Responsibilities

• Manages, leads and oversees the implementation, development, creation, editing and dissemination of high-quality content for internal and external audiences in a timely way, appropriate to specific marketing channels, within brand standards, and always aligned with our mission and core values.
• Maintain branch website and social media outlets including Facebook and Instagram.
• Perform graphic design functions for building signage, program guides, building schedules, program schedules, flyers, etc.
• Use Constant Contact to share regular correspondence with members and participants.
• Work with program directors to properly advertise their programs through a variety of programs on a cyclical timeline.
• Participate in general leadership team functions including attending weekly meetings, contributing to organizational strategic plan and objectives, and general oversight of building.
• Develop and implement the regular Community Impact fund and other ongoing fundraising efforts.
• Provide stewardship and communication to donors regarding grant awards and the management and monitoring of the funders’ requirements for recognition.
• Oversee Capital Campaign and Planned Giving program efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in development/fundraising, communications, marketing, or a related field, preferably within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Canva, Constant Contact or comparable email marketing platforms, donor/fundraising databases or CRM systems, website content management systems, and social media platforms. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new technology and database systems.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and make decisions within established organizational policies and objectives.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and prospective donors and demonstrate confidence and professionalism in making fundraising requests and representing the YMCA in the community.