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Come join the fastest growing Y in Maine! If you are a visionary leader, with a heart for fundraising we want to hear from you!
Job Description
This position supports the work of a multi branch Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the Midcoast Maine community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Chief Philanthropy Officer is responsible for developing and executing strategies to advance the organization’s philanthropic support and enhance brand awareness. The leader will oversee implementation of all development and communication plans ensuring effective integration of all relevant disciplines. The role will lead efforts to communicate and advocate the YMCA’s impact, values and initiatives to diverse audiences, ensuring that the organization’s vital work is recognized and supported within the community and beyond. The CPO will deepen the engagement of our staff and volunteers in philanthropy and marketing while further advancing the culture throughout the association. The CPO will ensure a safe, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere that promotes a genuine sense of belonging for all.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of three years’ experience of proven successful professional fundraising experience.
2. Baseline certification in fundraising. The CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Professional) is preferred. CFRE would be required within one year of hire.
3. Experience in all aspects of fundraising, including: annual campaigns, major gifts, grant writing, online giving, planned giving, special events and capital campaign preferred.
4. Proven record of successfully achieving fundraising goals, tracking outcomes and managing budgets with performance-based campaigns and special events.
5. Must have demonstrated results of positive engagement and success with volunteer, corporate, foundation and elected officials.
6. A high level of interpersonal skills to effectively relate and motivate volunteers and staff to achieve financial development goals and as strong advocates.
7. Knowledge and understanding of community resources and the ability to engage and partner these resources with the YMCA to meet strategic objectives.
8. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills to inspire others to support the YMCA.
9. Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills with a welcoming, enthusiastic presence providing the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse team of individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions to foster positive and inclusive outcomes.
10.Strong computer skills with ability to research and analyze data, set annual fundraising and marketing plans that align with budget.
Essential Functions
1. In conjuction withthe CEO, develop philanthropic strategy development for the organization that aligns with the Y's mission and strategic plan
2. Responsible for donor engagement and stewardship
3. Responsible for major gifts and campaigns
4. Cultivate and devlop corporate and foundation partnerships
5. Oversee fundraising events and initiatives
6. Create and implement endowment development program
7. Leadership and team development
8. Responsible for creating and managing development budgets, including finacial reporting and analysis
9. Oversee donor recognition and reporting
10. Mission strategy and leadership
11. In conjunction with the Marketing and Communications Director develop and maintain a strategic marketing campaign for all aspects of fundraising/development
12. Community engagement and partnerships
13. Represent the Y at community and networking opportunities
14. Responsible for Impact measurement, reporting and sharing
15. Advocacy
16. Supervise a team of 4 including: Vice President of Social Impact and Community Development, Administrative Assistant and Grant Writer
17. Staff supervision and coaching
18. Responsible for Volunteer leadership and support during campaigns and special events
19. Provide professional development, knowledge and organizational resources to the Y around all aspects of development
20. Participate in all Leadership On Duty (LOD) rotations
21. Participate in Leadership Team (ESLT) meetings and activities
22. Accept other duties as assigned by CEO.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Ys mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.
Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.
Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.
Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.