Fundraising & Events Coordinator

We Love What Makes You Unique

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As a team, we are also committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices. 

Who Are We Looking For?

Do you have a knack for relationship-building and a talent for executing memorable fundraising and donor events?  We are looking for a proactive Fundraising and Events Coordinator to work independently and as a member of the Resource Development team to implement and support the fundraising initiatives at UWGNH that raise $3.5 million annually.

What You'll Do

Workplace Fundraising: 

• Execute best practices for successful United Way workplace fundraising campaigns with local businesses to achieve revenue goals. 
• Provide outstanding customer service with a focus on growing meaningful relationships.  
• Support the Sr. Director of Development in managing priority workplace campaigns and partnerships. 

Special Events: 

• Plan and manage logistics for creative and engaging in-person and online community fundraising events including the annual Trike Race and our new Martini Competition and donor stewardship events. 
• Provide support and service to company-sponsored employee engagement events including peer-to-peer fundraisers. 

Department Coordination: 

• Coordinate departmental and inter-departmental projects including mailings, donor touchpoints, recognition programs and promotional materials. 

Corporate Engagement 

• Identify new business prospects and participate in strategy development and solicitation.  
• Represent United Way at networking and community events to increase visibility of United Way and build new relationships. 

What You Need:

• Related Experience: One to two years of work experience, preferably at a non-profit.  Bachelor’s degree a plus. 
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication and writing skills to effectively present United Way’s message to businesses, employees and the community. Comfort and ability to represent and speak about United Way in a variety of settings and with diverse audiences.
• Project Management Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritizing and planning for highest productivity. 
• Relationship Building: Skills to establish and maintain high quality relationships with a variety of stakeholders and create a consistent, positive experience for donors and organizations at every touch point. Collaborate and build relationships across the organization. Ability to work with diverse staff, partners, and volunteers.
• Technology Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams. Experience with personalized large scale and small mailings required. Demonstrated comfort in learning new software/online tools as needed. 
• Database/CRM: Experience with Salesforce or other CRM products preferred.  Knowledge of online giving platforms a plus. 
• Flexibility: Occasional evening or weekend hours are required.  Reliable transportation with the ability to travel to and from meetings in greater New Haven is necessary. 
• Personal Qualities: Integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH

The pay range for this position is $45,000-$49,000. 

United Way staff currently work in a hybrid environment, and this role is expected to work 3 days per week in our New Haven office. 

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment. 

About United Way

We bring people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven's most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability, grounded in racial and social justice.  We operate according to our organizational values.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Don’t check off every box in the listed requirements? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

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