1. Develops organizational goals and strategic plans for fundraising, balancing long-term direction and short-term requirements. Develops systems and manages resources, including the financial development budget, needed to carry out the fundraising plans. Develops appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the association.
2. Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects. Maintains database resource file on top community leaders.
3. Directs and coordinates association capital development, annual campaign and endowment programs.
4. Prepares and coordinates proposals for grants from government sources and private foundations.
5. Actively engages the board in challenging conversations and decision making to advance the Y's impact when serving as the primary staff liaison to the Financial Development Committee and other assigned committees on the Board of Directors. Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development.
6. Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed.
7. Provides training in fundraising. Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process.
8. Creates and implements effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish the mission and cause with maximum impact. Develops communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support.
9. Represents the CEO in the community as needed.
