With a focus on Special Events, 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 fundraising activities and events throughout the year, including but not limited to, administrative support, coordinating and implementing special events and workplace campaigns. This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Director of Development.
Areas of Responsibility:
Primary Functions 80%
- Plan, coordinate and conduct annual employee, individual and management campaigns, serving as a key spokesperson and ambassador for IEUW; achieve goals and objectives for annual fundraising campaigns that support the overall mission of IEUW
- Organize, plan and carry out IEUW special events, including Challenge for Children Gala, United for Kids Fall Golf Classic, IEUW Open House, annual awards/campaign kick-off, and other special events
- Assist with the planning and coordination of networking events related to Women United & Emerging Leaders affinity groups
- Conduct a significant number of one-on-one contact calls/visits per week with new and existing accounts to build/maintain year-round relationships
- Review and monitor campaigns during and upon completion to identify problem areas and determine solutions
- Research, develop and implement strategies to improve campaign impact, efficiency and cost effectiveness to ensure the goals of the annual campaign are met
- Participate in the recruitment, orientation and training of campaign volunteers, interns, account executives and loaned executives
- Ensure best practices are consistently utilized and coordinate 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
- Provide training, direction and support to campaign coordinators, including goal setting, task identification, establishing leadership support, motivating, scheduling and recognition
- Assist with tracking, follow-up and collection of pledged funds
- Annually prepare and review comprehensive analysis for each assigned account
- Prepare and maintain in-kind donor solicitation lists
- Coordinate in-kind donation solicitations with other departments
- Manage donor stewardship including weekly processing of thank you letters and gift acknowledgements
Secondary Functions 20%
- Maintain accurate and complete records on assigned accounts, reflecting changes in key personnel, number of employees, campaign history and frequency of contacts
- Set up appointments and prepare material for scheduled presentations, meetings or special functions
- Work closely with ieVolunteers management staff to recruit and schedule volunteers for events
- Successfully maintain performance parameters and improve skills through various means
- Other duties as assigned
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field or 2 years’ experience and/or equivalent in education and experience
Skills/Experience:
- Skilled 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 desirable
- 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
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 5 2018
Active Until:
Jul 5 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit