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<h3>Description</h3>United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) works to create the opportunity for all members of our community to have a better life. We focus on the building blocks of a good life — a quality education, financial stability for individuals and families, and good health. The work of UWBG focuses on strategic initiatives, public education, advocacy, outcomes and evaluation, development and strengthening of partnerships/collaborations, convening, resource mobilization and investment as well as backbone and engagement strategies and activities. We bring together the voices, the expertise, and the resources to define, articulate and implement a common agenda for change for our region. That is what it means to "Live United" in Central Kentucky. POSITIONThe Development Officer, Affinity Groups (DOAG) assists with the identification of and prioritizes opportunities for new relationships with new and established clients for all UWBG products and services. The DOAG develops and nurtures networks to build and maintain a pipeline of prospects. The DOAG is responsible for the execution, in partnership with the Resource Development (RD) team, the strategic oversight and implementation of UWBG’s resource expansion strategy as defined by leadership staff. This role will establish and manage fundraising targets, aid in the development of strong sales tools and products, and work with development operations to track metrics to ensure targets are being met across the department. The position will focus on growth in membership and revenue within Women’s United, Young Leaders Society, and Tocqueville Society and will be responsible for non-managed UWBG workplace campaigns.&nbsp; ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS &nbsp;<ul><li>Meets the fundraising goals of the United Way of the Bluegrass through effective personal and team portfolio account management.</li><li>Travels to assigned communities to conduct renewable and new business a minimum of two days per week.</li><li>Effectively manages, solicits, cultivates, and grows assigned portfolio of individuals.</li><li>Identifies prospective partners, initiates, and builds relationships with prospects.</li><li>Negotiates terms that deliver value to donors of UWBG.</li><li>Responsible for developing and prospecting potential new clients and converting these relationships into increased engagement and revenue for UWBG.</li><li>Responsible for timely communication with the other Resource Development staff, Vice President, Resource Development, President &amp; Chief Executive Officer, and internal/external customers.</li><li>Conducts ongoing identification, recruitment, and activation of an influential, financially strong, and inclusive volunteer leadership base to support the campaign.</li><li>Development of year-round pipelines and cultivation plans for major gift prospects.</li><li>Meets monthly, quarterly, and annual measurable goals and objectives.</li><li>Responsible for delivering on business development and relationship management goals and metrics for team.</li><li>Participate in speaking engagements about Affinity Groups and Leadership Giving engagement during trainings and company events, as needed.</li><li>Track, maintain and provide reports on membership numbers and dollars raised from all affinity groups, and reconcile budget reports with the Finance department monthly.</li><li>Continuously build awareness and engagement of UWBG programs and affinity groups.</li><li>Plan and execute donor engagement events (networking, professional development, and volunteer projects) per year in coordination with volunteer committees to demonstrate and exemplify the mission and community impact of United Way.&nbsp;</li><li>Determine engagement and event plan for the year to include maintaining budget, processing invitations, tracking RSVPs, managing the registration process, tracking attendance, and assuming responsibility for analysis and metrics of affinity group engagement throughout the year. Event preparation will also include helping with nametags, decor, food, materials, speaker, and sponsorship coordination.</li><li>Actively engage donors and prospects through events designed to cultivate members and enhance relationships. Provide consistent follow-up post events to secure commitments or move relationships forward.</li><li>Work closely with the corporate engagement team and United Way volunteers to identify companies to target for education on affinity groups and recruitment of new members.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field (e.g. business, communications, nonprofit management, etc.) or work experience equivalent.</li><li>Demonstrated success in relationship management/fundraising, volunteer management and event planning, communication skills, and the ability to listen well.</li><li>The patience and interpersonal skills needed to perceive and react sensitively to the needs and interests of potential donors.</li><li>Skilled in initiating conversations and relationships with individuals while building rapport quickly to deliver results.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.</li><li>The ability to inspire confidence in United Way volunteer leadership, staff, and potential donors through sound judgment, discretion, and commitment.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work nights and weekends for events.</li><li>The successful candidate will be mature, highly motivated, team-oriented, with the highest ethical standards and ability to drive results.</li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>2 years of experience in philanthropy desirable</li><li>Demonstrated background in commercial sales or nonprofit development with a track record of directly contributing to financial growth and retention.</li><li>Experience within a nonprofit or impact organization is preferred.</li><li>Professionally supportive of UWBG’s mission.</li><li>Experience with CRM (Andar preferred).</li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc. This position will be primarily based out of the central UWBG office. Hybrid work one day a week is possible with Manager approval. This position requires regular travel between throughout the communities we serve.&nbsp;EXPECTED WORK HOURSMonday through Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM. Flextime hours must be approved by your manager. Must be willing to work a non-standard work schedule, including nights, weekends, for events.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe employee must regularly communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone, and via other devices. The employee must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare, and analyze data and figures, and operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 25 lbs.&nbsp;PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTSAny candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by UWBG. These screenings may include a national background check, language testing, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review. A writing sample will be required of final candidates.&nbsp;BENEFITS Our robust benefits package includes 100% employer-paid premiums on employee-only health, dental, and vision plans; 3%-6% employer contributions to 401(k), employer-paid life/STD&amp;LTD insurance; generous parental leave policy, PTO, and more.&nbsp;SALARY$45,000 to $50,000 Yearly&nbsp;

