Development Associate

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals.

GSCY has 100 full‑time and 950 part‑time employees along with operating revenues to $26+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Under the direction of the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Development Associate is responsible for the administrative support of the Association-wide Philanthropy Department including maintaining donor database and preparing donor communications. This role helps create a welcoming, accurate, and responsive donor experience that reflects the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and is well versed in Development information and record maintenance.

The Development Associate will also support fundraising volunteers and participate in related functions and events as assigned.

• Acting as administrator for donor databases (Daxko), manages the accurate receipting and designation of all donations including recording gifts, preparing deposits, tracking donor notes and other transactions as well as generating reports and mailing lists.
• Prepares acknowledgement letters, invoices and other correspondence to donors.
• Optimize the use of fundraising software to ensure accurate reporting of donors, pledges and various demographic information.
• Maintain donor files for individuals, foundation and corporations.
• Assemble media and donor kits for campaign trainings and meetings.
• Tracks all expenses and manages purchase orders for Philanthropy Department.
• Support Association wide cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events including tracking of attendees and expenses.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor information.
• Responsible for complying with all Greater Somerset County YMCA Policies and Procedures.
• Adheres to and incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Attend trainings, seminars and meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure optimum operations in the Philanthropy Department.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Current Blood borne Pathogens certification, or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Greater Somerset County YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Training within 30 days of hire

Mission Advancement:
Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCAs efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.

Collaboration:

Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and…