The VP of Donor Strategy forwards United Way’s work with local and regional investors and donors. Specific focus is in the areas of workplace and community campaigns, corporate giving, major gifts, new business development, special markets and planned giving. All work must align with United Way’s mission, vision, and Board-approved goals.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Envision, plan, create, and execute key resource development and donor strategies.
- Build relationships with key corporations, donors and prospects to understand their needs, leverage their gifts and communicate appreciation.
- Oversee the development and implementation of a strategic annual and community campaign fundraising plan that draws resources from multiple sources (current and new) in public and private sectors – corporations, individuals, foundations, government, and nonprofits. Assist and build the organization’s capacity to diversify and expand its funding sources.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of fundraising best practices and strategies including research of peer and comparable local United Ways and utilize these best practices to attract/retain donors and new businesses.
- Provide budget projection and oversight on all department activities to include deploying resources within budget restrictions.
- Lead change management strategies and practices, as necessary, to meet department’s goals and objectives.
- Communicate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups - both internal and external.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to staff.
- Institute an encouraging and innovative culture that enables staff to support United Way’s long-term vision.
- Hire, develop, and retain talent at all levels within the department to ensure quality and consistency.
- Oversee CRM Donor Services to elevate the use of CRM among the development team.
- Provide oversight to ensure all data privacy and security policies are current and enforced.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required. MPA or MBA preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- At least ten years in a leadership/management role preferably within a United Way fund development field, non-profit sector, or a high-level sales/sales management position.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of analytical skills.
- High degree of authority and responsibility.
- Requires vision and the ability to see the interconnectivity of opportunities and responsibilities.
- Ability to successfully navigate community leadership and high-profile community members’ interests within United Way while keeping United Way focused on mission.
- Fosters an inclusive and racism free environment.
- Proven team leadership and development.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Work outside of normal business hours is required.
- Required to attend community events and activities related to United Way’s goals.
- Frequent travel is required.
- Moderate office noise level.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 3 2019
Active Until:
Jun 3 2019
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit