Financial Development Director

Financial Development Director

Apply for the Financial Development Director role at YMCA of Greater Dayton.

Under the direction of the President & CEO, the Financial Development Director leads the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising strategies to secure financial resources in support of the YMCA’s mission and long-term sustainability. This includes annual campaigns, corporate and individual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, endowment development, foundation grants, and digital fundraising initiatives.

Dayton, OH

Compensation: $110,000–$125,000 annually

Employment Type:

Full‑time / Exempt

We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, and uphold Christian principles.

• Professionally represents the YMCA of Greater Dayton within the community, building positive and lasting relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and faith-based partners.
• Develops and implements comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual support, capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and foundation grant development.
• Leads the planning and execution of the association’s Annual Support Campaign and provides direct guidance and tools to branch leadership teams and volunteers.
• Coordinates all aspects of the YMCA’s capital development programs and endowment growth efforts, including the Heritage Club.
• Works closely with the Marketing & Communications Department to develop effective donor messaging, campaign materials, and digital fundraising initiatives.
• Utilizes donor management software (e.g., Daxko, Raiser’s Edge, or equivalent) to maintain accurate records, track donor engagement, and analyze campaign performance.
• Provides staff and volunteer fundraising training to strengthen campaign effectiveness and donor stewardship.
• Develops and maintains a robust donor recognition and stewardship program, ensuring donors are thanked, informed, and connected to the YMCA’s mission.
• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gift prospects and corporate partners.
• Coordinates and prepares proposals for government and foundation grants, managing deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Establishes measurable fundraising goals and performance benchmarks; provides regular progress reports to the CEO and the Financial Development Committee.
• Collaborates with branch executives and association leaders to identify funding priorities and communicate impact.
• Ensures that all financial development efforts align with the YMCA’s values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, and reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and Christian principles.
• Participates as a member of the Association’s Management Staff and supports organizational initiatives and strategic plan goals.
• Attends professional development conferences and maintains awareness of current trends in philanthropy and nonprofit advancement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President & CEO.
• Communicates to President/CEO any concerns or incidents that may need follow‑up.
• Participates on appropriate task teams of the Association.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the President/CEO.
• Knows and administers the appropriate EAP (emergency action plan) for any situation, including first aid or CPR, work‑related employee injuries, etc.
• Completes incident and accident reports as required.
• Takes an active role in the Annual Campaign as a campaigner.
• Upholds guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook of the Association.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and records.
• Attends designated trainings and staff meetings.
• Notifies supervisor and reports suspicions of abuse or neglect to appropriate local public service agencies.
• All employees will adhere to policies and procedures in the Child Abuse Prevention Handbook.

• A 4‑year degree in business administration, financial development, communication, public relations, human services or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years successful full‑time financial development experience in a non‑profit organization with an emphasis on annual and capital…