The Executive Director is a key member of the YMCA of Western North Carolina's leadership team. They oversee the development and engagement of staff and volunteers, maintain a quality Y experience and positive culture within their center and play a crucial role in raising financial contributions that support the Y's mission by managing a substantial donor portfolio. This role is responsible for helping manage critical collaborations with other community-based organizations that align with strategic objectives to advance the Y's mission and expand our community impact. They are guided by the Senior Vice President of Operations, YMCA of WNC operating priorities, Association Leadership Norms, and must operate in a manner consistent with our organizational values. This role will be housed at the Reuter Family YMCA.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree is required. (Extensive related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)Master's degree in related field preferred (human services, social services, business) Three to five years of successful experience in frontline fundraising, donor relations, or equivalent experience. Experience managing high-level donor relationships with demonstrated success in closing gifts of $25,000 and above. Preference is given to candidates with experience closing six and seven-figure gifts. Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent is strongly preferred. Preferably five or more years of management experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience must demonstrate strong skills in human relations, budgeting and fiscal management, financial development, program management, volunteer and staff development, and committee and board relations. Ability to direct complex operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budget, marketing, public relations, and program development. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and manage and maintain collaborations with other community-based organizations.