Resource Development Officer

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Job Title: Resource Development Officer

Department: Resource Development

Location: United Way Forsyth County

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

FLSA status: Exempt

Updated: July 2026

Position Summary

The Resource Development Officer develops, implements, and manages fundraising

strategies for assigned corporate partners and individual donors. This position is

responsible for strengthening existing relationships, identifying opportunities for growth,

cultivating new resources and supporting United Way of Forsyth County's annual and long-

term fundraising goals through meaningful donor engagement and stewardship. The Resource

Development Officer works onsite and evening and weekend work is required, particularly

around events.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by

individuals in this position. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties,

responsibilities, or qualifications required.

• Develops and implements year-round relationship plans for assigned corporate

partners and individual donors to maximize engagement, retention, and fundraising

growth.

• Develops and adapts fundraising strategies to strengthen engagement and improve

results for assigned corporate partners.

• Identifies, cultivates, and develops new corporate and individual fundraising

opportunities.

• Maintains a high level of personal engagement with assigned donors and prospects

through regular communication, meetings, stewardship, and relationship building.

• Partners with volunteers to strengthen relationships with corporate leadership and

expand fundraising opportunities within assigned accounts.

• Develop and implement ongoing engagement and stewardship plans for assigned

individual donors.

• Cultivates major gift and planned giving prospects through intentional relationship

management and donor engagement.

• Develops and implements annual fundraising plans for assigned corporate and

individual accounts.

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• Maintains accurate donor and campaign records while ensuring the confidentiality

of donor and financial information.

• Collaborate with the Resource Development team to implement year-round

fundraising and donor engagement strategies.

• Participates in ongoing professional development to strengthen fundraising

knowledge, skills, and performance.

• Demonstrates knowledge of United Way of Forsyth County's mission, strategic

priorities, and community impact to effectively represent the organization.

• Identifies opportunities to increase support within existing accounts and cultivate

new corporate and individual giving opportunities.

• Demonstrates a willingness to support additional departmental and organizational

initiatives to ensure the success of the Resource Development team.

• Participates in occasional local travel and evening or weekend events as needed to

support fundraising, donor engagement, and community activities.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

function satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and

abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and

the ability to maintain confidentiality. They should be a self-starter with strong relationship-

building, communication, organizational, and time management skills. The individual

should also demonstrate flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous

learning and professional growth.

Physical Requirements

The position requires occasional movement throughout office and event environments, including

lifting materials up to 20lbs.

Benefits

We offer a full health benefits package, including:

• 12 paid holidays

• Wellness days

• Paid time off (PTO)

• 401(k) match and defined contribution plan

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Work Requirements

• Onsite Monday-Thursday

• Remote Friday

• Valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum of two years of fundraising, development, sales, account management, or

relationship management experience preferred.

• Knowledge of Forsyth County and the local nonprofit community is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database software required.

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be

considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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