United Way of Henderson County advances the common good by mobilizing partners and resources to improve the lives of residents in Henderson County, NC.
Areas of Responsibility:
CAMPAIGN COORDINATION
Manage $1.8 to $2.0 million annual campaign and generate revenue from workplace accounts,
residential donors, and special events by:
- Developing general campaign plan and timetable, setting campaign goals and projections, and developing strategies for campaign divisions
- Securing sponsorships and assisting Executive Director with applications for grant support
- Managing assigned accounts and providing excellent customer service to industry contacts
- Researching and contacting prospects for new account development
- Recruiting, training, and managing Loaned Executives and Employee Campaign Coordinators
- Identifying and setting up CEO cultivation calls and coordinating outreach with Executive Director
- Providing staff support for Resource Development Committee
- Managing donor database and ensuring account and donor data is accurate and that information is collected, recorded and analyzed in a timely way
- Working with Marketing and Communications Director to develop, order and distribute campaign materials
- Coordinating with Executive and Marketing Directors to plan and implement annual residential campaign with individual donors, including plan for direct mail solicitations
- Working with Marketing and Communications Director to plan and implement campaign events including annual Campaign Kick-Off and Wrap Up Celebrations
- Spearheading the work of the Small Business League Advisory Council in recruiting SBL prospects and planning SBL events
- Speaking at campaign rallies and United Way events
- Working with Executive Director on leadership donor touchpoints and events, as needed
COLLABORATION
- Cultivate community support for United Way by maintaining contacts with local organizations, businesses and individuals
- Attend key community events and activities to promote United Way and develop and deepen relationships
- Participate in interdisciplinary work assignments with other staff as appropriate
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field
Skills/Experience:
- Proven record of fund-raising success
- Professional experience working with senior corporate executives preferred
- Ability to comfortably relate to major donors and prospects
- Knowledge of Henderson County preferred
- A drive to learn about new fundraising strategies and best practices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage large projects with multiple priorities
- Must be comfortable taking lead roles and accepting leadership
- Must be comfortable speaking one-on-one and before large groups
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems and skills as needed
- Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
- Proficiency in database management. Andar experience preferred, but will train
- Available for some weekend and evening events
- Possess a valid Driver’s License.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $51,000 to $60,000 per year
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 14 2019
Active Until:
Jul 14 2019
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit