United Way of Central Iowa (UWCI) is seeking a Director of Women United to support and advance United Way’s mission of improving lives by identifying, developing and maintaining high quality relationships with individuals and organizations to attract and sustain resources to support United Way of Central Iowa’s Community Impact agenda. The Women United affinity group focuses on engaging philanthropists by aligning giving, advocacy and volunteerism to ensure children ages 0 to 8 succeed in life and school. This position integrates relationship building, fundraising and volunteer engagement strategies that create a consistent, positive experience for donors at every touch point. This position is also responsible for conducting annual campaigns in assigned corporate account(s). The Women United Director reports directly to the Chief Donor Engagement Officer. In addition to the qualifications provided in this posting, the successful candidate will have a passion for the organization’s mission, be a team player and value the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships.
United Way of Central Iowa is an established and highly respected nonprofit in the Central Iowa area and the United Way Worldwide network. Employees at UWCI have a passion for the organization’s mission and community impact work and strive to create a positive and welcoming work environment. Our Core Values of Compassion, Integrity, Community Engagement, Responsiveness and Striving for Excellence is the foundation for how we do our work and to reach our aspiration to “Engage Community to Empower All.” In addition to a competitive salary and robust benefits package including health insurance, a dental plan, 401(k) with match and paid life insurance, we offer the following:
- On-site cafeteria
- Free, newly remodeled on-site fitness center
- Commitment to employee professional development
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Fun monthly opportunities for employees to build camaraderie
- Wellness initiatives
- Convenient central Des Moines location with free parking
- Paid volunteer time off
- Participating in cross-functional teams and organization-wide initiatives and projects
- Tuition Assistance
- Generous paid vacation plan, holidays, a personal holiday and sick time