Carolyn Grady

SVP, Development, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
cgrady@ymcapgh.org
NAYDO: NAYDO Past Chair, Executive Committee, Eagle Awards Chair 2026, Hot Topics Team 2026
Office: 412.227.3828

Experience

  • Years in Financial Development (YMCA and Other): 27 years
  • Years Affiliated with the YMCA (as staff or volunteer):  14 years

Financial Development Accomplishments

Annual Support

  • Responsible for Annual Campaign (6 branches and 2 camps) and raising $1M in unrestricted support
  • Significant special event experience including Children's Hospital Annual Free Care Fund and Telethon ($2M) and Gala ($4.1M)
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Capital Development

  • Sampson Family Y - $6.2M capital campaign
  • Spencer Family Y - $6M capital campaign 
  • YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer - $2.8M pool campaign
  • Baierl Family YMCA - $630,000 capital project
  • Centre Avenue YMCA - $7.2M capital campaign
  • Lakeview Lodge at Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp - $2M capital campaign
  • Allegheny YMCA -26M capital campaign
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Board/Volunteer Development

  • Expansion of Association Development Committee to include representation from branches
  • Expanded board orientation and engagement plan
  • Endowment and Planned Giving Committee

    Grant Writing

Secured $5M in operating support for urban branches
Experience securing significant restricted funding in support of capital projects, programming and special initiatives.

Other

NAYDO Chair April 2023- May 2025


 

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