Capital Campaign Manager



How you Will Power our Purpose (Job
Summary)

As the Capital Campaign Manager, you play
a pivotal role in advancing all aspects of capital campaign(s) to
meet the goals of the association. You will implement policies,
plans, and programs aligned with the strategy for soliciting,
planning and executing campaign events and/or communication. 
This encompasses conducting prospect research, maintaining a leads
database, and cultivating strong relationships with campaign
donors. You are responsible for arrangement and notifications for
meetings, campaign correspondences, monitoring gift and pledge
records, as well as partnering with campaign volunteers,
consultants and donors. Under the direction and guidance of the
Chief Development Officer, your responsibilities include serving as
a critical member of the Team who as a whole will be focused on
increasing annual giving from $2 million to $6 million, growing the
association endowment by 2030, and driving $20 million in current
capital campaign projects.

 

You will also support the enterprise’s commitment to diversity,
equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and the core character
values of the YMCA. Reporting directly to the Chief Development
Officer you will partner closely with other senior leaders
throughout the enterprise to achieve outcomes. 

                                                                                        

How You Will Make an Impact (Essential
Functions)

Performance Achievement & Results

• Fosters a culture that builds trust and treats all team members
  and colleagues with respect; constructively and immediately deals
  with conflict; gains commitment and provides clarity; holds team
  members accountable and cultivates peer accountability; and
  achieves results to meet strategic and operational goals.
• Models inclusive leadership behaviors and embraces all
  dimensions of diversity – building strong teams that apply their
  diverse skills and perspectives to our mission.
• Responsible for hiring, coaching, and managing all direct
  reports and ensuring alignment with association people practices
  for all positions within their organizational structure.
• Responsible for successful Strategic Plan metrics, Key
  Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Objectives and Key Results
  (OKRs) to meet strategic goals and objectives.
• Implements a goal-based leadership approach (OKR methodology)
  and ensures the development department is actively working towards
  supporting organizational level objectives and key results.
  Conducts Cycle Check-ins and the Annual Check-In with direct
  reports to ensure progress with OKRs, providing ongoing coaching
  and feedback, and discuss development opportunities.

Capital Campaign Support 

In collaboration with the leadership of the
Development/Association department, you will play a pivotal role in
executing the capital campaign strategy and overseeing various
activities, including:

• Provide strategic leadership in line with YMCA goals,
  collaborating with the Development/Association department.
• Oversee all campaign activities, including gift campaigns,
  endowment initiatives, and corporate giving.
• Proactively identify and cultivate prospects, major donors, and
  strategic partners.
• Manage donor relationships, ensuring stewardship and compliance
  with legal and ethical standards.
• Develop and operate a comprehensive prospect and donor
  management system.
• Be accountable for overall project management of capital
  campaigns.
• Foster innovation and collaboration, staying at the forefront
  of capital campaign best practices.

Community & Board Engagement 

In collaboration with the marketing and communications
department, you will play a key role in enhancing the YMCA’s brand,
partner, and donor experience. Your responsibilities will
include:

• Advocating for the YMCA’s mission among board members,
  community leaders, and stakeholders.
• Designing and executing impactful campaign communications and
  promotional materials.
• Collaborating on donor cultivation plans, ensuring personalized
  interactions.
• Planning and executing events related to the capital campaign,
  maximizing in-kind contributions.
• Collaborating with the board of directors, providing updates
  and leveraging their expertise.

Other duties as assigned

• Represent the Greater Austin YMCA locally, regionally, and
  nationally, both inside and outside the organization.
• Expand learning and personal skill development through
  participation in local and national events and career development
  training.
• Engage fully in Association events conducted for staff and
  volunteers.
• Support Development Team events
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the
  Chief Development Officer.

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

You have demonstrated success in significantly growing
contributed revenue as well as implementing groundbreaking
strategies and innovative approaches to fund development, i.e.
executing best practices and creating new practices. You also have
a track record of success in designing and applying innovative
approaches to strategic partnerships, corporate giving, and
sponsorships. You possess an entrepreneurial spirit with the
ability to lead strategically but also perform hands-on work in a
“roll up your sleeves” culture.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of successful
  executive experience in capital campaigns and/or major gifts, or, a
  combination of education, fundraising experience, project
  management skills, relevant certifications, and at least 3 years of
  executive experience in capital campaigns and/or major
  gifts.
• Proven expertise in developing and managing prospect
  databases.
• Demonstrated success in supporting 6 and 7-figure campaign
  gifts.
• Knowledge of fundraising technology and software support, with
  the ability to select, implement, and manage such technology
  effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and
  problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Uphold utmost discretion regarding donor confidentiality and
  privacy.

You’re a Cause-Driven Leader– You are effective
at: 

• Advancing our mission and cause– providing
  visionary leadership to ensure resources are mobilized to adapt to
  new challenges and needs in the community
• Building relationships – connecting
  people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships,
  partnerships, and collaborations to co-create solutions to pressing
  social needs
• Leading operations – ensuring relevance,
  effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so we can
  continue to fulfill our promise to the community
• Developing and inspiring people –
  supporting the holistic development of self and others so everyone
  can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain our culture, and inspire others
  to action

Physical Requirements: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and
occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment,
furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.

How you Will Power our Purpose (Job
Summary)

As the Capital Campaign Manager, you play
a pivotal role in advancing all aspects of capital campaign(s) to
meet the goals of the association. You will implement policies,
plans, and programs aligned with the strategy for soliciting,
planning and executing campaign events and/or communication. 
This encompasses conducting prospect research, maintaining a leads
database, and cultivating strong relationships with campaign
donors. You are responsible for arrangement and notifications for
meetings, campaign correspondences, monitoring gift and pledge
records, as well as partnering with campaign volunteers,
consultants and donors. Under the direction and guidance of the
Chief Development Officer, your responsibilities include serving as
a critical member of the Team who as a whole will be focused on
increasing annual giving from $2 million to $6 million, growing the
association endowment by 2030, and driving $20 million in current
capital campaign projects.

 

You will also support the enterprise’s commitment to diversity,
equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and the core character
values of the YMCA. Reporting directly to the Chief Development
Officer you will partner closely with other senior leaders
throughout the enterprise to achieve outcomes. 

                                                                                        

How You Will Make an Impact (Essential
Functions)

Performance Achievement & Results

• Fosters a culture that builds trust and treats all team members
  and colleagues with respect; constructively and immediately deals
  with conflict; gains commitment and provides clarity; holds team
  members accountable and cultivates peer accountability; and
  achieves results to meet strategic and operational goals.
• Models inclusive leadership behaviors and embraces all
  dimensions of diversity – building strong teams that apply their
  diverse skills and perspectives to our mission.
• Responsible for hiring, coaching, and managing all direct
  reports and ensuring alignment with association people practices
  for all positions within their organizational structure.
• Responsible for successful Strategic Plan metrics, Key
  Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Objectives and Key Results
  (OKRs) to meet strategic goals and objectives.
• Implements a goal-based leadership approach (OKR methodology)
  and ensures the development department is actively working towards
  supporting organizational level objectives and key results.
  Conducts Cycle Check-ins and the Annual Check-In with direct
  reports to ensure progress with OKRs, providing ongoing coaching
  and feedback, and discuss development opportunities.

Capital Campaign Support 

In collaboration with the leadership of the
Development/Association department, you will play a pivotal role in
executing the capital campaign strategy and overseeing various
activities, including:

• Provide strategic leadership in line with YMCA goals,
  collaborating with the Development/Association department.
• Oversee all campaign activities, including gift campaigns,
  endowment initiatives, and corporate giving.
• Proactively identify and cultivate prospects, major donors, and
  strategic partners.
• Manage donor relationships, ensuring stewardship and compliance
  with legal and ethical standards.
• Develop and operate a comprehensive prospect and donor
  management system.
• Be accountable for overall project management of capital
  campaigns.
• Foster innovation and collaboration, staying at the forefront
  of capital campaign best practices.

