The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income, national origin, race, sexual orientation, body type/shape, and physical and mental well-being, can reach their full potential with dignity. Guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we strive to create a welcoming environment for all.
YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
Job Title: VP of Business Development
Job Grade: 15
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $103,814 - $129,768
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Revision Date: 7/2/2026
Leadership Level: Multi-Team Leader
Primary Department: Operations
POSITION SUMMARY:A Vice President of Business Development at the YMCA drives revenue growth, corporate partnerships, and community engagement. This position leads strategic fundraising, corporate wellness programs, and membership sales to ensure long-term sustainability and is the main point of contact for Strategic Innovation, leading new initiatives that drive early growth for strategy.
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: 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Identify service delivery opportunities, negotiate contracts, manage stakeholder relationships, and meet enrollment and financial goals.
- Partner with senior leadership to execute and continuously refine a comprehensive, association-wide business development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, the strategic plan and community impact goals.
- Cultivate a strong culture of philanthropy with community and business partnerships.
- Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and community partners.
- Advocate for and implement creative strategies that leverage new programs and partnerships, and foster community-centric solutions, and promote collaboration across the association and partners.
- Drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional value to partners, participants and members.
- Generate actionable insights that guide strategic decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and identify new growth opportunities. Present findings compellingly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving a culture of informed decision-making.
- Develop and maintain KPI reports related to lead generation, conversion, and follow-up performance, and partner with leadership to address trends and improvement opportunities.
- Establish frameworks and operational infrastructure to ensure processes, contracting, and vendor relationships adhere to federal and state regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Philanthropy
- Volunteerism
- Developing Self & Others
- Communication & Influence
- Collaboration
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, mission advancement, or nonprofit development.
- Demonstrated success in major gifts and relationship management.
- Experience supervising fundraising professionals and managing performance toward goals.
- Proven ability to work effectively with CEOs, board members, and high-level volunteers.
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated success in corporate and foundation fundraising preferred.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the YMCA.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
- 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 and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Current driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle for transportation.
- Regular travel within local and surrounding counties required. National travel required on occasion.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, mission advancement, or nonprofit development
- Demonstrated success in major gifts and relationship management
- Experience supervising fundraising professionals and managing performance toward goals
- Ability to work effectively with CEOs, board members, and high-level volunteers
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills
- Success in corporate and foundation fundraising
- Commitment to the YMCA mission and values
- Current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
What We Do
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is a nonprofit community organization serving people across Allegheny County and beyond. It puts Christian principles into practice through programs that strengthen youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Its offerings include health and wellness activities, childcare and afterschool care, swim instruction, camps, senior services, food security initiatives, and community support, with access intended for people of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels.
