Chief Development Officer Job at YMCA of Middle Tennessee, Nashville, TN

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  • YMCA of Middle Tennessee
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Summary

Position Type: Full-time, Onsite | Salary: $210k to $240k annually (dependent on relevant experience)

Are you a bold, strategic fundraiser driven by outcomes and inspired by mission?

The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is seeking a visionary and results-oriented Chief Development Officer (CDO) to architect and lead the next generation of philanthropic growth. We are looking for someone with an instinct for identifying and securing new high-value donor relationships and delivers transformational results through strategy, innovation, and execution.

Job Responsibilities

Key Strategic Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the architect and driver of a bold philanthropic visionthat fuels the YMCA’s mission across Middle Tennessee.
  • Build and expand a high-impact major gifts strategy, identifying untapped opportunities and cultivating legacy-minded donors.
  • Advance and lead the YMCA’s endowment/foundation programand ensure alignment with long-term organizational goals.
  • Inspire, influence, and deliver. Moving beyond transactions to create a culture of generosity, engagement, and purpose.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned development executive to make an enduring mark. Elevating impact, expanding reach, and building legacy.

Qualifications

This Role is Ideal for a Leader Who:

  • Has a proven track record of leading large capital campaigns, delivering sustained, multimillion-dollar outcomes for mission-driven organizations.
  • Thrives on building relationships and securing new major donors and capital giftsthrough insight, strategy, and persistence.
  • Understands how to cultivate and grow endowments, ensuring the organization’s long-term financial strength.
  • Has led the strategy for annual giving programs, bringing disciplined execution to donor retention and pipeline development.
  • Brings a forward-thinking, innovative approachto fundraising. Leveraging data, storytelling, and creative engagement to reach new audiences.

Additional Information

Benefits

Flexible Hours & Opportunities

  • Seasonal opportunities
  • Part-time or full-time job opportunities
  • Open seven days a week / More flexible work schedule
  • 12 wellness center locations
  • More than 140 school partner sites
  • 320-acre outdoor center
  • Corporate Office

 

Generous Benefits

  • Benefits package including generous paid time off for full time staff
  • Participation in Y Retirement plan and 403 (b) savings account upon eligibility
  • Free membership at all 12 wellness center locations
  • Discounts on youth programs, summer camps and sports instruction

 

Career Development

  • We are dedicated to helping our team members reach their professional goals and feel valued. We offer a comprehensive leadership development and certification system that promotes learning at all career stages.
  • We also provide Employee Resource Groups, which provide a space for people to network, mentor one another, participate in personal and professional development and more—all while building meaningful connections.

 

Committed to Diversity & Inclusion

  • The YMCA seeks to build and nurture a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which each person helps make the Y a welcoming, productive, and vital resource in their communities.

How to Apply

Details

  • Date Posted: August 6, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Executive Leadership
  • Service Area: Children / Youth
  • Salary Range: $210k to $240k annually (dependent on relevant experience)
  • Working Hours: Full-time, Onsite

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Summer work, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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