Philanthropy Manager

Philanthropy Manager Job Description

United Way of Weld County 

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

United Way of Weld County builds powerful partnerships to bring about lasting community-wide change. With the support of United Way donors, volunteers and partners, together we are building a better Weld County, one where every household has the opportunity to succeed.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBLITIES

The Philanthropy Manager is responsible for establishing, growing and strengthening relationships with corporate, employers, employees and individuals for greater engagement. They will leverage community relationships to build trust and partnerships while supporting the development and implementation of the department and overall organization strategic plan. This person will work directly with the entire Philanthropy team to meet fundraising goals. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Articulate and passionately communicate United Way’s work with all internal and external constituents, through conversations and community presentations.
• Create, nurture and leverage relationships to increase giving, participation and engagement.
• Develop a thorough understanding and support for the mission and work of United Way, through strong relationships with other departments.
• Actively engage in business networking opportunities as assigned, including scheduled before and after-hours activities.
• Utilize and help develop the CRM system (ANDAR) for relationship management, communication records and data accuracy.
• Support fundraising initiatives and events as assigned.
• Serve on event project teams providing marketing and communications support including the development of invitations, materials, messages and program scripts.
• Be proactive and collaborative in helping staff develop and prepare materials and communications that is newsworthy, timely and meaningful. 
• Create Systems, SOP’s, documents, tracking systems.
• Create proposals for partnerships involving diverse entities to actively participate in community fundraising initiatives, engage with community business groups, and foster investor appreciation. 
• Build on assigned portfolio of investors.
• Have in-depth knowledge of all workings of UWWC including partners and investors.
• Use knowledge of systems, partners and investments to make connections and guide and build internal and external relations to access community resources.
• Creating, planning, supporting, United Way of Weld County events, including but not limited to Leadership Socials, Recognition events, community events, fundraising events, etc.
• Showcase United Way of Weld County’s position and reputation as the trusted, accountable agency, collaborating to deliver solutions for the community’s greatest challenges.
• Takes initiative and sees tasks through with minimal supervision balanced with cooperative teamwork.
• Assist in periodically reviewing and developing department budget.

United Way of Weld County General 

• Support and promote the mission, values, goals and objectives of United Way, including representing United Way in professional organizations and the community (as assigned).
• Support fundraising efforts of United Way and activities that support United Way.
• Support United Way annual events, disaster response, and other activities as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings and in service opportunities.
• Contribute to organizational promotions including writing promotional copy, proofreading informational and campaign materials, participation in outreach, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

United Way Competencies for Philanthropy Staff

• Effective Fundraising: Donor-focused and results-driven, with a relentless focus on gaining financial resources to support United Way’s mission and community impact strategic objectives.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Develops and maintains strategic relationships that generate the financial resources necessary to support United Way’s mission. Builds trust and donor commitment.
• Volunteer Management: Works to build organizational capacity through volunteer collaboration and to develop high-impact, meaningful volunteer opportunities that increase revenue, impact, outcomes, and influence.

UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF

• Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
• Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
• Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
• Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in customer service, community relations and volunteer management.
• Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are critical to this position.
• A demonstrated keen sense of relationship building based on mutual trust and sustainability.
• Excellent communication skills; the ability to influence people to take action.
• Ability to work independently, yet be a part of a larger team.
• Flexible and adaptable personal style.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related areas
• At least 1 years’ of additional experience in the field of relationship management, fundraising, sales or related field.
• Experienced knowledge of the Weld County area with a strong network of relationships is helpful.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Full-time (40 hours), non-exempt
• Pay Range (H9): 26.73-31.32 per hour
  • Plus $.74 per hour Spanish speaking differential, if applicable
• Supervisory duties: n/a
• Reports to: Chief Development Officer 
• Eligible for remote work: hybrid after 90 days of employment with supervisors’ approval
• Background and credit check required

BENEFITS

• Insurance options include voluntary medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance, as well as automatic life insurance, and an available FSA plan. 
• The leave plan includes vacation, sick, parental leave, short-term disability, and at least 14 paid holidays.
• The retirement plan is open to all employees after one year, and the employer contribution is determined by the Board of Directors. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

United Way of Weld County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts its recruitment and hiring based solely upon job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply on United Way of Weld County’s website at https://www.unitedway-weld.org/careers. Applications should include a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. All questions should be directed to Melanie Woolman, President & CEO. No phone calls please.