Financial Development Director

Financial Development Director

Association Services Office

Dayton, OH

Full-Time / Exempt

$110,000-$125,000 / Annually

Position Summary :

Under the direction of the President & CEO, the Financial Development Director leads the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising strategies to secure financial resources in support of the YMCA's mission and long-term sustainability. This includes annual campaigns, corporate and individual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, endowment development, foundation grants, and digital fundraising initiatives.

At the YMCA, we are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions :

• Professionally represents the YMCA of Greater Dayton within the community, building positive and lasting relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and faith-based partners.
• Develops and implements comprehensive fundraising strategies including annual support, capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and foundation grant development.
• Leads the planning and execution of the association's Annual Support Campaign and provides direct guidance and tools to branch leadership teams and volunteers.
• Coordinates all aspects of the YMCA's capital development programs and endowment growth efforts, including the Heritage Club.
• Works closely with the Marketing & Communications Department to develop effective donor messaging, campaign materials, and digital fundraising initiatives.
• Utilizes donor management software (e.g., Daxko, Raiser's Edge, or equivalent) to maintain accurate records, track donor engagement, and analyze campaign performance.
• Provides staff and volunteer fundraising training to strengthen campaign effectiveness and donor stewardship.
• Develops and maintains a robust donor recognition and stewardship program, ensuring donors are thanked, informed, and connected to the YMCA's mission.
• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gift prospects and corporate partners.
• Coordinates and prepares proposals for government and foundation grants, managing deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Establishes measurable fundraising goals and performance benchmarks; provides regular progress reports to the CEO and the Financial Development Committee.
• Collaborates with branch executives and association leaders to identify funding priorities and communicate impact.
• Ensures that all financial development efforts align with the YMCA's values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, and reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and Christian principles.
• Participates as a member of the Association's Management Staff and supports organizational initiatives and strategic plan goals.
• Attends professional development conferences and maintains awareness of current trends in philanthropy and nonprofit advancement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President & CEO.
• Communicates to President / CEO any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Participates on appropriate task teams of the Association.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the President / CEO.

Knows and administers the appropriate EAP (emergency action plan) for any situation, including first aid or CPR, work-related employee injuries, etc.

Completes incident and accident reports as required.

Takes an active role in the Annual Campaign as a campaigner.

Upholds guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook of the Association.

Maintains appropriate certifications and records.

Attends designated trainings and staff meetings.

Notifies supervisor and reports suspicions of abuse or neglect to appropriate local public service agencies.

All employees will adhere to policies and procedures in the Child Abuse Prevention Handbook.

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