Community & Board Engagement 

In collaboration with the marketing and communications
department, you will play a key role in enhancing the YMCA’s brand,
partner, and donor experience. Your responsibilities will
include:

• Advocating for the YMCA’s mission among board members,
  community leaders, and stakeholders.
• Designing and executing impactful campaign communications and
  promotional materials.
• Collaborating on donor cultivation plans, ensuring personalized
  interactions.
• Planning and executing events related to the capital campaign,
  maximizing in-kind contributions.
• Collaborating with the board of directors, providing updates
  and leveraging their expertise.

Other duties as assigned

• Represent the Greater Austin YMCA locally, regionally, and
  nationally, both inside and outside the organization.
• Expand learning and personal skill development through
  participation in local and national events and career development
  training.
• Engage fully in Association events conducted for staff and
  volunteers.
• Support Development Team events
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the
  Chief Development Officer.

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

You have demonstrated success in significantly growing
contributed revenue as well as implementing groundbreaking
strategies and innovative approaches to fund development, i.e.
executing best practices and creating new practices. You also have
a track record of success in designing and applying innovative
approaches to strategic partnerships, corporate giving, and
sponsorships. You possess an entrepreneurial spirit with the
ability to lead strategically but also perform hands-on work in a
“roll up your sleeves” culture.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of successful
  executive experience in capital campaigns and/or major gifts, or, a
  combination of education, fundraising experience, project
  management skills, relevant certifications, and at least 3 years of
  executive experience in capital campaigns and/or major
  gifts.
• Proven expertise in developing and managing prospect
  databases.
• Demonstrated success in supporting 6 and 7-figure campaign
  gifts.
• Knowledge of fundraising technology and software support, with
  the ability to select, implement, and manage such technology
  effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and
  problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Uphold utmost discretion regarding donor confidentiality and
  privacy.

You’re a Cause-Driven Leader– You are effective
at: 

• Advancing our mission and cause– providing
  visionary leadership to ensure resources are mobilized to adapt to
  new challenges and needs in the community
• Building relationships – connecting
  people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships,
  partnerships, and collaborations to co-create solutions to pressing
  social needs
• Leading operations – ensuring relevance,
  effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so we can
  continue to fulfill our promise to the community
• Developing and inspiring people –
  supporting the holistic development of self and others so everyone
  can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain our culture, and inspire others
  to action

Physical Requirements: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and
occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment,
furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.

Work Location 55 North Interstate Highway 35,
Austin, Texas 78702   About Us
The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit
community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving
communities across Central Texas where every person benefits
from an empowered and well-educated childhood,
equitable access to opportunities, resulting in
an elevated quality of life and the promise of
a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three
Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people
and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program
subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers
and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60
afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20
summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a
$47M annual operating budget.

Additional Information

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure
that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is
not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional
functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed
appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national
origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a
covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and
local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and
local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every
location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all
terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We Take Care of Our People

Our mission isn’t just a statement–it’s a guiding force that
shapes our actions every day. Rooted in our unwavering commitment
to serving our community and esteemed team members, our mission is
a true way of life. We’re passionate about fostering health and
wellness for all, and we’re truly excited to introduce the
following comprehensive benefits package that has been thoughtfully
designed to prioritize your well-being.

• Health Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage,
  including medical, dental, and vision plans, to ensure the
  well-being of our employees.
• Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a 12% employer-funded
  retirement plan upon meeting eligibility, empowering employees to
  plan for their future.
• Paid Time Off: Work-life integration is important to us, which
  is why we provide up to 48 days of paid time off over vacation,
  holidays, and sick leave.
• Additional Perks: Free household membership to facilities
  operated by the Greater Austin YMCA, which is worth $1,000
  annually.

Pay Range $55,000 – $65,000 per year, DOE