Imagine your work could positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of people. What if you were able to use your passion for building relationships to generate financial resources that allowed for the achievement of bold and ambitious community goals? Goals such as moving 10,000 people out of poverty, eliminating deaths from substance use disorder and improving third grade reading scores by 10% by the year 2028. Our community has asked us to lead a tall charge and we need the right person to join our team to help raise the resources necessary to make the vision a reality. If you are someone that is fulfilled by building something new through achieving ambitious goals, then this position will be right in your wheelhouse.
United Way of Eastern Maine is hiring for the newly created position of Business Development Manager to oversee business development efforts that will advance the workplace giving program throughout UWEM’s five-county service area. The candidate will seek out opportunities to cultivate new employer relationships and strengthen existing relationships with employers in the region.
This outward facing, results-oriented role requires a high-energy and inspiring leader who is genuinely comfortable and effective in soliciting new campaigns and gifts. They must have the demonstrated ability to do so by building strong and sustainable relationships.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a focus on creativity, team work and problem-solving to support the creation and implementation of plans to successfully achieve UWEM’s mission. They will place a high value on professionalism and accountability.
Our Business Development Manager will have the ability to motivate and mobilize volunteers and donors to support the United Way of Eastern Maine’s mission and increase our investment in activities that support the three Opportunity 2028 Bold Goals, a ten-year community change initiative set by the community and led by United Way of Eastern Maine:
- Meet basic needs and promote self-sufficiency for all
- Prevent, treat, and support recovery from Substance Use Disorder
- Ensure all children have quality early learning experiences
The position will be structured as full time or part time to meet the needs of the right candidate.
This position offers a competitive salary, a robust benefits package and incentives for meeting key metrics.