POSITION OVERVIEW

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Enact individual giving strategy and support Donor Network team goals.
• Identify and develop plans for engaging corporate prospects within assigned Donor Networks.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with individual donors and volunteers.
• Identify prospects for and manage recruitment of council and committee members.
• Establish program timelines, set fundraising and event goals annually, provide accurate goal and projected results.
• Ensure that account data is collected and input into ANDAR.
• Identify concerns and opportunities and direct corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Develop and review prospect lists with volunteers and make assignments based on information gathered.

• Develop and implement effective strategies to increase contributions from donors in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s who self-identify as Emerging Leaders.
• Council Management
  • Manage relationships with, and provide excellent customer service to approximately 35 council members, who include many top community leaders and high-level donors.
  • Work with Council co-chairs to establish the direction of the Emerging Leaders Council and subcommittees.
  • Organize monthly co-chair meetings, quarterly council and subcommittee meetings, and event meetings as necessary for Emerging Leaders.
• Event Management
  • Manage the Emerging Leaders Philanthropic 5 Awards program from collection of nominees, selection of Award winners and organization of Awards recognition evening.
  • Manage semi-annual Leadership panel discussions including managing discussion content, and panelist coordination.
  • May require night and weekend work time in support of program events.
  • Manage all other Emerging Leader Events.
• Secure and manage all Emerging Leader events and manage program sponsorships in excess of $40,000 annually.
• Work with Emerging Leader Board representative to prepare quarterly board updates.
• Manage Emerging Leaders information to be included in United Way newsletters, all communications sent to United Way Emerging Leaders year-round and social media outlets.

• Develop and implement effective strategies to increase contributions from individuals aged 22 to 30 years who self-identify as LINC Members.
• Committee Management
  • Manage relationships with, and provide excellent customer service to approximately 20 leadership committee members.
  • Work with division co-chairs to establish the direction of the LINC Committee and subcommittees.
  • Organize monthly co-chair meetings, and quarterly large committee, subcommittee meetings, and event meetings as necessary for LINC.
• Event Management
  • Plan and execute four social volunteer opportunities throughout the year as outlined by the LINC Compact.
  • Secure additional event sponsorships as needed.
  • May require night and weekend work time in support of program events.
  • Coordinate company hosted LINC events as needed.
• Secure and manage all LINC events and manage program sponsorships in excess of $15,000 annually.
• Manage LINC information to be included in United Way newsletters, communications sent to LINC members year-round and social media outlets.
• LINC National Compact
  • Coordinate and engage with LINC administrators in other cities to be sure that messaging and look of LINC is cohesive and all LINC users have the same experience.
  • Participate in bi-weekly LINC Compact Calls.
  • Attend LINC Compact in-person meetings.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree related to marketing, sales, business, or philanthropy and a minimum of three to five (3-5) years related experience, or equivalent experience directly related to fundraising. Understanding of marketing, sales, and customer service roles.
• Computer experience and competence with Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn), Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, or other similar programs.
• Experience with generational engagement.
• Ability to communicate and interact well on all levels. 
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational details.

• Read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. 
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, other employees, and the general public. 
• Communicate and work effectively with volunteers and others in the community representing a broad range of interests and backgrounds.
• Respond to common and complex inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills. 

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Compute rate, ratio and percent. 
• Analyze data and utilize computer reports using the above computer programs.

• Work in a complex environment using technical and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong analytical abilities, also demonstrating the ability to anticipate problems and identify and implement solutions when needed.
• Work independently, recognize tasks, implement and follow through to completion.  Problem solve and work with flexibility. 
• Prioritize and work on more than one project at a time.
• Excellent understanding of group dynamics and excellent group facilitation skills.