Job Description

Job Location Association Office - Olympia, WA 98502 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Category Association

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Fundraising Specialist is responsible for the successful implementation of annual fundraising strategies.

The scope of responsibility includes, but is not limited to, the execution of the annual fundraising campaign, end-of-year giving campaigns, event coordination, donor communications, database management, and building strong donor and volunteer relationships.

The person in this position will work closely with staff teams across the association to build an understanding and culture of philanthropy within the organization.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become part of the Y family. 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:

1. Campaign Leadership & Coordination
   1. Use YMCA best practices in fundraising to plan, develop, implement and track the Annual Campaign, end-of-year giving, and other annually occurring campaign efforts.
   2. Recruit, train, support and motivate fundraising volunteers.
   3. Promote a culture of philanthropy across the organization through staff training and support.
   4. Cultivate and steward existing and prospective donors.
   5. Implement recognition systems for donors and volunteers.
   6. Ensure appropriate gift accounting and reporting systems and maintain integrity of gift acceptance procedures. Ensure all donors receive appropriate and timely acknowledgements of gifts.
      
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2. Grant Management
   1. Responsible for the timely preparation and presentation of assigned grant applications and post grant reporting.
   2. Participate in research to identify and analyze appropriate funding sources including governmental, foundations, corporate and private funders.
      
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3. Sponsorships & Special Events
   1. Work with ED of Advancement, in coordination with staff teams, to develop a fundraising event calendar.
   2. Coordinate and implement association-wide fundraising events.
   3. Support branch staff in the planning and implementation of branch fundraising events.
      
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4. Marketing & Communications
   1. In coordination with Advancement Team, develop and implement annual communication calendar and ensure appropriate communication with each target group.
   2. Collaborate with Communications Specialist to develop and disseminate fundraising collateral such as solicitation pieces, cases for support, invitations, electronic content, and video to support association fundraising goals.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Engaging Community
• Program/Project Management
• Inclusion
• Philanthropy
• Functional Expertise
• Communication and Influence

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in fundraising, development or related field and/or related experience
• Outstanding ability to work with diverse groups of people and represent the YMCA in the community
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Data management and experience using fundraising-specific software preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for growth and excellence
• A spirit of service and enthusiasm for the mission of the South Sound YMCA and our community
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• South Sound YMCA’s - New Employee Orientation must be obtained within 45-days of hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift supplies / boxes as heavy as 30-40 lbs on occasion.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.