
Website United Way of Central Alabama
Position Summary:
Responsible for supporting the Director of Individual Giving with leadership fund-raising and
stewardship through affinity groups. Primarily responsible for assigned affinity groups and prospects.
Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned UWCA Affinity Groups (including record keeping, volunteer management, event planning)
- Responsible for the continued growth of assigned groups and engagement of members.
- Identify, recruit, train, and manage volunteer leadership for each assigned society.
- Work with society volunteer leadership to plan and host events for members.
- Create intentional meetings with qualified society members to build and maintain a portfolio of donors.
- Prospect for both new and existing donors who can increase their current level of giving.
- Regularly collaborate with other departments to achieve coordination of activities.
- Prepare required fundraising reports and share strategies with other United Ways.
- Supervise the stewardship plan process for assigned UWCA Affinity Groups and review all applicable donor communications.
- Organize and maintain current leadership donor files in partnership with the Director of Individual Giving.
- Acts as United Way representative at various community functions, donor engagement events, and divisional committees maintaining high visibility and continual relationship building.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge & Skills:
- Experience in sales, community relationship development, and general knowledge of fundraising best practices.
- Working knowledge of community, nonprofit organizations, and the social and economic structure of the community.
- Willingness to continually grow and develop knowledge of local industries and corporate environments.
- Eagerness to learn about and grow community knowledge of United Way and partner agencies.
- Ability to grasp ideas and translate them into positive actions and results through problem solving skills.
- Ability to organize and supervise fundraising efforts involving multiple volunteers, companies, and donors.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in word processing, excel and database management.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience:
Two to five years of experience with United Way or other fundraising organization, social service agency, or a background in sales or marketing.
Required:
Reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment involves some travel and occasional overtime.
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