Vice President of Community Advancement

YMCA of Greater Richmond • Richmond, VA

124d • $105,000

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a strategic leader and visionary to guide our organization forward as the Vice President of Community Advancement. The VP will focus on philanthropy, board development, and partnerships with key responsibility for the development and management of their donor portfolio and association partnerships. The VP will provide structure, direction, and supervision to their staff team, serving as an educator, consultant, researcher, communicator, and facilitator.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree
• A minimum of seven years of experience and leadership in facility operations
• Proven operational leadership
• Commitment to the mission, cause, values and ethics of the YMCA
• Understanding of community resources and the ability to engage and partner these resources with the YMCA to meet strategic objectives
• Applied skills in budget development and financial analysis, reporting, strategic planning, and oversight of implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the annual giving campaign and capital campaign cultivating and securing donors and campaign volunteers and securing gifts.
• Provide leadership and training to branch Executive Directors and others on donor cultivation process and on solicitation of major gifts.
• Coach and train volunteers and staff in fundraising best practices.
• Plan, solicit, and manage relationships with key legacy donors on planned gifts to continue growth of our endowment fund.
• Enhance Boards of Management for assigned branches through focused development of volunteers.
• In conjunction with finance department, ensure timely completion of departmental objectives, and adherence to departmental budgets.
• Provide financial development reports and other data as needed.
• Assist with development and dissemination of Y stories and other communications of impact.
• Maintain a high community profile and involvement. Serve on various boards and attend numerous community functions.

Benefits

• Starting salary is $105,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Strong health benefits options
• 12% employer-paid retirement upon meeting eligibility
• Childcare discount
• Complimentary Y membership
• Continuous professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees