Campaign Associate

If you love working in a strong team environment, are an effective and organized communicator, enjoy building relationships with others with a passion for equity-centered philanthropy, then United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is where you want to be. The Campaign Associate is part of the Resource Development team and works closely with the Associate Director of Resource Development, businesses, donors, and volunteers while holding true to UWABC’s long-term strategic vision.

Position is responsible for supporting fundraising strategies and goals of UWABC’s Resource Development Department related to Workplace Campaigns and donor cultivation in the workplace. In partnership with staff, you will be responsible for an account portfolio of businesses who have a commitment to investing and engaging employees in the community through UWABC initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a Portfolio of Workplace Accounts

• Implement workplace fundraising campaign strategies
• Ask for employee and corporate contributions through in person presentations for different sized audiences
• Serve as a project manager on tasks and assignments in portfolios assigned to you
• Represent UWABC at campaign events
• Educate employees on the value of investing in UWABC to address Youth Opportunity and Community Resiliency
• Build and deepen relationships between business partners, workplace donors and UWABC
• Maintain accurate workplace and donor profiles in the CRM and conduct research on assigned accounts

Support for Resource Development Staff

• Assist with events and experiences to engage business and individual donors
• Work with the Associate Director to keep the campaign storage organized and accessible
• Assist with other duties as assigned as it relates to Resource Development strategies and goals
• Work cross-departmentally to address time-sensitive priorities effectively

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in business administration, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field, with experience in public speaking OR 2 or more years experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, or volunteer management—especially in roles focused on relationship-building, public speaking, solicitation, account management, or event coordination.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
• Commitment to UWABC's guiding principles and ability to model those principles

Technical Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel throughout Buncombe County. Mileage reimbursement is provided for use of personal vehicle.
• Proficient with computers and software, including Google Suite and MS Office
• Ability and willingness to learn & work within specified software platforms - Asana (project management), Airtable (tracking), and CRM
• Ability to manage time, multiple priorities, maneuver complex work environments, engage in planning and problem-solving, and execute details
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion and independent judgment and/or action in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Ability to communicate (oral and written) with coworkers, donors, vendors, service providers, and the community in a clear, service-oriented, and professional manner
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Holds self and other team members accountable for achieving results
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy

Nice to Have

• Bilingual, English/Spanish
• Experience with any of the following (or similar): Salesforce, Airtable, Asana
• Experience in health and human services development

Work Environment

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals who are differently abled to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Use finger and hand motion, including keyboarding
• Use close and distance vision, depth perception, and adjust focus
• Moderate stress level caused by tight deadlines
• Use a computer for extended periods
• Interact in an office environment that contains a moderate amount of noise
• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Drive a vehicle within the region

This position is non- exempt from overtime regulations. This position is based in our office or in-person at other organizations for rallies in Asheville, NC for at least 85% of the schedule. After an orientation period and if the work allows, this position may allow for 15% remote work.

Reports To: Associate Director of Resource Development

Supervises: 0

Hours: 20/week - standard hours Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with some weekend or before/after hour needs.

Position Type: 10 Week Position - September 15th - November 21st

Hiring Range and Benefits: $23-$27 per hour, depending on experience.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.