Individual Giving Officer

United Way of Central Alabama is seeking a passionate and driven Individual Giving Officer to help grow our leadership giving program and deepen donor engagement through affinity groups. In this relationship-focused role, you’ll manage volunteer-led societies, plan impactful events, and cultivate meaningful connections with donors who care about making a difference. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love building community, and have a background in fundraising, sales, or nonprofit work—this is your chance to turn purpose into action.

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.

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 motivate self and others.
• • Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• • Ability to organize and supervise fundraising efforts involving multiple volunteers, companies, and donors.
• • Must be able to demonstrate competency in word processing, excel and database management.
•  Education: Experience: Required: Working Conditions:
• Normal office environment involves some travel and occasional overtime.
• Reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.
• Two to five years of experience with United Way or other fundraising organization, social service agency, or a background in sales or marketing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.