Giving & Engagement Coordinator

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY 

United Way of Salt Lake mobilizes people and resources to improve basic needs and education outcomes for kids and families. United Way of Salt Lake, 211 Utah (Salt Lake City team), and Promise Partnership Utah are part of the Utah’s Promise organization. Together, we are committed to 100% of kids and families thriving.  

Our workplace is fast-paced, friendly, adaptive, and grounded in our core values: relationships, continuous improvement, results, and equity. We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive benefit package, generous paid time off, and flexible schedules. People with diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Giving and Engagement Coordinator (GEC) is responsible for strategically building and maintaining relationships with individual donors in order to develop an affinity for United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) and its mission and mobilizing donors to action. The GEC will plan and coordinate engagement activities and stewardship events that inspire philanthropic investment in UWSL. The GEC will manage a portfolio of current, lapsed, and prospective annual giving donors to connect their unique interests, passions, and desired impact with UWSL’s mission. With the Sr. Director of Giving and Engagement, the GEC will facilitate the activities of the giving affinity groups of UWSL, including the Tocqueville Society (donors at $10,000 and above) and the Women United donor network, where members celebrate and support the educational achievement of students in our community. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Build relationships with individuals in order to renew existing and solicit new gifts within the Women United Affinity Group, workplace donors, and other annual giving donors while connecting them to our mission.   
2. Assist in managing a dynamic, active portfolio of approximately 150 donors with the capacity to give a four-figure annual gift.   
3. Researching and preparing for donor and prospective donor interactions, appropriately and accurately documenting the stages of those interactions in our CRM database (Salesforce), and analyzing reports that show portfolio performance 
4. Identify potential major gift prospects and forward them to colleagues as appropriate. 
5. Coordinate and execute donor recognition events and appreciation initiatives throughout the year, and work to maximize individual donor attendance and participation in the Power of Your Purse annual fundraising gala. 
6. Operate an Executive Committee of Women United Volunteers and guide the Women United Council in their operations, curating events for members to fundraise and connect to the mission. 
7. Perform other activities as assigned 

BENEFITS 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with full benefits. $43,000 – 65,000. Salary to commensurate with experience. Utah's Promise is a hybrid workplace; team members work in-person, at our downtown office, four days per week and provides a 36 hour work week.   

We also offer: 

- 6% 403(b) retirement match 

- Generous PTO (11 paid holidays, annual paid personal day, health leave accrued at 8hrs/month, and 15 days of vacation to start, increases up to 20 days) 

- Paid leave for the week between Christmas and New Year's 

- 6 weeks paid parental leave 

- Health insurance premiums covered 75% - 90%, depending on plan type 

- Hybrid / flexible work schedule 

- Free gym on-site 

- Free downtown parking 

- Paid time to volunteer 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

• Strong initiative and organizational skills, with impeccable follow-through and dependability. 
• Capable of managing logistics, tracking data, and ensuring smooth execution of engagement events.  
• Ability to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people (including higher-wealth donors); ability to inspire confidence in UW staff, volunteer leadership, and donors. 
• Delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences (writing, presentation, public speaking, and listening). 
• Adept at conflict resolution through dialogue and open communication; rebounds and adapts when facing setbacks.
• Provide regular updates to the development team on fundraising progress, volunteer participation, and engagement outcomes. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of fundraising experience; individual donor development and solicitation experience highly preferred 
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or nonprofit management, or equivalent related work experience 
• Knowledge of the local community of potential donors highly preferred 
• Experience facilitating meetings and working with volunteers and external stakeholders 
• Experience planning and executing events 
• Knowledge and experience using any CRM software - Salesforce preferred but not required 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The team member is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. The team member must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare and analyze data and figures, constantly operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The team member is required to regularly travel to offsite locations to set up presentations and display physical and electronic forms. The team member must have the ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs.