POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Bath Area Family YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
The
Director of Business & Community Partnerships
is a key leadership role responsible for designing, managing, and integrating initiatives that strengthen connections between the Bath Area Family YMCA and underserved community members through its partnership and support from area businesses and community partners. This position creates and executes strategies and outreach initiatives aligned with Y's strategic vision, resulting in significant fundraising through the Ys
Business Partnership Program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Fundraising and Volunteer Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with area businesses and organizations to secure financial and potential volunteer support for Y programs. Prepare funding proposals and ensure timely completion of funding deliverables, including key requirements, tracking, and impact reporting. Budget Development and Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop an annual budget for community outreach. Secure program funding through corporate giving, sponsorships, and special events. Communication Strategy: Maintain a detailed outreach calendar, outlining activities, dates, and locations to streamline scalability. Keep stakeholders informed about Y programs and opportunities for engagement through consistent and strategic communication. Partner with internal departments, including marketing, volunteers, and various Y locations, to promote programs and elevate awareness of outreach initiatives. Ensure cohesive communication and collaboration to maximize the Y's visibility and community impact. Event Planning and Execution: Plan, coordinate, and oversee all fundraising and membership events, including fundraising events with a specific fundraising goal, with the support of the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Manage all event logistics, including pre-event preparation and post-event evaluation. Mission Advocacy: Participate in Expanded Senior Leadership Team meetings and activities. Participate in monthly Leader on Duty and On Call rotations. Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Ys mission and act as an advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social impact within the community. Other Duties as Assigned: Accept and perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the Ys goals and initiatives. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Mission Advancement:
incorporates the Ys mission and values into the organization's vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy. Collaboration:
advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively. Operational Effectiveness:
possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives. Personal Growth:
creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing, and we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. BENEFITS: Generous PTO Plan Health Insurance, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance Optional Dental and Vision Retirement Plan when eligible Ability to enroll in the Ys tax-deferred savings plan, the 403(b) Smart Account and/or Roth Y Membership for yourself and your immediate household Training and professional development opportunities Discounts on selected Y programs and services QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent successful experience required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years in progressively responsible roles involving fundraising program management, leadership, and budgetary oversight, including substantial experience in grant management and capital fundraising. Proven experience working with volunteer boards and committees, including leadership roles. Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience, including recruiting, evaluating, and developing staff and volunteers. Experience collaborating with senior management, community organizations, and government entities to plan and implement programs. Familiarity with CRM software such as Donor Perfect, Blackbaud, Salesforce, Classy, Bontera, or like services. Experience delivering presentations in both in-person and virtual formats. Skills and Competencies: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage, influence, and mobilize others. Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, writing, and editing skills. Ability to manage an outcomes-based approach, leveraging data for continuous improvement and decision-making. Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to develop strategies, create schedules, and meet deadlines. Skilled in multitasking and managing diverse responsibilities resourcefully. Professional demeanor with a high level of accountability. Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining professional relationships. Ability to quickly gain an in-depth understanding of the YMCA organization, its departments, and functions. Certifications: Current CPR/AED/Emergency Oxygen Administration certifications through the American Red Cross, YMCA, or willingness to obtain certification. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer, phone, or smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach, and move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. In a hybrid work environment, the employee will balance in-person work with remote tasks, managing their workload and conducting meetings virtually as needed. Approximately 16 hours per weekwill be spent at the Bath branch and ~16 hours per week at the Brunswick branch, with the remaining time spent remotely connecting with partners. This may vary depending on the requirements of the Y.
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Director of Business & Community Partnerships
is a key leadership role responsible for designing, managing, and integrating initiatives that strengthen connections between the Bath Area Family YMCA and underserved community members through its partnership and support from area businesses and community partners. This position creates and executes strategies and outreach initiatives aligned with Y's strategic vision, resulting in significant fundraising through the Ys
Business Partnership Program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Fundraising and Volunteer Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with area businesses and organizations to secure financial and potential volunteer support for Y programs. Prepare funding proposals and ensure timely completion of funding deliverables, including key requirements, tracking, and impact reporting. Budget Development and Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop an annual budget for community outreach. Secure program funding through corporate giving, sponsorships, and special events. Communication Strategy: Maintain a detailed outreach calendar, outlining activities, dates, and locations to streamline scalability. Keep stakeholders informed about Y programs and opportunities for engagement through consistent and strategic communication. Partner with internal departments, including marketing, volunteers, and various Y locations, to promote programs and elevate awareness of outreach initiatives. Ensure cohesive communication and collaboration to maximize the Y's visibility and community impact. Event Planning and Execution: Plan, coordinate, and oversee all fundraising and membership events, including fundraising events with a specific fundraising goal, with the support of the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Manage all event logistics, including pre-event preparation and post-event evaluation. Mission Advocacy: Participate in Expanded Senior Leadership Team meetings and activities. Participate in monthly Leader on Duty and On Call rotations. Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Ys mission and act as an advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social impact within the community. Other Duties as Assigned: Accept and perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the Ys goals and initiatives. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Mission Advancement:
incorporates the Ys mission and values into the organization's vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy. Collaboration:
advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively. Operational Effectiveness:
possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives. Personal Growth:
creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing, and we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. BENEFITS: Generous PTO Plan Health Insurance, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance Optional Dental and Vision Retirement Plan when eligible Ability to enroll in the Ys tax-deferred savings plan, the 403(b) Smart Account and/or Roth Y Membership for yourself and your immediate household Training and professional development opportunities Discounts on selected Y programs and services QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent successful experience required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years in progressively responsible roles involving fundraising program management, leadership, and budgetary oversight, including substantial experience in grant management and capital fundraising. Proven experience working with volunteer boards and committees, including leadership roles. Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience, including recruiting, evaluating, and developing staff and volunteers. Experience collaborating with senior management, community organizations, and government entities to plan and implement programs. Familiarity with CRM software such as Donor Perfect, Blackbaud, Salesforce, Classy, Bontera, or like services. Experience delivering presentations in both in-person and virtual formats. Skills and Competencies: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage, influence, and mobilize others. Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, writing, and editing skills. Ability to manage an outcomes-based approach, leveraging data for continuous improvement and decision-making. Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to develop strategies, create schedules, and meet deadlines. Skilled in multitasking and managing diverse responsibilities resourcefully. Professional demeanor with a high level of accountability. Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining professional relationships. Ability to quickly gain an in-depth understanding of the YMCA organization, its departments, and functions. Certifications: Current CPR/AED/Emergency Oxygen Administration certifications through the American Red Cross, YMCA, or willingness to obtain certification. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer, phone, or smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach, and move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. In a hybrid work environment, the employee will balance in-person work with remote tasks, managing their workload and conducting meetings virtually as needed. Approximately 16 hours per weekwill be spent at the Bath branch and ~16 hours per week at the Brunswick branch, with the remaining time spent remotely connecting with partners. This may vary depending on the requirements of the Y.
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