Manager, Fund Development

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics;
Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics;
Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

We are seeking an experiences and results-oriented Manager, Fund Development to advance the fundraising and donor engagement across YMCA Newfoundland and Labrador. The Manager will lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Associations annual fundraising campaign and other fundraising initiatives, while building and strengthening relationships with donors, corporate partners, sponsors, and community stakeholders.

Working collaboratively across the Association, the Manager will strengthen donor cultivation and stewardship, identify opportunities to grow fundraising and sponsorship revenue, and use data and performance insights to strengthen results. The role will also work closely with Marketing and Communications to ensure fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and public-facing materials are strategically aligned and consistent with the YMCA brand.

This position is based at the Association Services Office in St. John’s, with flexibility to work remotely from time to time. Travel may be required.

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Association's annual fundraising campaign and other fundraising initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing donors, corporate partners, sponsors, and community stakeholders.
• Develop and implement donor cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship activities that strengthen long-term engagement.
• Identify and advance fundraising, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Maintain accurate donor and prospect information within the Association's donor management system and support effective pipeline management.
• Establish and monitor fundraising targets, campaign metrics, and performance reporting, using results to inform future activity.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on campaign strategy, donor storytelling, promotional planning, and fundraising communications.
• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to support fundraising initiatives and donor engagement.
• Ensure fundraising activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, ethical standards, YMCA policies, and donor commitments.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the Association's fundraising strategy.

• Post‑secondary education in fundraising, business, communications, nonprofit management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination and relevant experience.
• A minimum of four years of progressive fundraising or development experience, preferably within a charitable or nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing fundraising campaigns with measurable results.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, with experience engaging donors, corporate partners, sponsors, volunteers, or community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, ethical standards, trends, and applicable legal requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using a donor or constituent relationship management system is considered an asset.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation, or progress toward certification, is considered an asset.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and professionalism when managing donor and stakeholder relationships.
• Criminal Record Checks are reviewed on an individual basis.

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