THE YMCA IN CANADA The YMCA was established over 160 years ago, as a charity dedicated to the health of both individuals and communities. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life. Through YMCA financial assistance programs, the YMCA is accessible to all. Today, there are 47 YMCAs in Canada that offer programs and services tailored to each community's needs. Together, we serve 2.1 million people in more than 1,700 locations across Canada - and they keep growing. All Associations work together in a federated model and are members of YMCA Canada, which works and collaborates together to strengthen associations and advocates on their behalf, regionally, nationally and internationally. THE ORGANIZATION YMCA OF NORTHERN ALBERTA The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charitable, mission - based organization recognized for its vital role in strengthening the foundations of community and dedicated to the development of thousands of people in spirit, mind and body. Our vision is strong kids, healthy families and thriving communities. Guided by our vision and grounded in our core values, the YMCA s commitment to serve, learn and renew has ensured our association s relevance to a changing community for over 110 years. During the Development of new Strategic Plan 2017 2021 Transforming our Communities, our board, volunteers and stakeholders allowed ourselves to imagine what could be by creating The communities we envision. A community where: Everyone experiences better health and wellbeing in spirit, mind and body Individuals and families thrive and experience a sense of belonging All children and youth are active, engaged and healthy Everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential People respect diversity and experience social inclusion People work together to strengthen the foundations of community The YMCA believes it has both the responsibility and the opportunity to be a stronger leader, partner and advocate in creating the communities we envision. At the YMCA, we are committed to helping people reach their potential. We see our work through the lens of key community outcomes. This is how we show up and how we measure our success. The lens focuses on the four reasons we do this work: helping children, youth and families thrive, promoting health and well-being, fostering belonging and connection and providing opportunities for all.
In order to transform communities, we need a YMCA that: Leads, partners and advocates in order to strengthen communities local, regional, national and global Values the diversity of all people Fosters equality of opportunity for all individuals and families in our communities Provides safe, caring places to connect, be active, and learn at every age Promotes holistic health and wellbeing in spirit, mind and body Cultivates leadership Encourages philanthropy in all we do Delivers high value and impact Today, the organization delivers a wide variety of programs and services that include health, fitness and aquatics; child care; and community and housing initiatives; across the Edmonton, Wood Buffalo, and Grande Prairie Region s. As one of the largest YMCAs in Canada and charities in Alberta, the YMCA has annual revenues of $64 million, more than 1,500 employees and 600 volunteers whose efforts are grounded in the values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, diversity and social inclusion. YMCA Mission The YMCA of Northern Alberta creates life-enhancing opportunities for the growth and Development of all people in spirit, mind and body. YMCA Vision Strong kids, healthy families, thriving communities. Our Values: Respect Honesty Caring Responsibility Diversity & Social Inclusion Our Values in Action: Do the right thing We are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all we do. Put people first We believe in each other in our strengths, perspectives and passions. Keep our promises - We do what we say we will do. Lead by example We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate. Be inclusive and open to all We welcome every person, regardless of background or circumstance.
The YMCA Strategic Plan, 2017 2021, focuses on four interrelated strategic directions: Excellence in Program & Service Delivery: We will continue to change the lives of children, teens, young adults and families by developing and delivering an innovative, holistic approach to all our programs and services. Extend Reach: We will extend our reach, supporting community-building across Northern Alberta through the deliberate, targeted and innovative expansion of services. This will be done through collaboration within our YMCA and with our local, provincial, national and international partners. Increase Capacity: We will work together to develop and support our staff and volunteers to build healthy communities. We will also ensure our long-term financial sustainability. Strengthen the YMCA Brand: We will demonstrate and communicate our Y's impact on the lives of individuals and communities who we are, what we do and why it matters so that more stakeholders recognize, participate in and support the achievement of our vision. THE OPPORTUNITY - VICE PRESIDENT, FUND DEVELOPMENT Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President, Fund Development (VP) is a member of the senior leadership team and provides strategic leadership to foster a culture of philanthropy within the organization. This position ensures that the Association s culture, systems and procedures support Funds Development. The VP leads staff and volunteers in the planning, coordination and implementation of strategies to develop donors and contributions to support the Association. This position ensures the development and maintenance of effective systems for Funds Development including (but not limited to) accountability and compliance standards, volunteer and donor management, research and cultivation, gift processing and recognition. Philanthropy is highlighted as a key strategic priority by the Association. The components of this priority consist of an annual giving program called: the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, an Endowment/Planned Giving Strategy, and a Major Gifts for Program and Capital. Together they form an integrated comprehensive Fund Development Strategy that guides the philanthropic activities towards specified goals. The Role The VP will lead and develop a culture of philanthropy with the following key individuals and groups; the Chief Executive Officer, the management team, Association Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of the Edmonton YMCA Foundation in charting the Association s course in Funds Development by: Ensuring that philanthropy and Funds Development are carried out in keeping with the Association s values, mission, vision and plans. Helping leadership identify and address internal and external forces on the Association that challenge and/or support philanthropic effectiveness. Developing an effective mix of donor sources and solicitation programs in the Edmonton, Wood Buffalo and Grande Prairie regions.
