support areas to Branch Board of Managers and Association Board of Directors.

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2 years’ previous work related experience preferred
• Complete required certifications within 30 days of hire
• Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
• Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
• Ability to participate in the DMV Pull Program

• The Director serves as a subject matter expert for the association by providing Philanthropic consultation and support to association leaders, branch management, program directors, and staff
• Take a leadership role in: defining and leading implementation of quantifiable and measurable fundraising strategies, supporting the overall workflow for meeting annual campaign goals and planning and execution of Association-wide special events
• Work with other Directors of Association Departments to ensure that Philanthropic needs and campaign materials are created, distributed, and clearly articulated in written and oral form
• Support the development and implementation, and support of the Association level annual campaign and capital campaigns to generate needed resources and maximize opportunities
• Work jointly with related staff on special events and solicit and secure principal gifts from individual, government, corporate, and foundation donors
• Hold monthly prospect moves management sessions with the President & CEO to strategize on top-tier prospect solicitations
• Partner with and direct the Association Development Administrator to execute on grant opportunities from government sources, foundations, and corporations that are in alignment with strategic priorities and/or annual or campaign requests
• Provide support to assist all branches in special event management such as sponsorships, use of database, partner in the development of marketing materials, vendor coordination, script writing, awards, and event-day management.
• Produce and deliver reports to internal leadership and Board of Directors, with the assistance of the Association Development Administrator, demonstrating prospect and donor movement, annual & major gift goals, and progress on goals-to-date
• Oversee the management of the informational database to ensure clean, organized data, lists, reports, and prospect portfolios
• Provide leadership for planned gift and endowment programs, ensuring standards are put in place, resources and training are readily available, goals are identified and tracked, and ongoing support provided to branch volunteer and staff leadership
• Develop and support key relationships both internal and external with community leaders and organizations
• Maintain updated development policies and ensure communication to branch leadership