Position Details

Associate Director of Advancement

Salary - ($67K - $102K)

Location: Bethlehem, PA

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a trauma-informed / healing-centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

  • 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.

Essential Functions of the - Associate Director of Advancement:

1. Establish community relationships/partnerships that build new donor prospects or funding streams and advance the Agency mission in the counties served.

    • a. 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 12-20 weekly donor contacts, including site tours and visitation, utilizing Moves Management process.
    • b. 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 ($400,000+ net annually), Major Gifts, Campaigns, and Planned Gifts from prospects (Corporate, Foundations, individuals, etc.) and determine the best ask and approach for each solicitation.
    • 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.

    2. Expand Champions for Youth giving program.

    • a. Manage the Agency's annual giving program, increase the number of donors, and coordinate relevant special event programming and stewardship (Champions for Youth $1,000+ & Innovators Society $5,000+)
    • b. Continually refine case for support marketing materials and work with the Marketing & Communications team to promote through direct marketing campaigns (mail, email, social media, and public relations.)

    3. Expand the Catalyst Society, recognizing members who have expressed their commitment to the Agency through a planned gift of $25,000 or more.

    • a. Increase the number of donors and coordinate relevant legacy programming and stewardship events.
    • b. Continually refine case for support marketing materials and work with the Marketing & Communications team to promote through direct marketing campaigns (mail, email, social media, and public relations.)

      Minimum Qualifications for the Associate Director of Advancement:

      •  A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional fundraising experience is required. Must be amenable to a flexible work schedule involving evening and weekend hours, as well as fixed office hours.
      • A professional who is achievement-oriented and adept at prioritizing, multi-tasking, 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.
      • A maturity, excellent skills in writing, organization, research, independence of judgement, and the ability to work independently as well as a team player.
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
      • Able to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines and have the ability to take initiative and interact with top leadership in the community.
      • Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over a period of time.
      • The candidate must be an individual who has never been convicted of any child abuse offenses

      Physical Requirements:

      • 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 50% of the time to different offices, Advancement related events, and visiting donors in VYH's 16 county footprint.

      **If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

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