Chief Development Officer

2 weeks ago


Newport News, Virginia, United States The Batten Group - Executive Search Full time

About The Batten Group - Executive Search

We are proud to partner with the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas to find a highly skilled Chief Development Officer. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned fundraising professional to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Job Summary

The Chief Development Officer will serve as a key member of the President & CEO's senior leadership team, providing strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission. This includes annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment requests, and gifts and capital campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet the YMCAs financial goals.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and community leaders.
  • Lead the development team in creating and executing fundraising campaigns, events, and programs.
  • Collaborate with the President & CEO and other senior leaders to advance the YMCAs mission and goals.
  • Develop and manage the annual department budget and ensure effective use of resources.
  • Provide training and guidance to staff and volunteers on fundraising best practices and techniques.
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in fundraising and apply this knowledge to improve fundraising efforts.

Requirements

  • BA/BS from an accredited college or university in business, nonprofit management, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in fundraising, annual campaign, capital campaign, planned giving, major gifts, moves management, and grant management required.
  • CFRE or equivalent preferred; YMCA Organizational Leader certification (or equivalent) required within two years and must be working towards certification within 6 months.
  • Experience in staff supervision/development and volunteer development required.
  • Highly motivated with the consistent ability to meet or exceed goals, cultivate and retain donors and volunteers, and drive change.
  • Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with members, volunteers, donor prospects, and others to achieve goals.
  • Consistently self-driven and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective team and individual goals and take ownership for results.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and leverage relevant data to use in planning and decision-making.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to understand, adapt to, and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives, and cultures.
  • Proficient in using email, Internet, and other PC-based applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, customer service/tracking applications) with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.

What We Offer

The Batten Group - Executive Search and the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced fundraising professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].



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