Carolyn Grady

SVP, Development, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
NAYDO: NAYDO Chair Elect, Impact Committee, 2020-2021 Webinars Chair, Camp Network Council Liaison
Work: 412 227 3828


Experience:

  • Years in Financial Development (YMCA and Other):20
  • Years Affiliated with the YMCA (as staff or volunteer):  8
Financial Development Accomplishments:

Annual Support:
  • Led effort to rewrite annual case for support resulting in $385K in unrestricted major gifts
  • Led redesign of annual campaign resulting in 13% growth
  • Received $2.75 million over 3 years from two local foundations providing bridge funding to support mission work in urban district
  • At Children's Hospital Foundation role as VP for Media Fundraising and Special Events included responsibility for Annual Free Care Fund and Telethon ($2 million) and Gala ($4.1 million)

Capital Development:
  • At Family House/hospital hospitality house - $4 million capital campaign
  • Sampson Family Y - $6.2 million capital campaign
  • Spencer Family Y - $7 million capital campaign in progress
  • YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer - $2.8 million pool campaign
  • Baierl Family YMCA - $630,000 capital project
  • Centre Avenue YMCA - $7.2 million capital campaign

Board/Volunteer Development:
  • Expansion of Association Development Committee to include representation from branches
  • Expanded board orientation and engagement plan
  • Support for branch board development and engagement

Grant Writing
  • Extensive experience securing restricted funding in support of capital projects, programming and special initiatives.

Marketing/Communications:
Extensive experience developing comprehensive communications campaigns including newsletters, direct mail appeals and case of support with local, national and international non-profits.
 
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