Director, Philanthropy

Mission: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Greater Kansas City

We’re more than fundraisers. We’re hand-raisers and game-changers. We go looking for the tough issues in our community, and with your help, we go solve them. United Way of Greater Kansas City unites donors, volunteers, businesses, nonprofits and community leaders to help change the lives of those in need. We are making Kansas City and the surrounding area better…100 years and counting.  

 We are a team of adaptive, driven, focused and flexible innovators working to solve and support some of the biggest challenges in our community. Our team culture is collaborative, and our office environment is flexible – with a hybrid virtual and in-office environment.  We believe that working hard and playing hard are essential to a job well-done. Come be a part of the pinnacle nonprofit in our community!

Job Title: Director, Philanthropy

Department or Location: Philanthropy

Reporting to VP Philanthropy, the successful candidate will be responsible for growing revenue by developing a pipeline for current and deferred gifts through outreach, solicitation and stewardship of individual donors.

Responsibilities

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Fundraising:

• Develop and cultivate mid-level and major donors through the strategy for UWGKC’s engagement portfolios.
• Working closely with volunteer leadership, execute on UWGKC Women United strategies and activities to grow giving and engagement of individuals.
• Identify, cultivate and solicit gifts for UWGKC.
• Provide exceptional donor stewardship.
• Conduct in-depth prospect research and data analyses of potential, new, and existing individual giving donors

Relationships:

• In consultation with the Chairs, lead the volunteer cabinet, subcommittees, programs and events of Women United.
• Develop and maintain regular contact with existing donors and how to leverage these relationships more broadly.
• Be knowledgeable about UWGKC’s work and be an effective and compelling communicator of the same to advance engagement and brand value.
• Build credibility and relationships with individuals throughout every level of the organization.

Operational Excellence:

• Contribute to building a positive, results-oriented, donor-centric culture that delivers upon UWGKC’s mission driven strategic, operational and financial objectives.
• Prepare reports of progress with a high-level of clear communication and accountability.
• Regularly assess progress to goals, identifying what drives and impedes progress, work to develop solutions to address gaps.
• Maintain meticulous records of donor solicitation, engagement and next steps through communication notes and other input areas in CRM; ensure timely processing and prompt acknowledgement of donations secured.
• Manage to project deadlines as outlined.

Annual Goals:

• Achieve established goals for fundraising, engagement, plus donor visits working with a portfolio of leadership and mid-level donors
• Work with other members of the UWGKC team to ensure goals reflect, align and contribute to the broader goals of the organization.
• Manage to project deadlines as outlined.

Metrics of Success:

• Develop and execute strategies to produce an increase in donors and donor retention in a portfolio of accounts.
• Individual donors express high level of satisfaction with level of service, engagement and programs/events with UWGKC.
• Women United membership sees an increase in donor retention while Women United Cabinet Members express satisfaction with their committee experience.
• Staff express a high level of satisfaction with engagement and collaboration.
• Represent the UWGKC brand and mission with professionalism and passion to advance giving, engagement and brand value.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in philanthropic studies, public administration, business, public relations, communications, marketing or other related field or equivalent development experience.
• Demonstrated history of soliciting and securing individual gifts ($5,000+) is preferred
• Excellent understanding of fundraising principles and proven experience in planning, organization, and execution of development goals.
• Demonstrated leadership in relationship building and committee management.
• Ability to prepare, explain, and monitor performance, manage a diverse group of donors and volunteers, manage projects and workload, and engage constructively with the other members of the UWGKC team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills operating with a high degree of emotional intelligence and influence; reputation for sustaining long term donor relationships.
• Ability to communicate knowledgeably and credibly.
• Proven experience and success in project management with a high degree of reliability, thoroughness, consistency, organization and accuracy is required.
• Proficient computer/CRM experience required.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive data.

Core Competencies:

• Catalyst: A change agent who actively convenes partnerships with others who offer diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive community transformation and foster mission goals.
• Achievement: Driven to make a difference – actively sets challenging stretch goals – passionately and purposely aims to achieve them; demonstrating adaptability and perseverance.
• Responsive: Can be counted on to do what he or she says will be done. Models a consultative engagement approach in all interactions developing relationships both internally and externally, brings the “right” stakeholders into decisions and actions; and resolves conflicts respectfully.
• Excellence: Invests in continuous learning, generously shares knowledge and strives to do the right thing in all endeavors to positively reflect the UWGKC brand and mission.
• Solutions: Exhibits fierce resolve to understand root issues that impact achievement of results. Collaborates to devise creative, innovative solutions to optimize outcomes for those we serve.

If you are interested, please apply by: January 7th, 2025.

We plan to begin interviewing candidates by: January 7th, 2025.

Work Environment: Hybrid (combined virtual and in-person office)

Benefits: Full health and dental coverage; Flexible Paid Time Off; HSA, 403B with company match; paid parental leave and paid extended medical leave, flexible office culture; employee development opportunities.

Position Leader: Vice President, Philanthropy

Position Leads: volunteer cabinet, subcommittees, programs and events of Women United.

FLSA Status: Exempt

United Way of Greater Kansas City - Equal Opportunity Employer

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About United Way of Greater Kansas City

United Way of Greater Kansas City serves the six-county metropolitan area of Kansas City, partners with 145 agencies and serves more than 25,000 donors. The organization’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Greater Kansas City.  Its focus is to improve the health, education and financial stability of every person in the community. United Way of Greater Kansas City’s partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, labor leaders, health providers, senior citizens, students and more. For more information, please visit www.UnitedWayGKC.org.

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