YMCA of Greenville Hires Noel Brooks as Director of Annual Giving

YMCA of Greenville Hires Noel Brooks as Director of Annual Giving

GREENVILLE, S.C. (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.”