YMCA of Greenville hires Noel Brooks as director of annual giving
December 10, 2024
YMCA of Greenville announces that Noel Brooks has joined the organization as the director of annual giving. Brooks brings more than fifteen years of experience in nonprofit management and philanthropic initiatives.
As the new director of annual giving, Brooks is responsible for managing and implementing a comprehensive annual fund strategy and overseeing donor activities. She will lead annual appeal campaigns to ensure fundraising goals are met to help further the YMCA’s mission of following the example of Christ, to build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Before joining the YMCA, Brooks held the role of director of development at Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County where she dedicated her time to building strong relationships and inspiring others to support affordable housing initiatives. Seeing the tangible difference a collective effort can make in transforming lives and neighborhoods motivated Brooks to cultivate community engagement to improve the opportunity for affordable housing during her tenure. Previously she spent eight years as a development director at Community Christian school in Stockbridge GA.
Brooks graduated from Clearwater Christian College where she received a B.S. in Business Administration. She is a Riley Fellow, having completed the Diversity Leaders Initiative through the Riley Institute at Furman University which shapes her approach to fostering inclusive spaces in her professional and volunteer roles.
“Growing up with a deep sense of community, I have always been drawn to roles where I can facilitate change and foster connections,” said Brooks. “The Y is an institution that builds community among people of all ages and backgrounds, and I am excited for the opportunity to make a difference by furthering its mission.”
“Noel’s philanthropic experience and innovation to engage donors made her the perfect candidate for director of annual giving,” says Sam Franklin, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greenville. “Her stellar reputation as a nonprofit leader and her passion for equity and inclusion is a valuable asset to the YMCA, allowing us to provide even more of an impact in our community.”
Brooks serves on the Duke Energy Advisory Board and is a member of Junior League of Greenville. She is the President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals where she uses her experience to mentor other professionals.
To learn more about the YMCA of Greenville and the projects, programs, and services it supports, visit https://www.ymcagreenville.org/.
About the YMCA of Greenville, SC
The YMCA of Greenville is a cause-driven non-profit organization. Our mission is, following the example of Christ, to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the health and well-being of our community and provides opportunities to give back and help support our neighbors. Founded in 1876, the Y serves more than 70,000 people annually through programs that include after-school care, resident and day camps, aquatics, youth and adult sports, and health and wellness. Programs are offered through four family branches, as well as the Verdae YMCA, Life Center YMCA, Camp Greenville, and YMCA Judson Community Center. The Y is also home to Y Teen Services and the SC Youth in Government programs. For more information about the YMCA of Greenville, visit ymcagreenville.org, or call (864) 412-0288.
