Development Director II - Chula Vista
About The Position
The Development Director II provides leadership for annual campaigns, fundraising events, donor stewardship, grants, and giving across YMCA branches. The role supervises the Development and Events Manager and oversees fundraising efforts at multiple locations, including the South Bay and Border View YMCA centers. It works with board members, staff, volunteers, and member committees to meet fundraising and financial goals, recruit and retain event participants, and support campaign operations, staff development, planning, fiscal management, program administration, and market analysis. The position leads fundraising and development initiatives including annual campaigns, major gifts, donor cultivation and solicitation, donor recognition and stewardship, and donor profile management. It coordinates development and community events, supports staff campaign participation, assists the South County Advisory Board, and provides direct support to the Executive Director in board engagement, fundraising strategy, and development activities. The role also assists with general operational needs and childcare-related events as needed. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexibility based on events and season. Work may include one or two Saturdays per month, early mornings, or late evenings for community events. The position is based at the South Bay Family YMCA and Border View Family YMCA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or at least four years of equivalent relevant work experience in a related field.
- At least five years of experience in special event management.
- At least five years of experience working with high-level volunteers and donors in fundraising efforts.
- Fundraising and/or direct YMCA Annual Campaign experience.
- Experience developing and managing departmental and event budgets.
- Experience developing and implementing annual stewardship plans.
- Ability to secure grants for branch projects and programs.
- Professional demeanor and ability to work well with the public, staff, and volunteers.
- Proven leadership skills in hiring, training, evaluating, and motivating staff and volunteers.
- Excellent writing, communication, and public-speaking skills.
- Ability to observe participation activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
- Ability to engage and motivate high-level YMCA volunteers and key community leaders.
- Initiative, enthusiasm, and understanding of and commitment to YMCA goals.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with the Association Development Administrative team.
- Must be fingerprinted before reporting to work and subject to subsequent arrest notifications.
- Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification for adults and children/infants within 30 days of hire, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
Responsibilities
- Lead and assist with three or more Annual Campaigns and additional branch fundraising, including capital campaigns, major gifts, and other development opportunities.
- Directly supervise the Development and Events Manager by setting fundraising expectations, managing goals, and supporting financial development responsibilities.
- Provide countywide leadership for Annual Campaign strategy at three or more branches, including campaign events, volunteer recruitment, campaign structure, and goal achievement.
- Oversee campaigns and special event budgets for three or more branches and ensure revenue benchmarks for sponsorships, auctions, and ticket sales are met.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to develop relationships with community members, volunteers, and donors, and secure event sponsorships, underwriting, ticket sales, and participation.
- Develop event and Annual Campaign processes and administrative systems that ensure accurate fund reconciliation.
- Execute a comprehensive major-gift fundraising plan, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Execute an annual stewardship plan in collaboration with Development Administrators and ensure stewardship targets are met.
- Provide leadership and fundraising training to board members and fundraising support to new board members.
- Secure $15,000–$25,000 annually for each assigned branch through donor solicitation, grant writing, and/or event sponsorship.
- Recruit and retain effective members of special event committees and volunteer groups.
- Collaborate with the Association Development Administrative team on Annual Campaign, major-gift, capital, and special-event work.
- Assist the Executive Director with board engagement, fundraising strategy, and development activities.
- Assist with general operational needs and childcare-related events as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee perks and benefits information is referenced via the YMCA of San Diego County Employee Benefits page; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
