Full Time Salaried position Annual Salary: $75,000+ POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Advancement to lead the Penobscot Bay YMCA’s fundraising and marketing efforts. This key leadership role will oversee all fundraising campaigns, major donor cultivation, grant writing, events, and sponsorships. The Director will spearhead marketing initiatives to increase visibility and support for our organization among our membership and within the larger community, working to promote and position the Y as a community leader and collaborator. The Director of Advancement serves on the CEO’s executive team and works closely with the board of directors to ignite transformation and build a brighter future for youth, families and individuals throughout Knox County. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develop and implement a comprehensive annual advancement strategy to ensure the fiscal health, growth and expansion of the Y, including but not limited to the areas of major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, capital campaigns, annual giving, special events, public relations, marketing and communications. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and adjust plans as needed to ensure goals are achieved. Manage campaigns and appeals Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors and prospects Develop and grow corporate sponsorship opportunities Research, write, and submit grant proposals and reports to grant-making entities Create and implement marketing campaigns and strategies to strengthen connections with new and future donors, members, and community supporters Work closely with Program Directors to grow membership and program participation, creating compelling campaigns and marketing materials that effectively communicate our mission, programs, and case for support to current and prospective members. Provide leadership and direction to the board of directors, staff, consultants, and volunteers, developing strategies, and setting clear priorities to motivate, guide investments and achieve goals. Nurture and build a cohesive, engaged organizational culture where all staff feel they can build their careers. Develop strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development. Track, monitor and analyze data related to fundraising and marketing: Collect, organize, and maintain a complete and accurate database record of donors, all gifts pledged and received by source and purpose. provides reports as needed. Manage and analyze customer relationship management (CRM) and social media engagement, segmenting and targeting communications to improve reach and conversions Establish tracking tools and metrics, and provide regular reports to staff and board. Create effective, sustainable, organization-wide collaborations and build a positive team culture, working closely with other members of the management team. Represent the Y within the community and develop strong relationships with companies, local foundations, schools, civic organizations, and individuals to make the Penobscot Bay YMCA the local charity of choice for funding. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the CEO for the good of the organization. QUALIFICATIONS: Exceptional analytical, relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to build rapport and credibility as a community leader and to engage effectively with donors, board members, staff, and volunteers. Must also have polished written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to make presentations, write compelling press releases, case statements, grants, etc., and handle media inquiries. Proven leader in strategic planning and implementation. Strong project management skills, analytical skills, creativity and resourcefulness in formulation of approaches to increase Y brand awareness and appreciation. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years professional fundraising experience and a demonstrated track record of success with major donors. Must be confident, high energy, and passionate for mission driven non-profit work with a commitment to the mission and values of the Penobscot Bay YMCA. Proven entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work in a highly flexible, fast-paced work environment. Must be results-oriented, organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, able to handle several tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and make decisions. Strong leadership and management skills to motivate and mentor a team. Team player who is willing to do both high-level and administrative work as needed. YMCA Organizational Leader certification, preferred (we will train the right candidate) Proficiency in fundraising and CRM data collection, analysis and reporting tools. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite applications, including Excel/Sheets required. Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). BENEFITS • Paid Time Off/PTO (160 hours/year) • Paid Holidays - 12 per year • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life insurance • Short and Long-term Disability Insurance • 20% discount on other Y programming • Generous Retirement program with 10% match from the Y after 2 years of service. • Free annual family membership to both the Rockport and Rockland YMCA ($960/year value). Visit www.penbayymca.org under "About Us," "Careers" to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume.