Chief Development Officer, YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg

Job title: Chief Development Officer YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg

Description: The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg seeks a seasoned and strategic Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead all philanthropic fundraising and resource development efforts for the association. Reporting to the President/CEO and serving as a member of the senior leadership team the CDO provides vision leadership and oversight for a comprehensive fundraising program that advances the YMCAs mission and long-term sustainability.

The CDO is responsible for strengthening and expanding philanthropic engagement through inclusive relationship-driven and results-oriented strategies. This role oversees all aspects of development including annual giving major gifts capital and comprehensive campaigns endowment and planned giving grants and special events while cultivating a strong culture of philanthropy among staff volunteers and community partners.

A successful candidate will bring both strategic perspective and hands-on leadership along with the ability to build deep relationships across a diverse and engaged community. Familiarity with the St. Petersburg community and its philanthropic landscape is highly valued.

Duties:

• Provide strategic leadership for organizational fundraising goals and multi-year development plans balancing long-term vision with near-term priorities; oversee systems resources and the financial development budget.
• Personally engage cultivate solicit and steward donors and prospects with a primary focus on major and principal gift relationships.
• Lead and continuously strengthen the association-wide annual campaign expanding the donor and volunteer base elevating volunteer confidence and advancing a compelling case for support.
• Direct and supervise all aspects of the Financial Development Department ensuring alignment with YMCA objectives and best practices across all functions.
• Solicit contributions on behalf of the organization; ensure accurate tracking of gifts and pledges by source and purpose; and provide timely reporting metrics and progress updates.
• Act as a key advisor to the President/CEO aligning and guiding volunteers and staff leadership in the development and execution of effective philanthropic fundraising strategies and best practices.
• Lead endowment and planned giving strategies and partner with the CEO and CFO to monitor endowment performance and the appropriate use of earnings.
• Ensure strong data management reporting and stewardship practices that reflect the YMCAs commitment to accountability and donor trust.
• Develop and oversee donor recognition and stewardship strategies ensuring consistent practices across all branches in collaboration with the Board CEO and leadership team.
• Convene and support development-related committees providing clear direction education training and compliance oversight.
• Identify recruit and prepare board members and volunteers to participate effectively in fundraising and donor engagement activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree required; minimum of seven years of progressive professional fundraising experience preferably in the YMCA or a related nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated experience across a full range of fundraising disciplines including annual giving major gifts grants planned giving special events and capital or comprehensive campaigns.
• Proven record of fundraising success including strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working effectively with senior executives board members volunteers business leaders foundation partners and public officials.
• Exceptional interpersonal organizational and leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff and volunteers toward shared goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills strong planning and project management capabilities and a professional welcoming presence.
• CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or similar credential preferred.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with the ability to use data to inform strategy planning and performance.
• Demonstrated success engaging corporate foundation volunteer and civic partners.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen
• Clear a Level 2 background check*

Pay & Perks: Full-Time $100000-$130000/annual commensurate with experience excellent benefits including a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon eligibility; 403(b) savings plan high quality and affordable healthcare complimentary YMCA membership for employee and family generous paid time off package ongoing professional development opportunities a collaborative mission-driven leadership environment.

Work Location: Corporate Office - 600 1st Ave N Suite 201 St. Petersburg FL 33701

*Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required. Check out this link for more information:

Required Experience:

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