
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)
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
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
Other
NAYDO Chair April 2023- May 2025