United Way of the Bluegrass

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Development Officer, Affinity Groups (Philanthropy) (Fundraising)

<h3>Description</h3>United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) works to create the opportunity for all community members to have a better life. We focus on the building blocks of a good life — a quality education, financial stability for individuals and families, and good health. The work of UWBG focuses on strategic initiatives, public education, advocacy, outcomes and evaluation, development and strengthening of partnerships/collaborations, convening resource mobilization and investment, and backbone and engagement strategies and activities. We bring together the voices, the expertise, and the resources to define, articulate and implement a common agenda for change for our region. That is what it means to "Live United" in Central Kentucky. POSITIONThe role of the VITA Coordinator is to assist and support the Manager, Financial Stability in providing leadership for all VITA sites. The coordinator assists with all relevant VITA programming, including volunteer recruitment, tax site administration, volunteer and site coordinator training, and marketing. The individual works to further UWBG’s impact in Financial Stability through partnership development, program development and implementation, and communication about program/initiative success.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Serves as secondary program contact for VITA to the public, tax sites, and the IRS; responds to inquiries as needed.</li><li>Implements volunteer recruitment plan; maintains volunteer records and provides ongoing correspondence to volunteers. Ensure the IRS Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Regulations are being practiced by all volunteers.</li><li>Provides tax site administration, including collecting required IRS forms, site material orders, software order and set-up, site coordinator recruitment and placement, and volunteer placement.</li><li>Ensure all tax sites follow IRS Quality Site Requirements, electronically file tax returns, and resolve rejected returns in a timely manner.</li><li>Coordinates with the Manager, Financial Stability to provide tax law training to volunteers; assists site coordinators in ensuring volunteers are trained and certified by the IRS.</li><li>Monitors grant and report deadlines and follows up with relevant parties to ensure compliance.</li><li>Oversees tax appointment screening and appointment scheduling process; serve as administrator of appointment scheduling software and executes 2-1-1 call center procedures.</li><li>Maintains confidentiality of taxpayer information.</li><li>Professionally represents UWBG in the community.</li><li>Must be willing to obtain IRS Basic Certification within the first year of employment.&nbsp;</li></ul>CORE UNITED WAY COMPETENCIESMISSION-FOCUSED - A top priority is to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This competency drives 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.&nbsp;BRAND STEWARD - A steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network. &nbsp;<h3>Requirements</h3>Education Requirements:<ul><li>Associate’s degree in social work, business, organizational management, or related field preferred.</li></ul>Experience required:<ul><li>Minimum of 1-3 years related experience in customer service, health and human service, non-profit, administrative support or other related field preferred or sufficient combination of education and experience. Familiarity with VITA tax preparation is strongly desired. Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office, and reliable transportation are necessary.</li></ul>Skill requirements:<ul><li>Strong organizational skills</li><li>Strong time-management skills</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Timely and consistent attention to follow up</li><li>Personal leadership within a team environment, self-motivated and takes initiative, shares credit and takes responsibility for actions</li><li>Effective problem solver and decision maker</li><li>Computer literate: MS Office Suite; database knowledge a plus</li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc. This position will be primarily based out of the Marksbury/Palmer Waypoint Center, hybrid work is possible with Manager approval.&nbsp;Reliable transportation is necessary as this position will be required to travel across a multi-county service area, including, but not limited to, visits to WayPoint Centers, VITA sites, community partners, and the administrative office.EXPECTED WORK HOURSTax season is defined as January through April. During this period, the expected work hours are Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. From May through December, the standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional Saturday work is required throughout the year. Flextime hours must be pre-approved by your manager. Employees must be willing to work a non-standard schedule, including nights, weekends, and other unusual hours, particularly during tax season. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe employee must regularly communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone, and via other devices. The employee must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare, and analyze data and figures, and operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 25 lbs.&nbsp; PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTSAny candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by UWBG. These screenings may include a national background check, language testing, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.&nbsp;BENEFITSOur robust benefits package includes 100% employer-paid premiums on employee-only health, dental, and vision plans; 3%-6% employer contributions to 401(k), employer-paid life/STD.SALARY&nbsp;$19.00 to $22.00 per hour &nbsp;

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