VP of Mission Advancement

Job Title:  VP of Mission Advancement  

Department:  Fundraising and Development

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 communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.  

Position Summary  

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. The VP of Mission Advancement at the Eugene Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also providing daily engagement, advancement, and progression of the Y’s strategic philanthropic goals. 

Essential Functions  

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

• Supervise the Philanthropy department to ensure sound operations.  Address the root cause of systemic issues rather than symptoms. 

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

• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, donors, partners, members, and the community. 

• Directs and administers the total operation of the Philanthropy department including the interpretation and execution of established policies, the development of procedures and methods, staffing, evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs and operation. 

• Regularly, and frequently, is working out of the office to cultivate 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 associated with donor cultivation and stewardship. 

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

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

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

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

• Prepares and coordinates proposals for grants from government sources and private foundations. 

• Accountable for grant monitoring, compliance, and reporting. 

• Actively engages the board in challenging conversations and decision making to advance the Y's impact; develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development. 

• Tracks all gifts and pledges by source and purpose and provides reports as needed; ensures that gifts are used for their donor-intended purpose. 

• Provides training in fundraising; educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices in the fundraising process. 

• Creates and implements effective communication strategies with compelling messages that inspire others to accomplish the mission and cause with maximum impact; develops communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support. 

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

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

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

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

• Vigilantly stewards the Y’s resources and financial goals by monitoring budgets, striving to identify operational inefficiencies, and providing recommendations to the CEO on areas to allocate resources. 

• Closely monitors key performance indicators and financial outcomes and provides recommendations to the CEO when variances versus expectations are identified. 

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

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

• Participates in various standing committees and temporary task forces as needed.   

• Within 90 days of hire, completion of the following mandatory trainings): First Aid, CPR/AED, Blood Borne Pathogen, Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Prevention, and Child Abuse Prevention.   

• Must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment.   

• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential always.  

• Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO. 

Minimum Qualifications  

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

• At least 4.5 years of directly relevant experience 

Preferred Qualifications  

• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred for hire and required within 3 years of acceptance in the position if not achieved 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 & Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.  

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

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

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

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

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.    

Full-time Employee Benefits & Discounts  

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The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.   

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a 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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