Senior Director, Major Giving

Our Commitment to Equity The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Directs and manages aspects of capital fundraising and oversees major donor procurement and stewardship for the Association including directing the Association-wide effort, branch readiness, prospect development and cultivation, private/public grant submittals and solicitation activities. Directs and manages the research of volunteers and prospects for the department, coordinates grant requests and manages all grant solicitation, oversees the CRM database and its interface with development efforts.

Supports the other development, communications and public relations activities of the department.

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Target salary range: $,000/year

Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm. Occasional after-hours availability based on project needs.

• Plans and directs aspects of capital fundraising and oversees major donor procurement and stewardship for the Association including directing the Association-wide effort, branch readiness, prospect development and cultivation, private/public grant submittals and solicitation activities.
• Supports the Association Capital Campaign to successfully achieve its benchmarks and goals. Includes the preparation and distribution of accurate reporting tools to YMCA senior staff, campaign chairs and the campaign committee.
• Develops and manages the capital prospect development, research, solicitation and donor cultivation program of the Association.
• Directs and supports the business services for Financial Development of the campaign - to include 15,000+ prospects and donors - assuring an accurate database, reports, timely billings and collections, as well as effective acknowledgements and cultivation mailings.
• Directs the donor cycle including research, clearance, engagement, recognition and event planning; also assures that all donors are appropriately recognized via building recognitions and opening events.
• Directs the Association’s grant assignments and coordination, grant writing, record management and follow up reports.
• Leads the development of all collateral materials for the campaign, including case publications, presentation materials (paper and digital) and campaign newsletters.
• Provides overall leadership and management of staff/team members, inclusive of hiring, performance management and development.
• Supports the culture of philanthropy and fundraising of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, as well as assigned branches.
• Other duties as assigned.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, financial development,…