Campaign and Development Manager

Position Responsibilities

• Fundraising Oversight and Capital Campaign Leadership
• Partner with the CEO and Board to identify, qualify, and engage top-tier prospects.
• Lead donor meetings and ask conversations.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major and transformational gifts from a portfolio of 50 individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Develop campaign materials including case statements, gift range charts, naming opportunities, and donor recognition strategies.
• Track campaign progress, manage forecasts, and provide clear reporting to leadership and the Board.
• Leverage Board members, community influencers, and peer networks to open doors and advance donor relationships.
• Represent the YMCA in the community with professionalism and credibility, particularly with business, banking, and philanthropic leaders.
• Annual Giving/Grant Donor Strategy and Relationship Management
• Implement and oversee a comprehensive donor stewardship program that prioritizes retention, upgrades, and long-term relationships.
• Work closely with finance and operations leadership to ensure alignment between fundraising priorities and organizational needs.
• Confidently communicate financial needs, impact metrics, and return on mission investment to donors.
• Leadership and Internal Collaboration
• Serve as a leader and trusted advisor to the CEO on advancement strategy and financial sustainability.
• Support Board development efforts and work closely with advancement committees.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization by coaching staff and volunteers on donor engagement best practices.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising with an emphasis on major gifts and capital campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with boards, senior executives, and high net worth individuals.
• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree or relevant professional certifications preferred but not required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust quickly.
• Strong financial acumen and confidence discussing budgets, projections, funding needs, and return on investment.
• Organizational skills including CRM management (Bloomerang) and able to work independently.

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary: $55,000 - $58,000 per year commensurate with experience and is based on a 32.5-hour work week.
• Opportunity for a Performance-Based Bonus up to 18.5% base salary tied to capital campaign progress, donor stewardship, grants, and community engagement.
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, generous retirement contributions, paid time off, a YMCA family membership, and other employment benefits.

Contact Information

• Ashley|Rountree and Associates has been exclusively retained by the Harrison County YMCA for assistance with this search.
• To apply, please include a statement of interest through a cover letter and a resume.
• For confidential questions or inquiries, contact Sarah Williams at swilliams@ashleyrountree.com.