Gateway Region YMCA
The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y’s mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through our 24 traditional branches located in St. Louis City, seven Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us
Be actively involved in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gift prospects ($1K and above) with special focus on five figure multi-year gifts to support Association Comprehensive priorities including Annual Campaign, capital, programmatic and endowment
Manage a portfolio of relationships following a moves management process to move donors to higher levels of engagement and giving
Develop individual donor strategies focused on new gifts and upgrade of donor gifts
Provide strategic leadership to Branch Comprehensive Campaigns as needed, such as recruiting and engaging volunteers and implementing major gift strategies in support of campaign goals
Work closely with the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and CDO in collaboration with DVP’s and Branch Executives to develop strategies for the branches major gifts prospects to move them toward a solicitation
Serves as a member of the Association Philanthropy team and work closely with the Senior VP of Philanthropy and CDO to provide expertise and input for the strategies, best practices, systems and implementation
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of direct major gifts experience preferred
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising
Ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external constituents
Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
Must be detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Chrome and experience with, and understanding of, Raiser’s Edge and related programs
Ability to travel to multiple locations and maintain a flexible schedule to meet with donors and attend special events
Minimum of 18 years of age
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Full Compensation Package (when applicable):
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings
Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment
20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
Discounts on YMCA programs
Discounts on YMCA Childcare
