The Development Executive position is responsible for building and growing relationships with corporate and community partners, coordinating fundraising campaigns, serving as a spokesperson for the organization and assisting with other fundraising activities and events throughout the year, including but not limited to grant research and writing, administrative support, coordinating and implementing special events and workplace campaigns. This part-time, non-exempt position for fewer than 30 hours per week reports to the Development Manager.
Areas of Responsibility:
Essential Functions 70%
- Assist with accomplishment of goals and objectives for annual fundraising campaigns that support the overall mission of Inland Empire United Way
- Annually prepare and review comprehensive analysis for each assigned account
- Plan, coordinate and conduct annual employee, individual and management campaigns, serving as a key spokesperson and ambassador for IEUW and ensuring best practices are consistently utilized and coordinating with other local United Way organizations with customers held in common
- Develop and maintain strong effective relationships with the CEO, campaign coordinators and other key employees within the company to provide quality customer service
- Conduct a significant number of one-on-one contact calls/visits per week with new and existing accounts to build/maintain year-round relationships
- Support activities that connect accounts to the mission, goals and initiatives of IEUW
- Provide training, direction and support to campaign coordinators, including goal setting, task identification, establishing leadership support, motivating, scheduling and recognition
- Review and monitor campaigns during and upon completion to identify problem areas and determine solutions
- Participate in the recruitment, orientation and training of campaign volunteers, interns, account executives and loaned executives
- Research, develop and implement strategies to improve campaign impact, efficiency and cost effectiveness to ensure the goals of the annual campaign are met
- Identify, cultivate and secure new individual and business supporters/campaign accounts
- Assist with tracking, follow-up and collection of pledged funds
- Help in the development of marketing messages, campaigns and materials for effectively communicating IEUW’s impact and call-to-action through printed material, website content, media relations, social networking and other emerging technologies
- Assist with the organization, planning and carrying-out of IEUW special events
- Create, implement and manage plans to achieve goals and objectives in foundation, government and categorical corporate gifts which are in alignment with the IEUW program mission
- Advise United Way program and development staff of corporate and foundation areas of interest and special requirements
- Successfully maintain performance parameters and improve skills through various means
Secondary Functions 30%
- Maintain accurate and complete records on assigned accounts, reflecting changes in key personnel, number of employees, campaign history and frequency of contacts
- Update and organize files, contacts and paperwork
- Set up appointments and prepare material for scheduled presentations, meetings or special functions
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporations, corporate foundations, private foundations and government grantors
- Other duties as assigned
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field or 2 years experience and/or equivalent of education and experience
Skills/Experience:
- Skill in building, renewing and maintaining relationships with individuals, community groups, agencies, organizations, businesses and institutions
- Enthusiastic and outgoing a must
- Experience and skill in sales/marketing, fundraising, creating special events and project management
- Strong computer skills; proficiency in a Windows operating system
- Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of grant writing, InDesign and other graphic design programs a plus
- Capable of working independently, managing time effectively, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking and paying attention to detail
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid California driver’s license, proof of minimum required California vehicle liability insurance and a good driving record
- Must be available and able to work outside traditional office hours, including some evenings and weekends
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: Less than $20,000 per year
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 17 2018
Active Until:
Nov 17 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit