Director of Development

What You'll Do:

• Lead and execute a comprehensive development strategy that advances our mission, strengthens existing fundraising efforts, and supports the Y's long-term financial sustainability.
• Cultivate, steward, and expand relationships with major donors, foundations, corporate partners, and community supporters.
• Build upon successful fundraising campaigns, special events, and donor engagement initiatives while identifying new opportunities for philanthropic support and community impact.
• Collaborate with staff to create compelling marketing and communications that inspire giving, increase awareness, and connect people to our cause.
• Serve as a community ambassador—strengthening partnerships, elevating the YMCA's visibility, and positioning the Penobscot Bay YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

• Exceptional analytical, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and credibility as a community leader and engage effectively with donors, board members, staff, and volunteers.
• Polished written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to make presentations, write compelling press releases, case statements, grants, etc., and handle media inquiries.
• Proven leader in strategic planning and implementation. Strong project management skills, analytical skills, creativity, and resourcefulness in approaches to increase the Y brand awareness and appreciation.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years of professional fundraising experience and a demonstrated track record of success with major donors.
• Must be confident, high energy, and passionate for mission-driven non-profit work with a commitment to the mission and values of the Penobscot Bay YMCA.
• Proven entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work in a highly flexible, fast-paced work environment. Must be results-oriented, organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, able to handle several tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and make decisions.
• Strong leadership and management skills to motivate and mentor a team. Team player who is willing to do both high-level and administrative work as needed. YMCA Organizational Leader certification, preferred (we will train the right candidate)
• Proficiency in fundraising and CRM data collection, analysis and reporting tools. Strong working knowledge of
• Microsoft Office, Google Suite applications, including Excel/Sheets, required.
• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).