Mission and Development Director

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Mission Advancement & Development Director will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and will work closely with the CEO, COO, Board of Directors, and key volunteers to execute a multi-year capital campaign, strengthen donor infrastructure, develop and execute our grant strategy and ensure long-term financial sustainability for the YMCA.

The Director will play a critical role in shaping the future of the YMCA of Harrison County and ensuring the organization has the resources necessary to serve the community for generations to come.

The capital campaign will support the building of a new facility, a building of the future, on our campus. The first phase of the project, a much-needed childcare center, has been approved. Upon its completion, the center will have a direct impact on business development in and around the surrounding areas. To complete the entire project, the Mission Advancement & Development Director will create and execute a capital campaign that will sell our vision and ensure we raise funds to complete the project.

With a 6,000-member database, foot traffic in excess of 12,000 a month, and an existing database in Bloomerang, the Director will have the resources to be successful with the campaign as well as creating sponsorship opportunities, an annual campaign and a grant strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a traditional nonprofit fundraising background with demonstrated success in relationship-driven revenue generation. Crucial to this position, the candidate will have experience engaging confidently in financial dialogue and be able to articulate the YMCA’s mission in ways that inspire philanthropic investment.

Lead strategy, planning, and implementation for all fundraising programs to achieve annual and long-term contributed revenue goals. This includes leading the planning and execution of a multi-year capital campaign supporting facility renovation, expansion, and strategic growth initiatives.

Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major and transformational gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Partner with the CEO and Board to identify, qualify, and engage top-tier prospects, including leading donor meetings and ask conversations.

Develop campaign materials including case statements, gift range charts, naming opportunities, and donor recognition strategies.

Track campaign progress, manage forecasts, and provide clear reporting to leadership and the Board.

Build and manage a robust donor pipeline with a strong emphasis on face-to-face engagement.

Implement and oversee a comprehensive donor stewardship program that prioritizes retention, upgrades, and long-term relationships.

Confidently communicate financial needs, impact metrics, and return on mission investment to donors.

Work closely with finance and operations leadership to ensure alignment between fundraising priorities and organizational needs.

Identify, research, and pursue foundation, corporate, and public funding opportunities aligned with YMCA priorities.

Oversee the preparation of competitive grant proposals, budgets, and reports.

Cultivate long-term relationships with grantmakers and institutional partners.

Represent the YMCA in the community with professionalism and credibility, particularly with business, banking, and philanthropic leaders.

Host and support donor cultivation events, small group briefings, and one-on-one meetings.

Leverage Board members, community influencers, and peer networks to open doors and advance donor relationships.

Serve as a senior leader and trusted advisor to the CEO on advancement strategy and financial sustainability.

Support Board development efforts and work closely with advancement committees.

Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization by coaching staff and volunteers on donor engagement best practices.