YMCA Careers in Fundraising and Marketing

As the nation's second leading fundraising organization, raising more than $650 million annually, the YMCA movement attracts top financial development professionals. YMCA Financial Development staff spearhead YMCAs' efforts to generate financial assistance funds (so that no person is ever denied participation in the Y for reasons of inability to pay) and capital campaign funds (to build, improve and maintain YMCA facilities and equipment). Staff work hand-in-hand with community volunteers who drive the efforts to generate funding.

YMCAs also offer staff opportunities to those interested in marketing, public relations/communications and corporate sponsorship. These individuals assist in "getting the word out" about the services YMCAs offer to support kids and families. YMCA marketing professions work with local volunteers, media, corporations and community leaders to generate awareness.