Director of Development: Leadership Giving and Corporate Partnerships
$75,000–$80,000 year
On-siteQuincy, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute strategies to increase leadership-level philanthropic support by building a pipeline of prospective donors and cultivating individuals with capacity to support YMCA priorities. Manage an active portfolio of leadership donors, prospects, and corporate partners through donor visits, solicitations, stewardship meetings, and relationship-building activities while maintaining accurate records in the donor management system. Identify, cultivate, and steward corporate partners to increase support through sponsorships, employee engagement, and strategic partnerships, including leading corporate sponsorship efforts for fundraising events. Plan and execute donor cultivation experiences such as the Summer Social, President's Club events, and holiday gatherings. This role supports a future comprehensive capital campaign and works closely with the Vice President of Development, Board members, and senior leadership to transform relationships into sustained philanthropic support.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-3 years of successful fundraising experience, preferably in major gifts, leadership giving, corporate philanthropy, or relationship-based fundraising
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and solicit individual and corporate donors
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Experience managing donor portfolios and Moves Management system strategies
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, Board members, volunteers, and community partners
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events
- Commitment to the YMCA's mission and values
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