Corporate Giving Director identifies and assesses the causes and organizations that align with the company's values and goals and implements strategic plans to support them. Establishes and maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations and community leaders to ensure effective collaboration and support of giving initiatives. Being a Corporate Giving Director manages the budget for charitable giving, evaluates grant proposals, and monitors the impact of the company's charitable contributions. Develops employee volunteer programs to engage employees, offer participation to wider audience, and raise awareness about the organization's charitable initiatives. Additionally, Corporate Giving Director maintains current knowledge of best practices in corporate giving and philanthropy. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Corporate Giving Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Corporate Giving Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
YMCA
MetroWest YMCA Inc.
Location
100 Waverly Street
Ashland, MA 01721
Salary
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Great professional opportunity to join the MetroWest YMCA in Massachusetts as the Director of Annual Giving!
Job Description
Director of Annual Giving, Ashland
At the MetroWest YMCA, our cause defines us. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That's why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive!
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job - you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you! Exempt salary range is $65,000 - $75,000/annually! Competitive benefits! Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications
1. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
2. Five or more years of professional experience with a background in fundraising in the YMCA or another not-for-profit preferred.
3. Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
4. Working knowledge of giving and charitable vehicles.
5. Ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission.
6. Knowledge of the media and its use in gaining exposure for YMCA events and programs.
7. Foundation and government grant writing expertise.
Essential Functions
1. Directs and coordinates association annual campaign, and Special events including MetroWest YMCA Marathon Team, Rally For the Y, and Annual Auction.
2. Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement and relationship development.
3. Actively involved in identifying, cultivating and soliciting gift prospects. Maintains database resource files on prospects and information on local community leaders.
4. Serves as grant writing resource for grants from private sources and assists in grants for government sources.
5. Develops and implements annual campaign and events fundraising plan.
6. Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.
7. Ensures that gift acknowledgements are sent out in a timely manner.
8. Serves on Financial Development (Philanthropy) Committee and other ad-hoc committees as required.
9. Provides training in fundraising. Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.
10. Ensures that news releases, feature stories, the Annual Report and newsletters are distributed on a regular basis to appropriate audiences in order to keep funders, potential funders, public officials and others informed about the YMCA.
11. Contributes to Association efforts in communications and public relations, and ensures members, participants and the community understand the case for support as the MetroWest YMCA as a charity.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Mission Advancement
Collaboration
Operational Effectiveness
Personal Growth
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