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Description

Join Us in Building a Stronger, Healthier Future for Our Community

ThePenobscot Bay YMCAis seeking adynamic, experienced, and mission-driven Director of Developmentto lead our fundraising and advancement efforts helping us strengthen the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

As a key member of our executive team, the Director of Development will lead all fundraising and philanthropic efforts, including major gifts, annual campaigns, grant funding, corporate sponsorships, and donor stewardship..You\'ll work alongside our CEO, Board of Directors, and community partners to strengthen and grow our fundraising efforts, building on successful campaigns, events, and donor relationships while developing new opportunities for support and community impact.

What You\'ll Do:

Lead and execute a comprehensive development strategy that advances

our mission, strengthens existing fundraising efforts, and supports the Y\'s long-term financial sustainability.

Cultivate, steward, and expand relationships with major donors,

foundations, corporate partners, and community supporters.

Build upon successful fundraising campaigns, special events, and

donor engagement initiatives while identifying new opportunities for philanthropic support and community impact.

Collaborate with staff to create compelling marketing and

communications that inspire giving, increase awareness, and connect people to our cause.

Serve as a community ambassadorstrengthening partnerships, elevating

the YMCA\'s visibility, and positioning the Penobscot Bay YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

What We\'re Looking For:

5+ years of proven success in fundraising, donor development, and

philanthropic relationship management.

Exceptional relationship-building, strategic planning, and

communication skills, with the ability to engage donors, volunteers, board members, and community partners.

Experience leading major gift fundraising, grant writing,

sponsorship development, annual campaigns, and donor stewardship initiatives.

A passion for mission-driven work and the ability to inspire

generosity through meaningful relationships and community impact.

Strong project management skills, data fluency, and the ability to

balance ongoing fundraising efforts while identifying new opportunities for growth and support.

Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a

willingness to contribute at both strategic and hands-on levels.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Salary \$70,000\$100,000 annually, depending on

experience and demonstrated fundraising success.

Comprehensive Benefits Health, dental, vision, life insurance,

disability coverage, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Retirement Security Access to the YMCA Retirement Fund,

including potential eligibility for a 10% YMCA contribution after two years.

Family Membership Included Enjoy a complimentary family

membership and access to the programs, facilities, and wellness opportunities our Y provides.

Community Impact Help secure the resources that make

life-changing programs possible for children, families, seniors, and individuals throughout our community.

Leadership Opportunity Join a collaborative leadership team and

play a key role in shaping the future growth, sustainability, and impact of the Penobscot Bay YMCA.

A Role That Makes a Difference As a member of our leadership

team, you\'ll help build upon a strongfoundation of community support while shaping the future growth, sustainability, and impact of the Penobscot Bay YMCA for generations to come.

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