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DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT

YMCA: YMCA of Greater Nashua

Location: Merrimack, NH

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Director of Community Relations, and with great latitude for independent decision-making and a self-starter attitude, the Director of Financial Development is responsible for all streams of fundraising of the YMCA of Greater Nashua, including the annual support campaign, major gift fundraising, corporate gifts, capital campaigns, foundation grants, and planned giving.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Execution: The Director of Financial Development is responsible for an overall strategic plan for an integrated campaign model that supports the strategic plan of the YMCA of Greater Nashua. The position is responsible for developing a plan, breaking it into its constituent parts, assigning responsibility for them and motivating staff and volunteers to reach their individual and team goals, reaching all annual goals through the utilization of staff and volunteers.

Volunteer Management: Responsible for the Financial Development Committee of the Board of Directors, as well as any task forces. Must direct the fundraising activities of lead volunteers, to assure the most effective methods of soliciting and receiving large gifts.

Relationship Building: Initiate and strengthen relationships with key constituents through systematic cultivation, with an emphasis on donor cultivation and stewardship.

Staff Management: Must direct the fundraising activities of senior management team, as well as all program directors, as needed, to assure the most effective methods of soliciting and receiving large gifts.

Records Management: Responsible for directing appropriate data entry regarding all prospect research, family relationships, community relationships, prospect visits and phone calls, invitations, Board and volunteer responsibilities and other items of note that could be helpful in fundraising. Responsible for all gift acknowledgement.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, financial development, communication, public relations, human services or equivalent required.
Three or more years of successful full-time financial development experience in a non-profit organization with an emphasis on annual campaigns, volunteer development and donor cultivation.
Ability to design and implement short and long term fundraising plans and budgets to support strategic goals.
Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of philanthropy within an organization.
Direct experience in relationship building, internally and externally, working with volunteers, senior level community leaders, board of directors and staff.
Experience managing, supporting and recruiting volunteers
Strong and engaging verbal and written communication skills.
Strong results-oriented, collaboration, project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and direction for others, with an attention to quality and timely delivery of initiatives.
Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule consistent with the demands and needs of an executive team, volunteers, community leaders, and related special events.

NECESSARY SKILLS:

Effective oral and written communication skills
Understanding of finance and budgeting
Knowledge of Daxko software a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Flexible work schedule to attend events and meet deadlines

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000

Additional Compensation Details:

We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous time off, health, life and disability insurance, 12% retirement contribution as well as a healthy environment that promotes professional and personal development.

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward cover letter, resume and references to Elizabeth Covino at ecovino@nmymc.org.

Apply Online: http://www.nmymca.org

Apply By Email: ecovino@nmymca.org

Resumes until: 4/7/2013

Contact: Elizabeth A Covino
Corporate Office
6 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054-4848

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