The United Way Bay Area (UWBA) is leading a network of corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and individuals to create lasting change for Bay Area residents and families. With a history that spans over 90 years and programs that tackle the issue of local poverty from every angle, UWBA is uniquely positioned to mobilize and motivate all sectors of the community toward the vision of ending the cycle of poverty.
As UWBA responds to cultural shifts in the workplace, fundraising, and digital communications, it is guided by core values of innovation and results-driven creativity. Through a variety of existing and emerging initiatives, UWBA seeks to both strengthen and reimagine its work at all levels in order provide more and better opportunities for struggling Bay Area residents.
- Direct major giving strategies in tandem with the Board, CDO, CEO and COO
- Manage a team of individual giving and stewardship staff
- Develop cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies to support gift club activities including, but not limited to, Tocqueville Society, Emerging Leaders, Women United and Legacy Circle throughout the year
- Create new strategies for stewarding donor constituencies such as retirees, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and others
- Partner with Marketing department on development of collateral materials
Direct and create major giving events plan, inclusive of stewardship and cultivation events - Participate on cross functional teams and be a member of the Development management team.
Invest time and focus in developing, designing and implementing strategies for utilizing our CRM, Salesforce, for managing donor research, event attendance, communications, etc. - Act as a department Salesforce champion, driving adoption and accountability across the Development department
- Consult with other United Way major markets on best practices in individual giving
Manage volunteer committees (board and non-board) as assigned by CDO
- 5-7 years of philanthropic experience within a non-profit organization or relationship management experience within the corporate sector including a demonstrated track record of success in the
areas of staff management, project management, budget analysis and goal setting, and revenue generation. - Experience working with a portfolio of high capacity individuals and developing strategic solicitation strategies for donors of $10,000 or more annually.
- Experience in producing large and small events.
- Experience with design and execution of marketing materials.
- Experience managing, recruiting and training professional development staff.
- Advanced knowledge of fundraising strategies.
- Demonstrated success in collaborating both across organizations and within a department.
- Computer skills commensurate with responsibilities (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems).
Previous Salesforce experience in a non-profit environment is a plus.
Salary: $110,000.00 - 130,000.00 Salary Exempt