Development Officer at YMCA OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY in Everett, Washington

Job Description:

The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause.Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

The Development Officer leads strategic development of new and prospective donors while sustaining donor advancement across the association through donor stewardship, cultivation and solicitation opportunities. The incumbent will develop a portfolio of donors leading them through the donor progression cycle (cultivation, solicitation, stewardship) to inspire increased mid-major and major giving across the association. They are expected to consider the personalization of impact reporting and communications to their portfolio of donors. The incumbent will work in partnership with Branch leadership staff and volunteers and in collaboration with Business Intelligence and Marketing in the tracking of key performance indicators, and the development of associated communication/fundraising tools that support prospective, new and sustaining donor engagement.

Job Duties/Responsibilities
Provide strategic partnership, leading mid-major and major donor prospecting, cultivation strategy and relationship management support in partnership with Association and Branch staff leadership Establish new donor relationships and expand pipeline, generate new leads, and qualify major gift prospects from research, prospect tracking tools, fundraising colleagues, and prior experience. Work with the OFD, Branches and other departments to identify and cultivate major prospects for future giving to annualized, capital and endowment support.Works collaboratively and strategically with the Branch Executives, Board Members, other fundraising professionals, volunteers, and other Y leaders to cultivate and solicit donors for association-wide priorities.Collaboration with Marketing and Communications to support integration of donor-based engagement and impact across membership and program related collateral and communicationsDevelop and implement stewardship and cultivation opportunities for portfolio of $5,000 + capacity donors across the association utilizing both a donor-centered and community centered approach
Develop content supporting periodic reports and communication that provide visibility to strategic planning goals and outcomes for various constituent groups including staff, board members, community leaders and fundersSupport the Financial Development Team in meeting its annual fundraising targets and capital fundraising objectivesServe as fundraising lead for assigned events, projects, activities, audiences, and areas of fundraising in assigned area (E.g. Community Campaign, Future Leaders Bash, planned giving, etc.)Provide leadership, coaching and training for select campaign committees, branch boards, and volunteers, including identifying and recruiting volunteers. Schedule and support campaign leadership meetings and ensure quality engagement and participationTravel to various branch locations to meet with donors, guide impact tours and lead strategic meetings with branch staffOther duties related to the fundraising and strategic planning functions of the Association as assigned

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience4+ years experience in fundraising with individual donorsDirect experience in relationship building, communication and organizational skills. Provides a track record or closing gifts in the five and six figure rangeDemonstrated knowledge and understanding of donor cultivation and stewardship processSelf-starter with advanced customer service skills and experienceStrong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with constituents and funders at all levels
Be able to work independently; have excellent organizational, time management and decision-making skills; and the flexibility to change priorities as required Must meet absolute deadlines
Sense of urgency and ability to juggle multiple priorities
Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion Reliable transportation to travel to Association Office and for branch visits

Y Culture:
Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCAExhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and ResponsibilityComplete required training and certifications within established guidelines
Embrace Team Leader Core Competencies:
Mission Advancement:
Models and teaches the Ys valuesEnsures a high level of service with a commitment to improving livesProvides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognitionCultivates relationships to support fundraising
Collaboration:
Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiativesBuilds relationships to create small communitiesEmpathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflictEffectively tailors communications to the appropriate audienceProvides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support
Operational Effectiveness:
Provides others with frameworks for making decisionsConducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activitiesDevelops plans and manages best practices through engagement of teamEffectively creates and manages budgetsHolds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress
Personal Growth:
Shares new insightsFacilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of changeUtilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performanceHas the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology