Gift Officers will use gift and data analysis to build solicitation and stewardship strategies for an individual portfolio of 125-150 donors. Each Gift Officer will participate in identification and qualification of prospects in conjunction with Development Committee and Board Members. Then, implement strategies to reach individual and organizational fundraising targets. Gift Officer work is a collaborative effort toward an annual, collective contributed revenue goal – annual fund, endowment and special fundraising projects. Gift Officers provide key support and expertise to the Executive leadership.
The department culture is entrepreneurial and dynamic. Working with the Chief Development Officer, gift officers will have individualized professional development and coaching with the latitude to be a self-starter.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position requires an individual with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, access and equity.
Salary Range: $67,356- $84,195 annually
Department: Development
Employment Type: Full-time Salaried – Exempt
Days/Hours: Hours vary according to the needs of the department.
Experience/Education/Certification Requirements:
- At least three years’ experience working with individual donors/major gifts
- College degree preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Experience working with fundraising database (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge a plus)
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
To apply, send resume to:Â [email protected].
All McGaw YMCA employees are required to support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention. The YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. The McGaw YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth in its programs. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of abuse will be taken seriously. Because of our concern for the welfare of children, the McGaw YMCA has developed standards, guidelines, and training to aid in the detection and prevention of child abuse. In addition, employees are screened, and background checks are conducted as a part of the hiring process.