David Heggie Email & Phone Number

Cary, North Carolina, United States

Dedicated to stewarding the YMCA's mission and cause, advocating for inclusivity and promoting the brand's global reputation within the community. As the Director of Operations at the Taylor Branch, I oversee volunteer and staff development, financial growth, and collaboration with community stakeholders. My responsibilities include managing program functions in alignment with our mission, goals, and policies set by administrative staff, governing committees, and the Board of Directors. Key Achievements and Responsibilities:- Fostered high-functioning relationships with Branch Leadership Teams, ensuring strong collaborations and input for consistent, high-level programming.- Developed, managed, and monitored an $8 million branch operating budget, meeting and exceeding budget targets while maintaining fiscal balance.- Led a highly engaged Branch Advisory Board and committees, recruiting and developing diverse volunteers for impactful policy and program initiatives.- Directed all financial development activities, co-leading major fundraising campaigns with combined goals of $1 million dollars, including capital development initiatives.- Supervised and appraised branch leadership staff, providing development opportunities and establishing performance standards.- Provided oversight and leadership to a team of 21 full-time and 300 part-time staff members serving the greater Cary, NC area.- Demonstrated strong relationship-building skills, fostering collaborative partnerships with community organizations and representing the YMCA in local and surrounding communities.- Contributed as a key member of the YMCA leadership team, supporting overall Association objectives and strategic initiatives. I am passionate about driving positive change and making a lasting impact in our community through the YMCA's mission-driven work. Let's connect and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.

New Bern, North Carolina, United States

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Provided executive leadership and strategic oversight for $3M community organization, 4,000+ membership units, eight direct reports, and 80 staff. Advocated and promoted organizational mission, cultivated relationships with key community stakeholders, enhanced family programming, promoted program quality, supported volunteer development, and managed board development and governance.Key Achievements✓ Promoted from Associate Executive Director (2006 - 2007) to Executive Director after one year of employment.✓ Increased total revenue from $2.5M to $3M and program revenue from $392K to $871K.✓ Grew annual campaign results from $69K to over $100K.✓ Maintained membership retention of over 64%.✓ Increased swim team from 65 to over 200 swimmers.✓ Secured over $100K in grants to support diabetes prevention initiative which served over 200 community members.✓ Secured funding for and implemented LiveStrong at the YMCA program which served nearly 500 community members.✓ Partnered with United Health Care to train YMCA staff and deliver pilot Weight Management program that served 30 participants.✓ Developed key partnership with Cone Health to provide employee wellness programming.✓ Led and implemented Wellness Onboarding program.✓ Facilitated Living our Cause, Leading Through Change, Listen First, and Phone Power trainings.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Provide visionary leadership for $17M 8-facility mission-driven organization and its board of directors. Inspire, mentor, and coach high-level operations team. Implement strategic growth goals aligned with membership insight and market trends to improve service and community impact. Advocate for and advance YMCA mission, cause, and vision within community by building key community relationships with 800+ staff, volunteers, members, donors, and shareholders.Key Achievements✓ Spearheaded new performance management system and revised association-wide performance standards.✓ Developed community swim program with GCY Swim Team and City of Greensboro.✓ Implemented first association-wide training for Conflict Transformation.✓ Hosted collaborative partnership among local groups and law enforcement agencies to promote healthy living, healthy relationships, and non-violence for youth.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Assisted Executive Director with branch operations and fundraising efforts for largest membership branch. Provided strategic oversight for membership, wellness, and aquatics departments with six direct reports.Key Achievements✓ Promoted from Senior Program Director (2004 - 2005) to Associate Executive Director.✓ Developed wellness safety and program standards. ✓ Led successful annual campaign team to increase volunteer recruitment efforts.