Annual Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs in New Bedford, MA

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Annual Campaign Manager will work closely with the Director of Mission Advancement of the YMCA Southcoast.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Creates an annual campaign strategy for the Y in collaboration with executive and volunteer leadership.

2. Collaborates with branch leadership to develop communication and campaign strategies to successfully market the annual campaign through events, mailings and grants. Supports plans for identifying, cultivating and soliciting branch annual fund prospects.

3. Writes clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, vocabulary, and appropriate tone for message or audience and speaks in a clear, articulate manner.

4. Oversees the data management of annual gifts and conducts regular analysis and reporting of annual campaign progress.

5. Establishes systems for timely and appropriate acknowledgements of annual campaign gifts.

6. Oversees prospect/donor correspondence.

7. Translates organizational goals into executable plans with accountable staff and volunteers by defining tasks, milestones, and priorities for programs or projects.

8. Staffs and manages special events, projects and committees for Association events.

9. Creates and updates materials to support gift cultivation, solicitations and stewardship.

10. Develops and implements all aspects of direct donor mailings (print & email) and other donor mailings as needed.

11. Ensures that the donor database information is current and accurate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with experience in annual giving campaigns and/or special events.

• Experience working closely with volunteers and in staffing volunteer committees/events.

• Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, volunteers, senior leaders, and the general public.

• Understanding of and enthusiasm for the mission of the YMCA.

• Experience in researching, planning, organizing, and managing events.

• Working knowledge of planned-giving and prospect tracking.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure of tight deadlines and priorities.

• Proven excellent writ ten and oral communication skills.

• Experience in developing and managing long range planning process.

• Understanding of Southcoast region, other regions, and national markets.

• Strong computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.