Director of Donor Relations - Armed Services YMCA of The U S A
Oceanside, CA 92058
About the Job
Director of Donor Relations - Empowering Change through Strategic Fundraising!
Status: Exempt, Full-Time with Benefits
Reports to: Executive Director
Pay Range: $34.66 - $39.90
Location: Oceanside, CA
This role is a hybrid position. Our office is based in Southern California, specifically in Oceanside, CA (North San Diego County). It is located inside a military base installation. Base access is provided to civilian employees.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Donor Relations will administer and manage all aspects of the individual giving, corporate giving, government and foundation giving, prospect research, grant development, the creation and implementation of the major giving and planned giving programs, database management, annual giving, donor cultivation and stewardship of the branch.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for individual donor research, cultivation, and stewardship to increase retention and support.
Create and implement major giving and planned giving, and an annual giving campaign.
Oversee and manage all aspects of corporate giving, including strategy development, partnership building, engagement, compliance, and communication to ensure meaningful community contributions and alignment with organizational values.
Work with the Executive Director in strategic planning, goal development, and assessment of fundraising strategies/outcomes, and identify areas for improvement.
Work collaboratively with various departments, and with military and civilian organizations, to provide fundraising support to high-quality programs/events which benefit military members and their families.
Manage budget line items within the Development Department on individual giving, corporate giving, foundation, and government grants.
Communicate with participants and other stakeholders to gain community support.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Train staff and the Board of Management on donor cultivation and stewardship.
Coordinate monthly with the Executive Director and with other staff as necessary on planned and completed fund development actions, contacts, and meetings.
Track donor communications and conduct regular clean-up of donors, grants, and contracts databases to ensure the accuracy of records.
Prepare a monthly report for the Board of Management meetings. Attend all Board of Management meetings.
Able to maintain confidentiality of donors, program and branch information.
Provide support to fundraising events. Attend other events as needed.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in business administration, philanthropic studies, non-profit management or a related field is required.
Four years of related experience, including knowledge of long-range planning processes, annual giving, foundation/corporate solicitations, and communication is preferred.
General knowledge of nonprofit organizational practices.
Experience with budgeting and fund development.
Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
Highly developed interpersonal skills. Ability to meet with people with ease.
Strong organizational skills, well disciplined, able to work under pressure of many priorities and meet deadlines.
Must be accurate and detail-oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proven track record of success.
Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Able to travel, as required.
Able to successfully pass a background check.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Able to perform sedentary work including working at a workstation and performing repetitive keyboarding activities.
Occasionally lifts, carries, and balances objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers and supplies.
Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration, and analytical thinking
Able to operate general office equipment. Visual and hearing acuity is necessary to operate equipment, use telecommunication, read fine print, and utilize a computer monitor throughout a normal workday.
Must be able to hear, and see including peripheral vision and distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of individuals from divergent socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and origins.
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Who we are:
The oldest military support organization in the U.S., the Armed Services YMCA is an independent, national non-profit and Association of the YMCA of the USA, specifically dedicated to serving active-duty military service members and their families of all six Armed Forces: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard. Go to www.camppendleton.asymca.org to learn more about how we accomplish this important mission.
Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.
Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.
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