Director of Mission Advancement - Metro, HARTFORD, CT, US
2 days ago
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YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description
Job Title: Director of Mission Advancement Job Grade: 13
FLSA Status: Full Time - Exempt
Primary Department: Administration
Reports to: Chief Development Officer Date: 2/16/2026
Leadership Level: Leader
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Mission Advancement is responsible for leading strategic Association initiatives. The Director of Mission Advancement will work collaboratively to grow, in size and impact, critical mission-critical programs that reflect the Y's commitment to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Key components of this position include (a) raising funds, primarily through grants/sponsorships, to support these mission-critical efforts; and (b) program implementation/execution. Working with the Senior Leadership, Operations, and Advancement teams, the Director of Mission Advancement will serve as a critical leader in the Y's advancement efforts. This is a grant-funded position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Under the direction of the CEO and CDO, designs, implements, and executes key mission-critical programs. This includes all aspects of program design and delivery, such as partnership development/cultivation; participant recruitment; staff recruitment and training; curriculum development; and program evaluation.
- Ensures key program outputs and outcomes are met and exceeded during each program session. Makes proactive and timely actions to mitigate program challenges.
- Proactively seeks funding for assigned programs, primarily through grants, sponsorships, and partner in-kind or financial support.
- Develops and disseminates program impact reports to funders and key stakeholders.
- Leads the development of the YMCA's annual mission impact report, which is disseminated at the YMCA's annual mission impact dinner each fall.
- Supports marketing and communications team by collecting impact stories and photos in real time.
- Builds and maintains relationships with branch leadership, community leaders, schools, and stakeholders to enhance programs' effectiveness.
- Ensures adherence to YMCA policies, state regulations, and best practices in youth programming.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in a human services field and three (3) years of previous fundraising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Superior oral/written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and strong presentation skills required.
- The ability to effectively represent the Y under a variety of circumstances, including interactions/meetings with funders, staff, and volunteers, and at networking opportunities.
- Must be able to work both independently and with a broad range of internal and external partners to develop relationships, facilitate collaboration and achieve results.
- Demonstrated project coordination and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and strong attention-to-detail.
- Must possess a high energy level and a positive attitude that represents the values and expectations of the YMCA.
- Must be familiar with and committed to the mission of the Y.
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and work evenings and weekends upon occasion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended duration.
- Must be able to keyboard-data entry for extended duration.
- Must be able to bend and stoop occasionally.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to work at a computer screen for extended period
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