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POSITION SUMMARYUnited Way of the Midlands was established in Columbia in 1925. We provide critical health and human service needs in Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, and Orangeburg Counties.&nbsp;With a mission to unite people and resources to improve the quality of life in the Midlands, United Way of the Midlands focuses on helping provide a strong safety net, space for non-profit collaboration, and pathways to resiliency.&nbsp;United Way's Community Impact Department is a dynamic group of professionals working to improve the quality of life in the Midlands. We enlist an extensive network of community partners and volunteers to make lasting change. We manage grant funding and relationship with partners, directly operate community interventions, and provide thought leadership in health and human service content areas.The Director of Strategic Partnerships leads UWM’s connection building to the greater community. The position serves as a convener bringing together local non-profits to work more effectively, provides education to the community, including elected officials on community needs and UWM’s work, and corporate leadership. The position also deploys revenue generating strategies to support our community work. The position is based in our offices located in Columbia, South Carolina.ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIESPublic Policy (approximately 30%)<ul><li>Provide leadership and content expertise for public policy issues that impact the non-profit and health and human services sector.</li><li>Serve as a liaison to elected officials to provide information on UWM’s work, introduce programs for funding consideration, and offer assistance with constituent issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Serve as liaison to State United Way Association’s Public Policy Committee and represent UWM in policy events.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and implement revenue strategies working with local and state governments with measurable outcomes.</li></ul>&nbsp;Cultivating Collaborations&nbsp;(approximately 30%)<ul><li>Lead and participate in collective impact initiatives and foster cross-sector collaboration to drive community change.</li><li>Serve as connector to strengthen partnerships across complementary non-profits.</li><li>Convene community partners to explore collaborations and reduce duplication of services in the non-profit community.</li><li>Serve as liaison to UWM CEO Association, the networking group of leaders of UWM’s partner agencies.&nbsp;</li></ul>Leadership Development&nbsp;(approximately 10%)<ul><li>Lead UWM’s Blueprint for Leadership (BLP) program that trains local community members, including emerging leaders, to serve on non-profits boards.</li><li>Manage BLP’s program design, market program to prospective applicants, evaluate program effectiveness, and implement a robust board placement program with participants.</li><li>Develop and implement a revenue generation strategy for BLP sponsorship.</li></ul>Partnership Management&nbsp;(approximately 30%)<ul><li>Manage overall UWM Impact agency partnerships by overseeing partnership standards and review process for new and existing agency partners.</li><li>Coordinate UWM’s Partnership Committee of volunteers providing input on partnership certification process.</li><li>Serve as primary liaison in UWM’s rural communities interacting with UWM and non-UWM agencies growing UWM’s knowledge of community work, strengthen connections for revenue generation, and deepen partnerships with local leaders.&nbsp;</li></ul>REQUIRED &amp; PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSRequired<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in human services field or a bachelor’s degree in another area with relevant experience.</li><li>Expertise in non-profit governance practices.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with meeting facilitation in group settings of various sizes.</li><li>Experience in recruiting and managing volunteer committee members.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams.</li><li>Experience in community building and implementation of community-based initiatives, collaborating with and convening diverse community partners in efforts that produce measurable outcomes.</li><li>Ability to work independently within a team environment.</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Experience serving on non-profit boards or staffing non-profit boards and committees.</li><li>Experience managing grants and/or program design of community initiatives and/or relationship management and marketing.</li><li>Experience with relationship building and corporate engagement.</li></ul>

