Corporate Giving Director identifies and assesses the causes and organizations that align with the company's values and goals and implements strategic plans to support them. Establishes and maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations and community leaders to ensure effective collaboration and support of giving initiatives. Being a Corporate Giving Director manages the budget for charitable giving, evaluates grant proposals, and monitors the impact of the company's charitable contributions. Develops employee volunteer programs to engage employees, offer participation to wider audience, and raise awareness about the organization's charitable initiatives. Additionally, Corporate Giving Director maintains current knowledge of best practices in corporate giving and philanthropy. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Corporate Giving Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Corporate Giving Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Application Deadline: March 17, 2024
Pay Range: Up to $86,164 Depending on Experience
Position Summary:
Consistent with the mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Senior Director of Major Gifts, the Director of Annual Giving will support a comprehensive year-round program to promote best practices for face to face, volunteer-led fundraising throughout all areas of financial development for the Association. The primary responsibility of the Director of Annual Giving role is the planning, oversight and implementation of the YMCA’s $4.5 million annual giving campaign (grants managed separately). Working in a team environment, the Director of Annual Giving will work closely with all members of the philanthropy team, Center Directors and operational/systems support leaders.
Essential Functions:
Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
Enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our Centers
Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Certifications Required:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate.