
Carolyn Grady
SVP, Development, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
NAYDO: NAYDO Chair Elect, Nominating Committee Chair, Impact Committee, 2022 Academies Chair
Office: 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.