About Us: At The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, we are committed to our vision for strong, thriving and equitable communities dedicated to the health and well-being for all. We are a forward-thinking organization with a passion for innovation, growth, and making a difference. To continue driving our strategic objectives, we are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead our development efforts.
Position Overview: As the YMCA welcomes a new CEO, we are excited to offer a dynamic opportunity for a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to elevate and professionalize our development function and drive substantial growth. This role will build on recent foundational investments to enhance our systems, structures, and team, aiming to exceed organizational goals. With exceptional relational skills, a compelling presence, and a disciplined approach, the CDO will implement groundbreaking strategies, boost revenue, and forge impactful partnerships. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on a revered organization and elevate its mission to new heights. Lead with vision, inspire enthusiasm, and help us achieve unprecedented success!
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive development strategies aligned with the company's mission and growth objectives.
- Revenue Growth: Identify and secure new revenue streams through innovative business development, fundraising, and partnership initiatives.
- Partnership Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate partners, donors, and community leaders.
- Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing development team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Market Expansion: Explore and evaluate new market opportunities, including potential mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
- Financial Oversight: Collaborate with the CFO to manage the development budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals and accountability.
- Brand Enhancement: Work closely with marketing and communications teams to strengthen the company's brand and increase its visibility in the marketplace.
- Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of development strategies and initiatives, adjusting as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Sets strategy, directs, and coordinates association capital development, annual campaign, grant, and endowment programs.
- Serves on the CEO's Executive Leadership Team (ELT), participating in strategic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
- Leads and develops a team of 2-4 development staff toward execution of a strong development plan and strategy.
- Serves as primary staff to the Financial Development Committee and other assigned committees of the Board of Directors. Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development.
- Develops processes and actively identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gift prospects.
- In partnership with department staff, prepares and coordinates grant proposals from government sources and private foundations.
- Develops systems and manages resources needed for fundraising plans. Establishes and monitors the budget for the financial development department of the YMCA.
- Develops appropriate fundraising policies and procedures for the association.
- Provides training in fundraising. Educates, motivates, and provides feedback to volunteers, key staff, and Board members related to best practices in the fundraising process.
- Develops communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support.
- Represents the association as required by the President.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- Frequently required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent; Master's degree preferred.
- Eight or more years of professional experience with a fundraising background in the YMCA or another non-profit preferred, with at least two years in a leadership role.
- Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Strong working knowledge of giving and charitable vehicles.
- Ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission.
- Strong experience developing institutional funding partnerships, including with philanthropic organizations and government/public grantors.
- CFRE or equivalent preferred; YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.
What We Offer:
- Salary: $125,000 - $150,000
- Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits
- Paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and 11 paid holidays.
- 10% contribution to your Y retirement fund account for qualified staff.
- Plus, YMCA membership and program benefits.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing experience and qualifications to Sandy McClain, ...@denverymca.org with the subject line CDO [Your Name] by September 13, 2024.
YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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