Senior Director of Development

About the Role

The YMCA of Reading & Berks County is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Senior Director of Development to lead the Association's philanthropic and fundraising efforts. Reporting directly to the President & CEO and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, this role will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to grow charitable support for the YMCA's mission and strengthen its long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the YMCA's overall development and philanthropic strategy.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and major-gift donors.
• Lead annual giving and fundraising campaigns.
• Grow corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and Pennsylvania EITC contributions.
• Identify and pursue foundation and grant opportunities.
• Develop planned giving, legacy giving, and endowment strategies.
• Support future capital and special fundraising campaigns.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective donors.
• Strengthen donor stewardship, retention, recognition, and engagement.
• Partner with the President & CEO and Board members on donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board Development Committee.
• Maintain effective donor records, fundraising metrics, and development reporting.
• Help build an Association-wide culture of philanthropy.
• Represent the YMCA with donors, businesses, foundations, and community partners throughout Berks County.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an engaging relationship builder with demonstrated fundraising experience and a passion for connecting people with mission and community impact.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising, development, or nonprofit leadership experience.
• Experience in several areas of development, including major gifts, annual giving, corporate giving, grants, donor stewardship, board engagement, and fundraising strategy.
• Experience with Pennsylvania EITC and planned giving is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills are essential.
• YMCA experience and CFRE certification are valued but not required.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000

Why the YMCA?

The YMCA of Reading & Berks County has a long history of strengthening our community through programs and services that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This is an opportunity for a development professional to help shape the next chapter of the Y by expanding philanthropic relationships, strengthening community partnerships, and connecting donors with opportunities to make a lasting difference for children, families, and communities throughout Berks County.