
Susan Walters-Klenke
Fund Development Director, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
NAYDO: Ownership Committee, 2022 Workshop Volunteer Coordinator
Office: 313.223.2490
Experience
- Years in Financial Development (YMCA and Other): 20
- Years Affiliated with the Y: 20
- Budget in Current Position: Over $1 million
Financial Development Accomplishments
Annual Support
- Provide leadership to an annual giving campaign of over $1M for 8 branches, 2 camps, 5 outreach initiatives, and key support to association campaign; the campaign has grown by 15% in the last 4 years in a very challenging climate.
Capital Development
- Currently in the quiet phase of an association capital campaign
Endowment/Planned Giving
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Serve on the Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan
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Provide communications to current Heritage Club members through e-blasts, newsletters and host an annual Heritage Club brunch
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Work to grow our endowment through strategic cultivation of branch members
Board and Volunteer Development
- Provide training related to fundraising to branch boards and other volunteers as it relates to how to invite others to support our mission, donor stewardship, and logistics.
Grant Funding
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Provide guidance to branch staff on appropriate funding that aligns with our mission
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Participate in periodic grant reviews at the association level to ensure mission alignment and sustainability of programs
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Responsible for grant exploration and application up to $50,000
Marketing & Communications
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Provide guidance on collateral related to philanthropy in our association
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Ensure collateral is eye-catching, impactful, and in line with our goal to Make Every Day Better
Donor Relations
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Provide leadership and tools to cultivate current donor base and connect with potential new supporters at the branch and association levels
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Lead stewardship activities at the association level
Other
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Member of the Ownership Committee of the NAYDO Council
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Co-chair of 2016 NAYDO conference, the first-ever dual country conference
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Member of Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan