Mid-Level Gift Officer

Mid-Level Gift Officer (Finance)

Candidates must be located within reasonable commuting distance and able to adjust their schedule as needed to support regular, often daily, in-person collaboration.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

The Mid-Level Gift Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects and donors, assisting in planning and implementing activities to build the YMCA's Annual Fund. The role includes researching donors, broad donor communications, and developing and executing fundraising strategies that increase donor retention rates, increase giving per donor, and lift mid-level donors into a Major Gifts portfolio and endowment opportunities.

• Champion the mission of the YMCA of the North, communicating Y mission and message to the donor community.
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors ($250-$10,000) to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward supporters in strategic collaboration with operational leaders for YMCA branches, camps, and programs.
• Manage mid-level giving, including personalized renewal, upgrades, acquisition, and acknowledgment processes.
• Develop and test effective strategies to acquire new mid-level donors, retain current donors, upgrade contributions per donor, and feed high-potential mid-level donors into a pipeline for the Major Gifts Team.
• Work within the database to track communication, fundraiser, and donor activity, and assist in analyzing data to inform and prioritize individuals and strategies.
• Actively participate in the creation of fundraising activities and events.
• Meet and/or exceed individual goals as well as support the team reach group revenue goal.
• Assist in the development of written copy and the coordination of images for use in cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation activities.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Donor Development who reports to Associate Vice President of Alumni and Donor Engagement who reports to the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy. The incumbent interacts regularly with program executive directors, YMCA team members from throughout the association, and key volunteers, alumni, and donors.

• Required: Bachelors Degree in a related field
• Required: Minimum of three (3) years experience in fundraising with a proven track record in annual giving work or similar philanthropic experience. Exceptional ability to create and maintain personal relationships in a variety of settings, including individually and in groups, in formal and informal settings, and in a customer-service driven environment.
• Required: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to develop, write, and edit copy and content for donor appeals and stewardship communications for a variety of alumni segments, with diverse representation in mind, via multiple platforms and media.
• Required: Strong analytic skills and attention to detail.
• Required: Reliable transportation between YMCA locations throughout Minnesota.
• Preferred: Proven experience with Raisers Edge NXT or similar fundraising systems.
• Preferred: Bi/multilingual.

The position requires travel to various YMCA sites throughout Minnesota. Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time.

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the President/CEO or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association's success.