Associate Director of Central Regional Advancement - Valley Youth House

• Hybrid opportunities.
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

• Establish community relationships/partnerships that build new donor prospects or funding streams and advance the Agency mission in the counties served. Develop and maintain an extensive portfolio of 100 - 150 prospects. Research, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and planned giving prospects. Conduct 12-20 phone and/or face-to-face solicitations per month and document 8-10 weekly donor contacts, utilizing Moves Management process. Support DonorPerfect database growth and manage the integrity of the database by ensuring that 100% of the activity is accurately recorded. 
•  Actively manage and coordinate all aspects of Annual Requests ($100,000+ net annually), Major Gifts, Capital Campaigns, and Planned Gifts from prospects (Corporate, Foundations, individuals, etc.)
• Plans, implements, tracks, monitors, and manages Agency Annual Donations
• ($100,000+ net annually) including, but not limited to honor/memorial gifts, third party
• fundraising events, and LYBUNTS.
• Transparent and self-motivated, listening as well as giving advice and respecting the abilities of others. A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy around VYH programs and services encouraging others to support the agency mission and vision.

• Ensure success ($200,000+ net annually) of at least three annual fundraising events for the Central Region - VYH Golf Tournament, Give.Local.York., and the Central Region's Holiday Gift Drive. Liaison to Events Committees for all events.
• Oversee all aspects of Special Events for the Central Region. Oversee event sponsorship materials and promotions. Ensure accuracy of pledges and gifts and proper receipt of all sponsorships prior to event date. Recruit, motivate, train, manage, and recognize Events Committee and Staff Volunteers. Maintain effective cost control for Special Events to ensure highest possible return on investment.
• Manage relationships with United Way organizations and other workplace giving campaigns, encouraging brand awareness and revenue generation.
• Evaluate effectiveness based on nine-point performance index and reasonable cost guidelines for all fundraising activities. Take action to improve activities that are not producing a reasonable cost of fundraising and return on investment.

• A Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of professional fundraising experience is required.
• This position requires a professional who is achievement-oriented and adept at prioritizing, multitasking, and working independently without close oversight.
• A team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority both inside and outside of VYH.
• Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over a period of time.
• Must be amenable to a flexible work schedule involving evening and weekend hours, as well as fixed office hours.
• An individual who has never been convicted of any child abuse offenses.

• A Master's degree

• Often moving from one worksite to another to meet with community leaders and philanthropic supporters of the Agency.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk,
  working on a computer.
• Ability to navigate stairs
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 35 lbs.
• This position requires travel up to 35% of the time to different offices and Advancement-related
  events.

At Valley Youth House, we do more than just provide a home for vulnerable, abused and homeless youth; we partner with thousands of individuals to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. We understand that everyone’s needs and situations are unique. That’s why we offer responsive programming that is built to fit the needs of each young person we work with. No two programs are identical, and each provides youth with meaningful support, skills and strength. Our wide-ranging programs allow Valley Youth House to remain a constant in the lives of those we serve.