Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator Reports To: Director Of Development

Classification: Non-exempt

Compensation: $43,000-$48,000 plus benefits, holidays and PTO

Hours: 40 per week

Position Description

United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is seeking a full-time Development Assistant to support our Director of Development in various fundraising and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a passion for our mission of Improving Lives By Connecting and Mobilizing Community Resources and a desire to contribute to our growth. This role will primarily focus on workplace campaigns, marketing efforts, and event planning. Responsibilities:

● Workplace Campaign Management ○ Collaborate with the Director of Development to develop strategies to manage

workplace campaign participation and donations. ○ Identify and cultivate relationships with potential corporate partners and donors. ○ Assist in creating materials and presentations to promote workplace campaigns

to potential donors.

● Event Planning ○ Assist in planning and organizing fundraising events, including logistics,

promotion, and attendee management. ○ Coordinate with vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to ensure smooth execution

of events. ○ Provide on-site support during events as needed.

● Marketing

○ Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns to raise awareness of our organization and its mission.

○ Manage social media accounts and create engaging content to increase our online presence.

○ Assist in creating marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and newsletters.

● Donor Relations ○ Assist in maintaining donor database and ensuring accurate and up-to-date

records. ○ Respond to donor inquiries and provide excellent customer service.

● Administrative Support

○ Provide general administrative support to the Director of Development, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars and preparing materials for presentations.

Characteristics & Abilities

● Detail-oriented. ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ● Good organization and time management skills. ● Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, over the phone and in person. ● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a small team. ● Ability to work under pressure and in potentially stressful situations. ● Awareness of the work of United Way and local community service organizations. ● Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends with advance notice for scheduled

events. ● A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for regional travel is required. (Mileage

reimbursed at Virginia state rate.) ● This position’s physical office will be located in Staunton.

Qualifications ● Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related

field preferred. ● Previous experience in fundraising, marketing, or event planning is a plus. ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms. ● Passion for the mission and values of United Way.

About United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County’s mission is “Improving lives by connecting and mobilizing community resources.” We envision a strong, equitable, and accessible network of support for working households in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. For more info and to see a copy of our strategic plan, go to https://uwhr.org/about-us.

Application Instructions Interested applicants should submit a brief introductory email with an attached resume to jim@uwhr.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers are the most valuable assets we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our staff invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and organization’s achievement as well. United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to pursuing equity in all aspects of our work. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

https://uwhr.org/about-us

• Development Coordinator
• Position Description
• Characteristics & Abilities
• Qualifications
• About United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
• Application Instructions