Description:
Resumes must be received no later than October 15, 2008
Join the YMCA to be fulfilled, be inspired and make a difference
in a job that matters. The full scope of what we do is impossible
to list here, but the opportunities for you to learn, lead and
serve in vital, far-reaching work are virtually limitless. The
Valley of the Sun YMCA is seeking an energetic, self-motivated,
creative individual with a strong work ethic to be a part of our
team as a Chief Financial Development Officer.
GENERAL FUNCTION
Under the direction of the President and CEO, the Chief Financial
Development Officer leads the organization’s philanthropy
and fund development. The CFDO is responsible for overseeing
the planning and implementation of the annual fund raising campaign,
preparing major grants requests, development of major giving
strategies and arranging for planned giving opportunities.
KNOW-HOW
A bachelors’ degree and/or a minimum of 7 years fundraising
experience. Comprehensive management skills and experience are
required including short and long term planning, evaluation, directing
and motivating staff, oral and written communication skills, marketing
and financial management, organizational behavior and development,
board development and governance. Demonstrated experience in managing
and implementing a comprehensive fund development program and producing
charitable contributions. Knowledge and experience in the nature
and dimensions of philanthropy, ethics, motivations for giving
and volunteering, research practices, standard fundraising techniques,
grant writing, special events and development office functions
is a must.
PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES
- Evaluates the effect of internal and external forces on
the organization and its fund development, recommends short and
long
range fund development plans and programs that support the
organization’s
values, mission and objectives.
- Helps the CEO, Development Committee and Board fulfill their
due diligence obligations to assure an effective fund development
program.
- Provides general oversight of all the organization’s
fund development activities and manages the day to day operations
of
the development function.
- Supports attainment of the organization’s fund development
goals through the selection, development, motivation and evaluation
of human resources, both professional and volunteer.
- Designs and assures implementation of cost-effective fund
development programs.
- Assists in the development and recruitment of the Metro
Board of Directors.
- Develops a branch annual Board development
plan.
- Develop and executes the Heritage Club program.
- Develops and executes the Major Gift Program for the
association.
- Prepares annual campaign plan including developing
marketing materials, volunteer recognition and fiscal
management.
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