Specialist, Individual Giving

About the YMCA of Lethbridge

The YMCA of Lethbridge is a vital community organization, with a rich history dating back to 1910, and has been a cornerstone of community engagement, child and youth development, and social responsibility. Established on values of honesty, inclusiveness, respect, responsibility, and caring, the YMCA of Lethbridge welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, ages, and beliefs, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

The Association offers a wide range of programs and services designed to promote holistic well-being, including fitness and recreation facilities, child care services, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives.

At the heart of the YMCA of Lethbridge's mission is a commitment to building a healthier, stronger, and more connected community. Through its various programs and partnerships, the YMCA empowers individuals to reach their full potential, fosters a sense of belonging, and encourages active participation in community life. With dedicated employees, volunteers, and supporters, the YMCA of Lethbridge continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of thousands of individuals and families, shaping a brighter future for generations to come.

Job Summary
The Specialist, Individual Giving serves the mission of the YMCA of Lethbridge through planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies related to individual donor engagement, stewardship, and growth. The main goals of this position are:

Generate philanthropic support through a portfolio of individual donors including monthly, mid-level, and major donors including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and upgrading.

Develop engagement and stewardship processes including Association capacity building, donor communications, donor engagement events, stewardship standards, and personalized outreach.

Utilize and enhance donor databases for records management, segmentation prospecting, and reporting to improve the individual giving program outcomes.

Benefits for full-time employees include a complimentary membership, pension plan, and health and dental coverage, among others.

Salary $60,000 annual

Full time position

Key Relationships

YMCA of Lethbridge Leadership Team

Marketing and Communications Team

Donors and community stakeholders

Internal and YMCA Canada Fund Development Committees

Nature & Scope
The Specialist, Individual Giving will be responsible for the engagement, stewardship, and development of individual donors. The major responsibilities of this position are, but not limited to:

Leadership and Strategic Planning

Exemplify the YMCA of Lethbridge’s Core Values of caring, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility.

Collaborate with peers and department Director to ensure team initiatives and goals align with the Association’s multi-year strategic planning.

Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Association's annual fund development plan with a primary focus on individual giving strategies, donor engagement, and revenue growth.

Recruit, train, coordinate, and support volunteers engaged in fund development initiatives and donor stewardship activities.

Promote a positive, inclusive work environment, responding to general inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner and in accordance with Association policies and guidelines.

Be a YMCA ambassador by engaging in and promoting practices and frameworks which ensure diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Demonstrate a commitment to health and safety, incident management and emergency response as part of the Social Impact Department.

Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, responding to needs or requests, to obtain or supply information with appropriate tact.

Organizational and Department Management

Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects through all stages of the donor cycle, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention, and upgrade opportunities.

Develop and implement strategies to acquire, retain, reactivate, and increase support from individual donors, including annual and monthly giving programs.

Coordinate and support meaningful donor stewardship activities, including donor impact reporting, personalized acknowledgements, recognition initiatives, donor visits, stewardship calls, and engagement opportunities.

Plan and execute donor cultivation, recognition, and stewardship events that strengthen…