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Resource Development Manager

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Shelton, CT, United States
Full-time

Plans, organizes and manages multiple resource development activities including, but not limited to, special events, workplace giving and in-kind support.  Also works as a team member implementing marketing strategies of Valley United Way.

Reports to: VP of Community Engagement/President

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Staffs the Resource Development Committee and assures the recruitment, training, evaluation, retention and motivation of volunteers.
  • Provides overall leadership to the annual fundraising activities by managing the work performed by all resource development participants.
  • Develops and implements RD strategies and tactics designed to expand the number of donors and increase giving at all levels.
  • Manages the fundraising activities, including preparation and execution of the annual workplace campaign
  • Oversees the preparation, packaging and delivery of RD supplies.
  • Creates and supervises campaign records, reports and materials and assures that progress reports are distributed to volunteers.
  • Evaluates strengths and weaknesses of the RD activities and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Assists the VP of Community Engagement and President in the development and management of the Commodore Hull Society (leadership giving) and the Heritage Fund (endowment fund).
  • Creates and interprets reports on resource development progress.
  • Develops and implements recognition for accounts and volunteers, in line with budget guidelines.
  • Staffs and works in cooperation with the Marketing Committee to design a comprehensive marketing plan.
  • Monitors and executes the marketing plan on the established timetable.
  • Works in partnership with local media to promote and execute year-round communication techniques.
  • Represents United Way at public functions.
  • Seeks and actively participates in training opportunities that enhance career development and are in line with budget guidelines.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the President that are in line with the Valley United Way mission.
Educational Background: 
Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field or a combination of experience and education
Skills/Experience: 

Experience Required:

  • Two to three years of successful RD experience in a non-profit organization. United Way fundraising experience is a plus.

Knowledge of:

  • Best practices in United Way and other fund raising techniques.
  • Economic, demographic and other critical trends that impact both for profit and not for profit organizations
  • Nonprofit health and human service sector. Community relations, public relations and program management.
  • Financial and statistical data.
  • Volunteer management and training.
  • MIS functions and report development, in a variety of software programs including Excel, Access and Word.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Relocation expenses: Not paid

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 23 2017
Active Until: 
Sep 23 2017
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit