VP of Mission Advancement

Job Title: VP of MissionAdvancement

Department: Fundraising andDevelopment

Classification: Full time, Exempt

Job Grade: 15

Reports to: CEO

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the Eugene Family YMCA Jobs page,and include a cover letter and resume.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communitieswith purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming:we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong andbecome. We are genuine: we value you and embrace yourindividuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and yourpotential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing:we support you in your journey to develop your fullpotential. We are determined: above all else, we are on arelentless quest to make our community stronger beginning withyou.

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit,charitable organization committed to strengthening communitythrough youth development, healthy living and socialresponsibility. The VP of Mission Advancement at the Eugene FamilyYMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that iswelcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while alsoproviding daily engagement, advancement, and progression of the Y’sstrategic philanthropic goals.

Essential Functions

• Work with the CEO and Y leaders to drive the continuousimprovement process in the association using data, analysis, andkey performance indicators.

• Supervise the Philanthropy department to ensure soundoperations. Address the root cause of systemic issues ratherthan symptoms.

• Work closely with the CEO to build upon YUSA and industry bestpractices in ways that expand the Y’s relationships and engagementwith donors and funders.

• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions withstaff, volunteers, donors, partners, members, and thecommunity.

• Directs and administers the total operation of the Philanthropydepartment including the interpretation and execution ofestablished policies, the development of procedures and methods,staffing, evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs andoperation.

• Regularly, and frequently, is working out of the office tocultivate and steward relationships with major donors.

• Ensures that major donors are connected with the Y’s cause,impact, Board volunteers, and CEO.

• Supports the CEO in their direct fundraising goals associatedwith donor cultivation and stewardship.

• Develops and maintains key long-term relationships with donorsand prospects

• Develops organizational goals and strategic plans forfundraising, balancing long-term direction and short-termrequirements; develops systems and manages resources, including thefinancial development budget, needed to carry out the fundraisingplans; develops appropriate fundraising policies and procedures forthe association.

• Develops processes and is actively involved in identifying,cultivating and soliciting major gift prospects; maintains databaseresource file on top community leaders.

• Directs and coordinates association capital development, annualcampaign, sponsorship and endowment programs.

• Prepares and coordinates proposals for grants from governmentsources and private foundations.

• Accountable for grant monitoring, compliance, andreporting.

• Actively engages the board in challenging conversations anddecision making to advance the Y's impact; develops strategies toincrease volunteer involvement at all levels of financialdevelopment.

• Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and providesreports as needed; ensures that gifts are used for theirdonor-intended purpose.

• Provides training in fundraising; educates, motivates andprovides feedback to individuals related to best practices in thefundraising process.

• Creates and implements effective communication strategies withcompelling messages that inspire others to accomplish the missionand cause with maximum impact; develops communication plans toensure members, participants, and the community understand the casefor support.

• Develops systems and manages resources needed to carry out thefundraising plans; establishes and monitors the financialdevelopment department budget for the YMCA.

• Develops communication plans to insure members, participants andthe community understand the case for support; works closely withthe marketing and communication team.

• Works closely with the CEO and Accounting Director to developbudgets and key financial goals.

• Works closely with the CEO to track key performance indicatorsand budget outcomes in ways that support the Y’s financial strengthand stability.

• Vigilantly stewards the Y’s resources and financial goals bymonitoring budgets, striving to identify operationalinefficiencies, and providing recommendations to the CEO on areasto allocate resources.

• Closely monitors key performance indicators and financialoutcomes and provides recommendations to the CEO when variancesversus expectations are identified.

• Helps create organizational best practices and systems thatremove barriers and foster equity and inclusion for all.

• Handles and resolves concerns or questions in an empathetic andprofessional manner; informs supervisor of unusual situations orunresolved issues.

• Participates in various standing committees and temporary taskforces as needed.

• Within 90 days of hire, completion of the following mandatorytrainings): First Aid, CPR/AED, Blood Borne Pathogen, WorkplaceDiscrimination and Harassment Prevention, and Child AbusePrevention.

• Must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMVdriving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence ofinsurability throughout entire term ofemployment.

• Protects organization's value by keeping informationconfidential always.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires four years of training in relevant areas and relatedfields beyond high school

• At least 4.5 years of directly relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred for hire andrequired within 3 years of acceptance in the position if notachieved prior to hire

• Experience leading annual campaigns in excess of$500,000

• Experience leading capital campaigns in excess of$10,000,000

• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish

Work Environment & PhysicalDemands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

• The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee isregularly required to use a computer for extended periods of timeand be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smartdevice.

• The employee must pay frequent, and precise, attention topressing deadlines and details.

• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and mustbe able to move around the work environment.

• The employee must intermittently lift and/or move up to 25pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

• The noise level in the work environment is usuallymoderate.

Full-time Employee Benefits &Discounts

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The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal EmploymentOpportunity Employer.

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environmentof mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities areavailable to all applicants and teammates without regard to race,color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactationand related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical andmental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, genetic information (includingcharacteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and anyother characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believesthat diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging inthe workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. Weseek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people froma diverse candidate pool.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability,you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622,ext. 246.

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