Director of Philanthropy

Located in Carpinteria, CA

Job Description

BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU

FREE Family Gym Membership and Program DiscountsFREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee AssistancePrograms, Basic Life InsuranceAffordable Medical PPO OptionEducation Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per yearYMCA Retirement FundPaid Time Off, Sick Leave, and HolidaysFlexible 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.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years oldBachelor’s Degree required2+ years’ previous work related experience preferredComplete required certifications within 30 days of hireComplete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hireAbility to obtain a criminal record clearanceAbility to participate in the DMV Pull Program

Essential Functions

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 staffTake 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 eventsWork 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 opportunitiesWork jointly with related staff on special events and solicit and secure principal gifts from individual, government, corporate, and foundation donorsHold monthly prospect moves management sessions with the President & CEO to strategize on top-tier prospect solicitationsPartner 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-dateOversee the management of the informational database to ensure clean, organized data, lists, reports, and prospect portfoliosProvide 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 leadershipDevelop and support key relationships both internal and external with community leaders and organizationsMaintain updated development policies and ensure communication to branch leadership