Chief Mission & Brand Advancement Officer

Full time, Exempt position; YMCA of Greater Nashua

OUR Y AND OUR REGION

The YMCA of Greater Nashua is a well-respected association and a leader in the region.  The city of Nashua, New Hampshire is situated 45 minutes from Boston and everything a major US city has to offer, less than an hour to the beautiful public beaches dotting the New Hampshire coastline and an hour to the White Mountains which offer many options for the outdoor enthusiast.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for leading all philanthropic work across the organization.  The CDO will lead the broadening philanthropic engagement through inclusive and innovative fundraising strategies and provides strategic leadership and oversight to the Development Team.  These initiatives include: Annual Campaign, Endowment Development, Capital Campaign, Major Gifts, Grants, Planned Giving and Special Events. 

The CDO will deepen the engagement of our staff and volunteers in philanthropy and further advancing a culture of philanthropy throughout the association.  The CDO will ensure a safe, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere that promotes a genuine sense of belonging for all. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We provide our full-time staff with comprehensive medical and dental, generous paid time off, free family YMCA membership, discounted programs as well as 12% retirement contribution after two years of qualified service.

Among the benefits working in this beautiful state are good economic and educational opportunities, low crime rates, no sales tax, and no state income tax on salaries and wages. New Hampshire has been listed as the number two state to live in America by U.S. News and World Report's list of best places to live.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven years’ experience of professional fundraising experience in the YMCA or a related field.
• Experience in all aspects of fundraising, including: annual campaigns, major gifts, grant writing, online giving, planned giving, special events and capital campaign preferred.
• Proven successful experiences in financial development with a track record of effective influencing skills.
• Must have demonstrated success in working effectively with business leaders, community and government officials, volunteers, board members and colleagues on the senior management team.
• A high level of interpersonal skills to effectively relate and motivate volunteers and staff to achieve financial development goals and objectives as well as a high level of organizational skills is required. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, planning and project management capability and a welcoming, enthusiastic presence.
• Baseline certification in fund raising the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Professional) is preferred.
• Strong computer skills with ability to research and analyze data, set annual fundraising plan that aligns with budget. 
• Demonstrated results of positive engagement with volunteer, corporate, foundation and elected officials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops organizational goals and strategic plans for fundraising, balancing long-term direction and short-term requirements. Develops systems and manages resources, including the financial development budget needed to carry out the fundraising plans.
• Engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward new and existing donors with an emphasis on key major gift donors and prospects.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, upgrade and strengthen the annual association-wide annual campaign with emphasis on developing a larger donor and volunteer base, increase volunteer confidence and development of a case for support.
• Supervises all aspects of the YMCA of Greater Nashua Financial Development Department, ensuring that the standards for the department and the operations of all functions meet Y objectives.
• Solicits contributions on behalf of the organization. Track all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed including timelines, objectives and measurements.
• Provides leadership and direction to the CEO, staff, governing board, volunteers, donors and the general community of all developmental activities.
• Manage and coordinate annual campaign kick-off event, annual campaign celebrations, and annual major donor and volunteer recognition activities and events.
• Responsible for developing the principles for capital development and supporting Senior Staff in completion of the planning fundraising objectives.
• Responsible for the performance and management of the endowment and planned giving programs, and with the CFO and CEO, monitoring the performance of endowment investments and the disbursement of earnings.
• Responsible for data management and reporting related to development, ensuring exemplary steward by the Y.
• Develops and manages the Y’s donor recognition process, ensuring that all branches follow approved practices. Including prospect identification, donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship in partnership with the Board of Directors, the CEO and the Leadership Team.
• Convenes and presides over select YMCA of Greater Nashua committees and task forces, ensuring outstanding education, communication, training and compliance in all aspects of Financial Development.
• Annually, evaluates the performance of fundraising volunteers and report to the CEO with recommendations for board candidacy. Identify, recruit and train board members and other volunteers to participate in solicitations and other resource development activities.

EFFECT ON THE END RESULT

This position has primary impact on the over-all effectiveness of the Association’s annual giving through heightened awareness of community, cultivation of significant new donors, high retention of current donors and comprehensive campaigning. The CDO will launch a successful cultivation and stewardship committee, with more fully engaged donors and potential donors. The role will drive to increase the growth of Heritage Club through implementation of a comprehensive endowment development program.

LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE WITH A CAREER AT THE Y

At the Y it all begins with ONE. One person seeking a better future. One person standing up for another. One organization bringing them together. ONE Y. ONE GOAL. ONE COMMUNITY.

In 2022, we awarded $1,295,000 in essential services and financial assistance initiatives focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility aligned to the unique and diverse needs of our community.  We serve over 24K members, 12K youth under age 18, and 550+ children in our after school care/early education programs

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community.  The Y’s impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child, and when a community comes together for a common good.  As  501 (c) (3) volunteer-founded organization our intents is to foster social connections, strengthen support networks, and encourage investment in our communities. 

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Organizational Leader):

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y’s mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.