The Development Director at the Akron Area YMCA provides leadership in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts, and capital fundraising campaigns. The Development Director assists in developing actively engaged volunteers and staff members who actively participate in fundraising efforts and who represent the YMCA as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent (preferred) CFRE or equivalent (preferred) YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification (preferred) Five or more years of professional experience in fundraising in the YMCA or another non-profit Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Ability to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission. Knowledge of the media and its use in gaining exposure for YMCA events and programs. Foundation and government grant writing expertise. Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and donor/fundraising software programs Must be friendly, have high level of interpersonal, and customer service skills Excellent communication (both verbal and written) Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to set and manage priorities Active listener with strong diplomacy skills