The Corporate Relations Associate (CRA) will build and strengthen relationships in a small number of our strongest (and highest potential) companies through direct support of the Corporate Relations Managers. In addition, the Corporate Relations Associate will manage a small portfolio of companies responsible for fundraising and engagement including building and growing relationships with decision-makers and C-suite leaders, demonstrating initiative and development expertise as part of the UWGA team. The CRA will also manage either the Campaign Associate program (temporary fundraising workforce) or Employee Engagement Champion training and communication.
Areas of Responsibility:
Fundraising Management:
- Provide direct fundraising and engagement support to key accounts managed by Corporate Relations Managers. Including: planning and execution of events, CRM database management, volunteerism execution, material preparation, and other duties as needed
- Manage account portfolio focused on raising resources and exceeding goals including: planning and implementation of workplace campaigns and year-round engagement strategies in portfolio.
- Assist with internal CSR value stream team and discussion for their accounts
- Prepare clear and concise objectives and materials for each donor visit
- Strategic engagement of companies year-round through creation and implementation of specific donor/corporate engagement strategies in partnership with CE and/or Volunteerism.
- Solicit and secure corporate gifts in support of UWGA’s Child Well-Being Agenda
Data and Reporting:
- Strong attention to detail and focus on updating campaign and individual donor information in CRM including, but not limited to, corporate contact(s), employee count, UWGA involvement, company processing information, engagement practices, campaign start/end dates, etc.
- Work closely with Development Operations team and Pledge Processing as necessary to ensure processed accounts reflect audit paper work and envelopes are audited completely and correctly and project accurately.
Program Support
- The CRA will be responsible for either the Campaign Associate Program or Employee Engagement Champion program. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Development and management of training programs
- Communications plan for EEC’s
- Development and management of alumni engagement groups
- Budget oversight for CA program
Educational Background:
Undergraduate degree required
Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrated experience cultivating, soliciting and securing gifts
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team
- Ability to manage ambiguity and change
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Superb written, presentation, persuasion and listening skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and effective follow-through to meet deadlines
- Sound judgment, discretion and commitment to maintaining donor confidentiality
- Commitment to excellence, accountability, transparency, and UWGA’s mission
- Relationship oriented and results driven
- PC proficiency; knowledge in Microsoft CRM database a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to create meaningful relationships (inside and outside of UWGA)
- Use of personal vehicle required
Experience
- 2+ years fundraising or sales experience with excellent communication skills
- Volunteer management experience a plus
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 10 2018
Active Until:
Sep 10 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit