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Manager, Donor Relations

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Allentown, PA, USA
Full-time

The Manager, Donor Relations manages Tocqueville and Leadership Giving donor communications and stewardship.  This position requires a high caliber WRITER, who must demonstrate ability in the composition of compelling written communication and ability to “ghost write” in the voice of others, all with impeccable grammar and attention to detail. The administrative components of the position make up about half the work. This position provides the opportunity to work directly with individual donors in a support role without soliciting donations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Composing, managing the creation and signing of, and sending acknowledgement letters,
  • Composing content for newsletters, website and other correspondence,
  • Managing donor recognition such as rosters, gifts, award nominations,
  • Administrative support tasks: reporting designation payouts to agencies, supporting the cabinet and committees of Women United and Emerging Leaders, assisting relationship managers and workplace campaign, and general department administrative tasks.
Educational Background: 
Associate
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5-plus years of professional experience in a range of the following: fund raising, donor stewardship, sales, marketing, administrative support and/or public relations/customer services. Relevant education considered in lieu of experience.
  • Demonstrated ability in the composition of compelling written communication.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems used for fundraising
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills that include sensitivity to donor information
  • Fluent in the English language, both oral and written, including correct punctuation, spelling and grammatical usage.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way.
  • Staff members who drive a vehicle on UWGLV business must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 19 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 19 2019
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit