Annual Giving Manager | Association at YMCA of Greater Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Association Annual Giving Manager is responsible for day-to-day management, organization, and implementation of a comprehensive annual fund strategy for the entry-to-mid-level individual giving program, including year round stewardship efforts focused on increasing donor retention. The role is responsible for providing technical support and maintenance of association Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and data maintenance. The position also performs various routine development processes and activities, including donations/donor activities, trains staff members on procedures, and fosters relationships by providing excellent customer service internally and externally.

JOB LOCATION: Association Office located at the Wellmark YMCA in Des Moines
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Standard work week, but will occasionally work evening or weekend hours to accommodate activities such as meetings and events.
SALARY:$57,000 - $62,000 annualized
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 22, 2024 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manages implementation of a year-round annual fund strategy in accordance with the Fund Development plan for the YMCA in collaboration with Director of Development, executive leaders, and volunteers.Collaborates with the Marketing Department to develop communication and strategies to successfully promote annual giving activities. Supports plans for identifying, cultivating and soliciting branch annual fund prospects.Manages an individual portfolio of donors ($1,000+) and solicits donations on behalf of the Association.Manage the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System to ensure data accuracy and cleanliness related to donor activity, and is responsible for exporting data for communications, analysis, and reporting.Manages required communication to donors relating to pledges and payments.Manages the process of monthly invoicing, bank draft management and account collections.Performs general administrative support functions to support the fundraising activities such as scheduling, planning, and coordination of meetings, activities, and events.Coordinates fund development activities, meetings, and other events.Follows and innovates procedures for communication with donors, including timely acknowledgement of gifts.Develops and implements deliverables for year round donor engagement.Perform additional duties as required.