Jobs : Director of Major & Planned Gifts

Application Deadline: 07/03/2025

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• Job Summary:

  The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking a dedicated and strategic Director of Major & Planned Gifts to help advance our mission through the cultivation of transformational donor relationships.  Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this position plays a key role in securing major and planned gifts that support the Y's long-term vision and community impact. This position will focus on securing gifts from YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas members, donors and employees as well as growing and stewarding the Heritage Club Society recognition group. The right candidate is excited to take the next career step and appreciates the challenge of discovery work and building relationships. A bachelor's degree in business, communications, or marketing and seven (7) years of previous fundraising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

   

  Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in business, communications, or marketing and seven (7) years of previous fundraising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated successful track record in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and planned gifts ($50,000 and above) preferred.
  • Proficient in constituent relationship management (CRM) system to strategically plan and track activities.
  • History of initiating planned giving conversations with prospective donors, and is comfortable discussing gifts of assets, appreciated securities and developing long-term relations with planned giving donors.
  • Strong skills in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. The ability to convey complex ideas via presentations, emails, and face-to-face communications.
  • Must be a proactive and creative problem-solver, able to work both independently and with a broad range of internal and external partners to develop relationships, facilitate collaboration and achieve results.
  • Demonstrated understanding of fundraising best practices in annual giving campaign, direct response, special events and working with volunteers.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and donor/constituent management databases.
  • Must demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills, with outstanding attention to detail and ability to uphold deadlines.
   

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan, Supplementary Insurance (Cancer/Accident/Critical Illness), Employee Assistance Plan, Free family membership, Discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more! Flexibility in work schedule during the week with approval of supervisor to allow for work/life balance. Eligible to enroll in a 403(b) tax deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements.  (PTO) Paid time off based on hours worked and years of service. Training and leadership development opportunities. Employee referral awards of $100 and up.