Annual Gift Coordinator - Higher Ed. jobs in Hawaii

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The YMCA of Honolulu is seeking an individual with passion for our cause to join its development team as the Director of Annual Giving, reporting to the Vice President of Development. Raises annual funds in support of the mission of the YMCA of Honolulu. Responsible for developing relationships with YMCA donors; securing annual donations and grants from individuals, corporations and foundations in support of the YMCA of Honolulu and its key programs. This includes working with branches, boards and other campaign volunteers on their fundraising strategies for the Annual Campaign (AC) and to ensure we meet goals Association-wide; working collaboratively with appropriate branch or Metro staff. Position is also responsible for grant reports and to track impact measures as it relates to the successful completion of grants. Works out of the Metropolitan Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

Annual Giving

• Implements strategies within the Association to ensure healthy growth for the Annual Campaign
  • Stewardship: Focus on donor retention, community involvement and giving clubs. Ensures there is a stewardship plan.
  • Focus on key indicators to promote strategic growth.
• Works with Branch Executive Directors in their relationships within each YMCA community to enhance support at the branch level. Develops top 20 annual campaign prospects as part of process. Works with branches to create a volunteer base of supporters to drive the annual giving program.
• Develops a structured Annual Campaign plan across the Association to ensure branch growth (increasing renewal and upgrade rate). Makes sure everyone has a plan and strategy to succeed and a way to track progress.
• Analyzes annual giving data to provide recommendations and strategy for the following year’s plan.
• Works closely with the Marketing Department staff and vendors to support the development of:
  • Printed materials
  • Videos
  • Website information
  • Community public relations
  • Annual Report
  • Donor stories for the E-Newsletter
  • Stewardship events

Corporate and Foundation Relations

• Responsible for writing grant proposals for key YMCA programs. Also responsible for submitting grant reports for those grants.
• Solicits corporate sponsorships for YMCA events.
• Conducts internal Aloha United Way campaign.

Donor Data Management

Works in collaboration with Development Operations Manager and Development Coordinator in the enhancement of donor data and analysis reports in CRM (Raiser’s Edge).

Assists Vice President of Development

• Conducts screening visits of selected potential prospects.
• Supports Capital Campaign events, cultivation and stewardship.
• Stewardship of President’s Club members.
• Develops his/her own top 20 prospects to manage.
• Supports the Association by participating in Metro or Association-wide events.
• Helps with President’s Club & Heritage Club events.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to develop meaningful relationships with donors, staff and volunteers and engage them in the mission of the YMCA.
• Dependable, positive and creative individual, who can handle a variety of projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and make impactful presentations to groups.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of databases helpful.
• Knowledge and experience with social media helpful.
• Listens carefully and attentively to and understands donor and customer needs, both internally and externally, and proactively responds to those needs in a consistent and timely manner.
• Maintains a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.
• Ability to prepare and administer budgets for assigned program areas.
• Provides direction and motivation to others through communication, modeling appropriate behavior, optimism and high achievement.
• Works independently and within a team environment.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two years of experience working in nonprofits, preferably in fundraising.
• Ability to write, prior grant writing experience a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in regular office conditions.
• Often visits other branch sites.
• Attends conferences, meetings, and workshops on island or outside the State.
• Occasionally works outdoors (i.e. promotional and community-related activities)

Equipment Use:

• Frequent use of the phone, computer, copier, and other general office equipment.

Work Hours:

• Full time (Minimum 40 hours per week)
• Nights/weekends as required

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Requires alertness, attention to detail, accuracy and concentration.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Occasional conflicting demands, time pressures, deadlines or emergencies.
• Ability to work with confidential information responsibly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, frequent standing and walking.
• Frequent use of office equipment, handling, fingering of documents, occasional push/pull/carry/lift up to 25 lbs. of document material, supplies and use of a hand truck.

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

• Frequently interacts with co-workers, donors, Y members, volunteers, vendors and others in personal meetings and on the phone.
• Reads, writes and composes written documents and emails.
• Instills communication principles in others by leading through example.
• Promotes constructive interpersonal communication skills between staff, Y members and volunteers.
• Completes and submits well-organized, sequential, clear, accurate, complete and legible written documentation by required deadline dates.

About the YMCA of Honolulu:

The YMCA of Honolulu is a powerful association of men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: To strengthen the foundations of community. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.