Associate Director, Central Region Advancement & Advocacy
$200,000–$200,000 year
HybridYork, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the organization's advocacy and public policy efforts by building relationships with elected officials, government agencies, and coalitions to advance systematic change. Manage a portfolio of 100-125 prospects in DonorPerfect, conducting 10-12 solicitations monthly and cultivating major gifts, planned giving, and annual requests totaling over $100,000 net annually. Ensure the success of three annual fundraising events, including the Golf Tournament and Give.Local.York., by overseeing sponsorships, volunteer management, and cost control. Collaborate cross-functionally with programs, leadership, and the board to represent the agency at community forums and monitor legislation affecting clients. Evaluate fundraising effectiveness using a nine-point performance index to improve return on investment. Requires 3-5 years of advocacy or professional fundraising experience, ability to work independently, and travel up to 35% of the time.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-5 years of advocacy, government relations, or professional fundraising experience
- Achievement-oriented mindset
- Adept at prioritizing, multitasking, and working independently without close oversight
- Team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority both inside and outside of VYH
- Maturity
- Excellent skills in writing, organization, research, independence of judgment
- Ability to work independently as well as be a team player
- Able to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and interact with top leadership in the community
- Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over a period of time
- Amenability to a flexible work schedule involving evening and weekend hours, as well as fixed office hours
- No prior conviction of any child abuse offenses
- Ability to regularly talk or hear
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk, working on a computer
- Ability to navigate stairs
- Ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 35 lbs
- Travel up to 35% of the time to different offices and advancement-related events
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