United Way of the Midlands

Director of Strategic Partnerships

POSITION SUMMARYThe Receptionist/Office Assistant works in our fast-paced Public Health Optometry practice specializing in comprehensive eye care and vision examinations.&nbsp;Responsibilities vary to include reception, scheduling and monitoring appointments, use of electronic health records, assisting patients with completing paperwork, referral to specialty care, follow-up as necessary, optical to include pre-testing, assisting patients with eyewear selection, fittings, adjustments, and placing order for prescription eyewear. Preparation of check requests, monthly reports, and request for special reports as required. Employee must possess excellent interpersonal skills to include: inclusivity, assertiveness, communication, team attitude and problem-solving. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The position works under the supervision of the Clinic Director.ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Scheduling patient appointments, follow-up care, and referrals to specialty care.&nbsp;</li><li>Completing exam pre-testing, assisting patients with eye glass selections, and supporting fittings and adjustments.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete general office administrative duties.</li><li>Assist with office supplies and clinic orders, inventory, stocking of items, and check requests to vendors.</li><li>Assist with managing clinic budgets and grants.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain confidential patient health records in the electronic health records system.</li><li>Assist with patient service delivery and care to include pre-testing, optical assistance, referral for specialty care.</li><li>Communication and follow-up with community partners and funders as required.</li><li>Assist with completing reports, manuals and Clinic literature upon request.</li><li>Assist patients and providers with direct and indirect patient care</li><li>Maintains medical record documentation in Revolution Electronic Health Record system&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in activities related to patient care</li><li>Cleans and sterilizes instruments</li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned</li><li>Assist Director with all billing, reporting, patient data collection and funder requirements</li></ul>REQUIRED &amp; PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<h2>Required</h2><ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent with previous experience working with the public in a service environment or any combination of education and work experience that allows for the completion of the essential duties and responsibilities.</li></ul>PREFERRED<ul><li>Minimum of two years of professional experience in an office environment&nbsp;</li><li>1+ years of experience in Optometry or Ophthalmology practice</li><li>Effectively uses electronic, verbal, non-verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a clear and concise manner to ensure appropriate understanding and response and demonstrates open communication with co-workers</li><li>Demonstrates ability to coordinate multiple tasks and complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines</li><li>Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) - or may be obtained within 90 days of hire date</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge and effective use of medical terminology</li></ul>

Receptionist/Office Assistant

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the development and management of a comprehensive, strategic, integrated effort to build the base of individual Palmetto Society donors ($1,000 and up) and Tocqueville donors ($10,000 and up) and increase their level of support through annual giving at Trident United Way (TUW).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Function 1:
Identify, cultivate and steward multi-year top tier donors ($10,000 and up) and engage donors in multi-year step-up programs,
Essential Function 2:
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership gift donors ($1,000 and up) to achieve the goal approved by the Board of Directors for outside the workplace campaigns.
Essential Function 3:
Support and staff a volunteer Palmetto Steering Committee to identify, cultivate and steward individuals in order to develop resources by filling the key positions of regional chairs, leadership-level giving chairs, and at-large steering committee members as identified in the Palmetto Society Business Plan.
Essential Function 4:
Provide strategy and guidance to the Events Coordinator to plan events designed to recruit, cultivate and/or steward leadership-level gift donors and/ qualified donor prospects through regional events as identified in the Advancement Plan.
Essential Function 5:
Work in collaboration with Corporate Advancement Officers to identify leadership donor prospects from the workplace campaigns and create and implement engagement strategy for reaching out to those donors.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Work with and effectively manage high level volunteers to engage prospects.</li>
<li>Input, track, and monitor donor touchpoints, gifts and accomplishments through Andar database and prepare required reports.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Communications and Advancement teams to develop fundraising materials and communications.</li>
<li>Bring donor thoughts and reaction back to the organization and provide constructive feedback to the Community Impact and Marketing departments.</li>
<li>Support interdepartmental team leaders with strategy and project management.</li>
<li>Support Vice President of Advancement with Workplace Campaign Meetings, as requested.</li>
<li>Participate in all TUW events and activities demonstrating the ability to be a good colleague, proactive collaborator and team builder.</li>
<li>Function as an integral member of the Advancement team assisting with planning, solicitation, implementation and evaluation.</li>
<li>Participates as a champion, project lead, and/or member of organizational development teams as required.</li>
<li>Work outside normal office hours when required to include evenings or weekends and additional hours during peak times.</li>
<li>Complete Andar training as appropriate when offered</li>
</ul>QUALIFICATIONS
Education
<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li>
<li>MarketSmart experience</li>
</ul>Experience
<ul><li>5 years of previous fund raising experience, or 7-10 years of related experience (business or sales)</li>
</ul>Skills
<ul><li>Proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse audiences</li>
<li>Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects</li>
<li>High-energy team player</li>
<li>Effective analytical and problem solving skills</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with good general computer skills</li>
<li>Positive attitude and willing to be part of a team</li>
<li>Have fun!</li>
</ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB
<ul><li>This job requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.</li>
<li>Worker must frequently use typical office equipment (telephone, copier, printer, fax, etc.).</li>
<li>Worker sits most of the time.</li>
<li>Worker communicates with constituents, clients, and/or partners by phone and in person.</li>
<li>Routinely required to walk and regularly travel by car.</li>
</ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily works in a climate controlled office-based setting.
Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.&nbsp; This drives their performance and professional motivations. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;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. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

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