
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
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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 an annual brunch event
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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