RESOURCE DELVEOPMENT ASSISTANT (ASSOCIATION OFFICE)

• Directly assists the Director of Development with organizing and implementing cost effective fundraisers to support annual campaigns, capital campaigns, special events and sponsorships.

• Responsible for clerical and database management tasks including mailing, data entry, invoicing, gift acknowledgment and payment processing.

• Assists with organizing and implementing YMCA gift acknowledgement and donor recognition programs to acknowledge current donors and to create community awareness of programs.

• Assists with recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers.

• Generates reports to evaluate and analyze fundraising efforts, prospective donors, and sources of increased income.

• Assists with special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA.

• This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, commitment to upholding confidentiality and an ability to handle a variety of responsibilities simultaneously.

• Associate's degree or higher education level and/or 2 years of experience in a similar/equivalent role is preferred.

• Have a solid understanding of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote and Microsoft Teams. Advanced knowledge/expertise in these products is preferred.

• Be able to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 90 days of hire.

• Be able to obtain/maintain a valid driver's license and operate a vehicle on behalf of the organization.

• This person must be able to problem solve, provide leadership to other YMCA staff and be able to work unsupervised.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to see and hear.

• Must be able to speak clearly; ability to speak effectively before large groups is preferred.

• Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs.

• Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, walk and climb a ladder.

• Must be able to comprehend and communicate written and or verbal instructions.

• Must be able to write routine reports/correspondence and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.