Institutional Giving Development Specialist (association Office) - YMCA : Job Details

The Institutional Giving Development Specialist will support the Institutional Giving team in raising more than $3.5 million annually. Job Description Salary:$70,000 - $78,000 The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and LEAP career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Institutional Giving Development Specialist to support the Institutional Giving team in raising more than $3.5 million annually across restricted, unrestricted, and capital campaign revenue streams. Reporting to the Associate Director of Institutional Giving, the Institutional Giving Development Specialist will manage a portfolio of 40+ corporate and foundation accounts, working to maximize fundraising and deepen our partners' involvement with the Y. The Institutional Giving Development Specialist will be an excellent multi-tasker, contributing to the Fund Development team's annual fundraising goals and expanding the Y's corporate and foundation donors' pipeline. The ideal candidate will be a proactive frontline fundraiser with knowledge of the fundamentals of prospect moves management and portfolio management. They will also serve as a compelling advocate for the Y's mission and community programs. Benefits: The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, includingretirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Clickherefor more information. How to Apply:If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete ouronline applicationand submit your rsum and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Two (2) or more years of grant writing experience.
• Fundraising, project management, sales, or portfolio management experience preferred.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work interactively and collaborate as a team.
• Exercises exceptional judgment.
• A manifest and compelling passion for the Y's mission and programs.
• Exceptional persuasive writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in working with project budgets and financial reports.
• Strong relationship builder. Skilled at working across teams within the organization to source information.
• Experience with Salesforce preferred.

• Actively manage a portfolio of 40+ corporate and foundation partners and prospects through all phases of the giving cycle: identification, research and qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Lead the writing of high-quality reports, proposals, LOIs, and other fundraising materials.
• Work with colleagues across departments, including Youth and Community Development, Membership, and Aquatics, to assess RFPs and develop compelling proposals.
• Lead the Fund Development department's relationship with the YMCA of the USA.
• Conduct research on partners and prospects to support pipeline development.
• Actively maintain a current body of knowledge about the Y's programs and development priorities.
• Execute an ambitious and strategic schedule of correspondence, meetings, and site visits that deepen donors' relationships with the Y.
• Maintain current and accurate records in the database and files. Manage deadline tracking.
• Assist with Association Office special events as needed.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and retreats.