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): 22
  • Years Affiliated with the Y: 22
  • Budget in Current Position: Over $15 million

Financial Development Accomplishments

Annual Support

  • Provide leadership to an annual giving campaign of over $1M for 7 branches, and 2 camps, as well as numerous community outreach initiatives, and key support to  association campaign.

 

Capital Development

  • Currently completing a comprehensive campaign that will provide funding for community initiatives and capital improvements

 

Endowment/Planned Giving

  • Serve on the Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan 

  • Provide communications to current Heritage Club members through e-blasts, newsletters and an annual brunch event

  • 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

  • Provide guidance to branch staff on appropriate funding that aligns with our mission

  • Participate in periodic grant reviews at the association level to ensure mission alignment and sustainability of programs

 

 

 


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