Development & Annual Giving Manager

Montclair YMCA • Montclair, NJ

9d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The YMCA of Montclair seeks a motivated, organized, and relationship-oriented Development and Annual Giving Manager to support fundraising efforts and strengthen relationships with donors and community supporters. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the position coordinates annual giving campaigns, supports donor cultivation and stewardship, and helps implement fundraising initiatives that advance the Y’s mission. This hands-on role offers professional growth and exposure to major gifts and capital campaign fundraising.

The role also maintains donor records and supports gift processing, acknowledgements, reporting, and development procedures. It coordinates grant deadlines and submissions and provides day-to-day guidance to the part-time Grants Manager. The manager supports board and volunteer fundraising participation, works with staff to gather stories about philanthropic impact, represents the YMCA at appropriate donor and community events, and promotes a positive culture of philanthropy.

The position includes child-protection responsibilities, including attending required Abuse Risk Management training, following screening and supervision procedures, responding to policy violations and reports of inappropriate behavior, observing mandated reporting requirements, and communicating the YMCA’s commitment to member safety.

The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Work is performed primarily indoors and may require occasional travel to YMCA branches or sites. Physical activities include bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and sit and stand for extended periods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, annual giving, or a related field.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and stewardship activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assigned projects.
• Strong interpretation skills and a genuine interest in building donor and community relationships.
• Experience using donor management databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners.
• Commitment to the YMCA of Montclair’s mission and values.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, or ability to become certified within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with YMCA annual giving campaigns or similar nonprofit fundraising programs.
• Exposure to capital campaign fundraising.
• Experience coordinating fundraising events and volunteer activities.
• Prior experience providing guidance or supervision to colleagues.
• Knowledge of the Montclair community and supporting areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of annual giving campaigns, including employee giving, member giving, and community appeals.
• Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to identify opportunities to increase donor participation and strengthen annual giving.
• Manage campaign timelines, communications, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop fundraising appeals, campaign materials, and donor communications.
• Track campaign progress, prepare fundraising reports, and assist in evaluating results.
• Support fundraising events and other development initiatives as needed.
• Maintain accurate donor records in the donor management system.
• Coordinate gift processing, donor acknowledgements, and related recordkeeping.
• Prepare donor lists, fundraising reports, and other materials supporting development activities.
• Help identify opportunities to improve development procedures and donor communications.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coordination for the part-time Grants Manager.
• Help monitor grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and proposal submissions.
• Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and program staff to support grant-related activities.
• Assist the Chief Philanthropy Officer in coordinating board and volunteer participation in fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with staff and program leadership to gather stories and information demonstrating philanthropic impact.
• Represent the YMCA of Montclair at donor and community events as appropriate.
• Support a positive culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
• Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures for high-risk activities and supervision.
• Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to assess abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers ongoing supervision, training, and feedback related to abuse risk and boundaries.
• Respond to policy and procedure violations using the Y’s disciplinary procedures, address reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior confidentially, and follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicate the Y’s commitment to protecting members from abuse.

Benefits

• Complimentary YMCA membership.
• Accrued PTO.
• Medical, vision, and dental health insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Enrollment in the Y’s retirement program after completing 1,000 hours within two years of service; the Y contributes 12% of salary.
• 50% discount for SACC (before and aftercare), Early Learning Center, and Summer Camp programs in YMCA facilities.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• A challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level