Director, Volunteerism and Fundraising

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$70,304 - $70,304•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles’ Director of Volunteerism and Fundraising reports to the Executive Director/Operations Executive Director. The Director of Volunteerism and Fundraising will be charged with supporting advancement financial services activities at the Center level and will also serve as administrative support. This role will help to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data through administrative functions in gift processing and stewardship. The Director of Volunteerism and Fundraising will be responsible for aiding in the successful administration of fundraising activities with responsibilities including but not limited to clerical support, office administration, accounts payable/receivable, special events assistance, and general administration duties. This role will require for the individual to be motivated, dynamic, and effective in establishing and strengthening relationships across the association.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of fundraising databases and best practices in their use and management
Highly developed organizational and time-management skills, ability to effectively multi-task
Strong attention to detail
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and prospects, building respect, consensus and trust
A High School Diploma is required
Three years of increasing responsibility and experience in a fast-paced office environment preferred
Two or more years of supervisory experience.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and youth development.

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience managing budgets and multiple program areas preferred.
Raiser’s Edge experience strongly preferred
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Experience with program development, budgeting, staff supervision, and community partnerships.
YMCA Team Leader Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting, securing, and realizing donor pledges and contributions
Assist with creating fundraising assets such as letters, appeals, emails, mailings, etc.
Serve as support staff for the board of managers in providing lists, leads, letters, and coordinating meetings with new board members and donors
Assist with board meetings and committees to speak on and keep notes around fundraising efforts and board development
Serve as special events and member engagement lead efforts and projects
Keep records and provide reports of fundraising efforts and goals
Support the administration of The Raiser’s Edge (RE) (to research donors and make notes) and Luminate Online (LO) databases
Create, implement, and manage procedures/best practices for proper use of RE and LO
Perform ongoing work to clean up, organize, and properly code constituent and gift data to maintain a clean RE database
Stay up to date with advances and revisions of RE and LO software and required hardware
Follow up with donors with thank you notes and impact reports
Research available grants and work with the mission advancement team to apply for grants with the Eds review and approval
Create innovative displays and marketing materials to engage members and communities in annual campaigns appeal
Lead and coordinate the Staff & Teams campaigns
Own all reporting and forms related to fundraising and allocations
Provide biweekly reports to ED with updated fundraising information
Meet and introduce prospective individual donors and corporate sponsors to the ED
Help secure corporate sponsorships for annual fundraising events such as Stair Climb
Lead registration and communication efforts for all fundraising events
Manage all logistics and procurement efforts fundraising events
Maintain fundraising data so it can be easily used for prospect management, donor cultivation and stewardship, fundraising appeals, and other communications
Perform stewardship activities including generating and mailing gift acknowledgements and pledge reminders
Produce financial and fundraising reports to serve as analytical fundraising tools for Centers and Metro monthly and as needed.
Provide a full range of administrative, clerical, and department support including but not limited to: Logistical support for meetings or events (room reservations, food orders, materials, set-up and AV, etc.)
Mail merges and other communications
Vendor invoices and expense reports
All other duties as assigned