Director of Resource Development
3517 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615 USA + 1 (574) 232-8201 uwsjc.org
United Way of St. Joseph County
Director of Resource Development
Reports To: President & CEO
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Summary & Scope:
The Director of Resource Development is an outward facing role with the objective to maximize
giving and meeting donor fundraising goals through a concerted effort to establish and grow
meaningful relationships with company leadership, key influencers, stakeholders and priority donors
to retain the current donor base and develop new business and donor relationships.
This position is responsible for leading all aspects of workplace campaigns to establish, grow and
strengthen relationships with employers, donors and internal leadership to maximize engagement
including collaboration with and coordination of Employee Campaign Managers (ECM’s) to create an
effective team in meeting and growing fundraising goals. This position will also be responsible for
raising funds through certain grant applications and processing.
Essential Duties and Ressponsibiliites:
70% - Fundraising, Donor Development and Mission Advancement
20% - Grant Writing, Processing and Tracking
10% - Volunteer Coordination and Community Engagement
• Responsible for building and managing corporate fundraising initiatives including workplace
campaigns, corporate gifts, special events and sponsorships.
• Develop and implement annual and long-range strategies and goals for fundraising to include
increased giving, participation and engagement.
• Cultivate new business, new donor relationships and manage the strategies for these
prospects.
• Utilize CRM system for relationship management and data accuracy.
• Present to groups about the UWSJC’s mission, cause and impact in a variety of business and
interest groups.
• Collaborate with other fundraising team members to ensure all workplace campaigns are
successful.
• Collaborate with finance team in updating, tracking and processing campaign results.
3517 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615 USA + 1 (574) 232-8201 uwsjc.org
• Manages, tracks and completes responsibilities as necessary within the application process of
assigned grants which support the organization’s programs and missions.
• Supports and, at times creates and leads, volunteer engagement initiatives.
Additional Requirements & Competencies:
• Develops and communicates a thorough understanding and support for the mission of
UWSJC.
• Supports and attends UWSJC events, including occasional outside business hours and
weekends.
• Actively engages in business networking opportunities.
• Understanding of and ability to regularly access reporting and synthesize research to
understand and communicate impact.
• Strong team player including assisting with event planning and occasionally leading events.
• Collaborate with across all UWSJC professionals to ensure maximum impact and customer
service both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with other fundraising and marketing staff to develop content for fundraising
needs including engagement material, presentations and collateral.
• Represent United Way with professionalism, courtesy and discretion maintaining confidential
information used in the performance of duties.
• Perform other duties as opportunities are presented and/or assigned.
Minimum Knowledge and Skills
• Preferred Bachelors’ degree in a related field or 5+ years equivalent experience preferred
(preference given to United Way experience and/or business development and marketing).
• Committed to excellence and to the mission of United Way.
• A self-starter who is motivated and confident to perform with minimal supervision.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and excel in community networking environments.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Quality relationship building skills with strong emotional intelligence.
• Client-focused approach with high adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to develop and implement work and project plans to meet/exceed deadlines and goals.
• Technologically savvy in spreadsheets, databases and CRM platforms.
• History of volunteerism/involvement in non-profit organizations, preferred.
Send Resumes to: resume@uwsjc.org
EOE M/F/D/V – We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
mailto:resume@uwsjc.org3517 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615 USA + 1 (574) 232-8201 uwsjc.org
United Way of St. Joseph County
Director of Resource Development
Reports To: President & CEO
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Summary & Scope:
The Director of Resource Development is an outward facing role with the objective to maximize
giving and meeting donor fundraising goals through a concerted effort to establish and grow
meaningful relationships with company leadership, key influencers, stakeholders and priority donors
to retain the current donor base and develop new business and donor relationships.
This position is responsible for leading all aspects of workplace campaigns to establish, grow and
strengthen relationships with employers, donors and internal leadership to maximize engagement
including collaboration with and coordination of Employee Campaign Managers (ECM’s) to create an
effective team in meeting and growing fundraising goals. This position will also be responsible for
raising funds through certain grant applications and processing.
Essential Duties and Ressponsibiliites:
70% - Fundraising, Donor Development and Mission Advancement
20% - Grant Writing, Processing and Tracking
10% - Volunteer Coordination and Community Engagement
• Responsible for building and managing corporate fundraising initiatives including workplace
campaigns, corporate gifts, special events and sponsorships.
• Develop and implement annual and long-range strategies and goals for fundraising to include
increased giving, participation and engagement.
• Cultivate new business, new donor relationships and manage the strategies for these
prospects.
• Utilize CRM system for relationship management and data accuracy.
• Present to groups about the UWSJC’s mission, cause and impact in a variety of business and
interest groups.
• Collaborate with other fundraising team members to ensure all workplace campaigns are
successful.
• Collaborate with finance team in updating, tracking and processing campaign results.
3517 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615 USA + 1 (574) 232-8201 uwsjc.org
• Manages, tracks and completes responsibilities as necessary within the application process of
assigned grants which support the organization’s programs and missions.
• Supports and, at times creates and leads, volunteer engagement initiatives.
Additional Requirements & Competencies:
• Develops and communicates a thorough understanding and support for the mission of
UWSJC.
• Supports and attends UWSJC events, including occasional outside business hours and
weekends.
• Actively engages in business networking opportunities.
• Understanding of and ability to regularly access reporting and synthesize research to
understand and communicate impact.
• Strong team player including assisting with event planning and occasionally leading events.
• Collaborate with across all UWSJC professionals to ensure maximum impact and customer
service both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with other fundraising and marketing staff to develop content for fundraising
needs including engagement material, presentations and collateral.
• Represent United Way with professionalism, courtesy and discretion maintaining confidential
information used in the performance of duties.
• Perform other duties as opportunities are presented and/or assigned.
Minimum Knowledge and Skills
• Preferred Bachelors’ degree in a related field or 5+ years equivalent experience preferred
(preference given to United Way experience and/or business development and marketing).
• Committed to excellence and to the mission of United Way.
• A self-starter who is motivated and confident to perform with minimal supervision.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and excel in community networking environments.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Quality relationship building skills with strong emotional intelligence.
• Client-focused approach with high adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to develop and implement work and project plans to meet/exceed deadlines and goals.
• Technologically savvy in spreadsheets, databases and CRM platforms.
• History of volunteerism/involvement in non-profit organizations, preferred.
Send Resumes to: resume@uwsjc.org
EOE M/F/D/V – We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
mailto:resume@uwsjc.org