Establishing fundraising policies, procedures, and performance measures. Monitoring results and help the CEO, Board and Management evaluate the effectiveness of the Association s Funds Development program. Design, lead and manage Funds Development programs, including annual campaign, major gifts, endowment and planned giving, fundraising events, capital campaigns and donor management. This means: Lead the annual and long term Funds Development planning including goal setting, strategy identification benchmarking and evaluation to support financial development. Develop communication plans to ensure members, participants, and the community understand the case for support. Who we are, Why we do it, and Why it matters. Enhance the philanthropic culture by assisting board members, senior leadership, other volunteers and staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit charitable gifts using fundraising best practices. Direct and coordinate the all aspects of the association s annual fundraising, including: o YMCA Strong Kids Campaign; o YMCA Strong Kids Program Campaign; o YMCA Planned Giving/Endowment Campaign. Ensure design and implementation of cultivation, acknowledgement, recognition and stewardship programs. Lead the administration of Funds Development activities, including managing the day-to-day operations and ensuring proper stewardship of all gifts through development and enforcement of administrative procedures. This involves: Managing sound fiscal operation of development function including timely and accurate budgets, reporting, monitoring and implementation. Designing and ensuring maintenance of donor and prospect records, gift management systems and informational reports and remaining up-to-date with current financial development technology and software support. Ensuring compliance with all regulations and laws, maintain accountability to donors and being compliant with standards of the association and professional conduct for fundraising executives. Direct the grant application process by identifying, preparing and applying for new and existing grant opportunities while ensuring reporting requirements are complete, accurate and timely. Select, develop, motivate and evaluate the human resources needed, both professional and volunteer, for Funds Development. This includes helping the Boards determine accountabilities for board members and volunteers and helps evaluate performance regularly. Identify, cultivate, recruit, develop and retain volunteer leaders, and design and/or oversee training programs in fundraising for staff and volunteers. Serve as a key staff to the Board of Directors and Foundation Board and other established Funds Development task forces. Develop strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of Funds Development. Represent YMCA of Northern Alberta and its Boards to donors, prospects, volunteers, community members and staff with a positive, professional image.
Immediate Priorities/Challenges: Assess current state and plan for developing a Funds Development strategy and integrating it into the long term financial and strategic plan. Ensuring the annual fundraising goals and targets are achieved in all regions, Wood Buffalo, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Continued year over year growth in philanthropic/contributed funding support, 2016 - $1.3 million. Grow and increase the number and amount raised from major gift donors, over $10,000. Build/establish excellent relationships with new and current donors and key stakeholders, within the communities of Edmonton, Wood Buffalo and Grande Prairie. Review and develop a long-term strategy for the Foundation (through the facilitation of a discussion between volunteers and stakeholders). Ensure compliance with provincial and federal legislation and the Imagine Canada ethical fundraising and financial accountability code. The VP will lead with the following competencies: Alignment to YMCA Values Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA. Share and educate with others the values of the YMCA. Articulate the uniqueness and holistic nature of the YMCA philosophy, mission and vision. Seek opportunities to fulfil the philosophy of the Association in internal and external communities. Demonstrate and respond to the needs of others with empathy and care. Demonstrate YMCA values in everyday behavior and interactions with individuals. Focus on Community Impact Focus on making positive contributions to communities, including efforts that support community. Building philanthropy and volunteerism. Understand and communicate the benefits and impact of the YMCA s efforts to all stakeholders. Donate and encourage others to YMCA philanthropic endeavors. Take every opportunity to communicate and educate participants, volunteers, staff and community about the charitable nature of the YMCA. Working With and Through Others/Relationships Build positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals. Work proactively to develop positive relations with participants, staff and volunteers to encourage personal growth. Listen attentively and communicate effectively to create an open communication environment among participants and staff. Share information, best practices and resources with colleagues. Assist colleagues in achieving their individual and organizational goals.
Results Focused Achieve a standard of excellence in performance at the YMCA Demonstrate responsible actions and a sense of thoughtful urgency to get things done Consistently deliver quality results against defined YMCA goals and objectives Identify ways to streamline or improve efficiency of work Recognize and celebrate results Business Acumen Develop plans and take action with a view to developing programs and services that will generate results. Always maintain accountability, responsibility and control for the YMCA's fiscal goals. Demonstrate visible action and support of strategic activities, such as commitment of resources, Development of new markets, and abandonment of unsuccessful ventures. Develop new programs which are sustainable within the Association's mission, vision and strategic outcomes. Systems Thinking Ability to define the overall system appropriately defining the right boundaries. Ability to see relationships within the system and between the system and external networks. Ability to see things holistically within and across relationships. Ability to understand the difference between simple, complicated and complex situations. Identifies and implements appropriate strategies to address issue or opportunity. Ability to communicate across disciplines to surface multiple perspectives. Required Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience: A Bachelor s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent educational credentials. Certified Funds Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is preferred. Extensive fundraising experience demonstrating success in developing and delivering a comprehensive philanthropy program including annual giving, capital campaigns, foundation and corporate grants and planned giving. Ability to create a vision and clarify roles and responsibilities of key staff to establish a strong effective Funds Development team. Demonstrated success in large campaign and major gifts fundraising. Extensive knowledge and experience is required in the following areas: o The nature and dimensions of philanthropy, ethics, motivations for giving and volunteering o Research and cultivation practices o Standard financial development techniques o Face-to-face solicitations o Proposal writing o o Special events Administration specifically with gift processing, prospect and donor histories and fundraising reporting. Demonstrated ability to work connect and work effectively with business and community leaders, volunteers, Board of Directors and senior leadership members. Strong relationship management skills.
Strong advocacy skills. Excellent skills in all methods of communication. Change management experience. Commitment to the mission of the YMCA, and uphold its values. Appreciation, knowledge of, and commitment to, the not-for-profit sector. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a background check including a police information check with a vulnerable sector search. COMPENSATION A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits. Further details will be discussed further in a personal interview. TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME BY JUNE 18 TH, 2017 TO: work@northernalberta.ymca.ca quoting reference # VP-FD-2017.