The Director for Workforce Engagement’s (Director) role is to be the liaison to United Way’s corporate partners; strengthening relationships, organizing volunteer and educational opportunities and maximizing resources for United Way. As a part of the United Way team., the Director be an essential part of the overall development and implementation of United Way’s strategies to engage donors and improve its revenue position.
This outward facing role will require the candidate to be a leader who has the demonstrated ability to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships. In conjunction with the President and other staff, the Director will help develop and execute overall strategies to engage donors. The Director is responsible for creating and executing the short and long-term account plans for each organization to realize substantial revenue growth.
- Use a consultative approach to create and execute comprehensive, year-round engagement strategies with key leaders and personnel in lead accounts.
- Plan, organize and manage annual campaigns within lead accounts.
- Deliver compelling ask to both large and small audiences.
- Analyze and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of engagement and campaigns strategies. Suggest improvements. Assist in developing new resource development methods and tools. Set goals and develop timetables and work plans for lead groups.
- Cultivate new revenue sources, including corporate, foundation and professional support.
- Maintain awareness of political, social and economic factors in the community that may affect partner relationships. Apprise team of relevant information.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and materials, including database information.
- Assist with development of training programs and resource materials, as needed.
- Track revenue generation, retention, visits and business activities via regular progress reports
- Represent United Way with professionalism, courtesy and discretion
- Safeguard confidential information used in the performance of duties
- A self-starter who is motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Quality relationship-building skills with the ability to listen well and relate to others
- Ability to think strategically
- Possess a pleasant attitude with the ability to be confidential when needed
- Ability to develop, implement and manage work and project plans and meet deadlines/goals
- Flexibility, adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning
- Ability to effectively manage volunteers
- Strong computer skills, particularly spreadsheets, databases and word processing; Social media/internet savvy
- Valid driver’s license and use of own vehicle (with valid insurance coverage) for UW business
Salary: $41,000 to $50,000 per year