DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTS

at  Madison Area YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the VP, Programs and Advancement this position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The incumbent serves as a member of the advancement team, providing strategic fundraising, member, and donor engagement efforts to advance the YMCA’s mission. The Director is responsible for the Association’s Annual and Capital Campaigns & Special Events, working to ensure a culture of philanthropy is present year-round.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five or more years of professional experience with a background in fundraising in the YMCA or another non-profit.
• Annual and Capital campaign experience required.
• Proficiency with a fundraising database and reporting
• Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Working knowledge of giving and charitable vehicles.
• Member of our service area with extensive knowledge of community preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written communication.