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Overall Purpose of this Role: This relationship-focused servant leader helps to support resource development and fundraising strategies on the Virginia Peninsula. This position oversees the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula volunteerism efforts, affinity programs, and donor relationships. &nbsp;As the community fundraiser, funds raised by UWVP are mobilized and leveraged to support direct-service nonprofit organizations, build and support collaborative solutions, and to ensure that households in our community can access assistance for basic needs and long-term supports. The Donor Relations Manager has a critical role in creating unforgettable experiences that resonate with our donors and volunteers, driving meaningful change.Volunteerism • Leads United Way’s annual Day of Caring volunteer event alongside volunteer committees, sponsors, and other staff • Works to connect individuals and groups to volunteer projects available on the Virginia Peninsula • Manages and promotes Volunteer Peninsula, an online volunteer engagement platform • Assists local nonprofit organizations in posting projects and recruiting volunteers • Support UWVP outreach efforts associated with workplace campaigns and community impact in order to mobilize volunteers • Build and uphold organization-wide best practices for volunteer management and retention Donor Retention • Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of donor accounts for the purpose of stewarding and cultivating new and ongoing relationships • Lead the charge for transformative engagement by developing and executing innovative strategies that foster a sense of belonging and purpose within our diverse donor communities • Unleash your creativity to develop and craft impactful experiences that go beyond mere recognition, but that educate, inspire, and forge lasting connections. Every touchpoint is an opportunity to showcase gratitude, impact, and the power of collective giving • Support and leverage workplace campaigns and other resource development strategies to provide continual donor communications and engagement &nbsp;Affinity Programs • Harness the power of donor communities to increase giving and amplify their impact in our community o Emerging Leaders Society (ELS): A group of passionate, like-minded, community-focused professionals under the age of 40 who serve our neighbors in need and develop as active advocate leaders for change o Women United (WU): Women United harnesses the power of women to improve the quality of life for women and children on the Virginia Peninsula • Facilitate affinity group programming that provides opportunities for volunteerism, networking, and enrichment • Maintain and grow peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives that are founded in connectedness and impact • Develop new Affinity groups similar to ELS and WU based on research, discussions with donors, and network-wide innovationsKey Competencies • Volunteer Coordination: Proven ability to recruit and engage volunteers • Relationship Building: Ability to engage, motivate, and maintain positive relationships with donors, volunteers, community members, and colleagues • Team Player: Works well with others to achieve a shared goal, while also contributing to the team’s success • Collaborative: Understands the roles and contributions of all community sectors and mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement • Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines • Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks, with the ability to identify and correct errors, follow procedures precisely and maintain high standards of quality in work • Problem-Solving: The ability to troubleshoot issues, resolve conflicts, and adapt to changes quickly in a fast-paced environment • Adaptability to Change: Willingness to adapt to new process, technologies, and program requirements, and help others adjust as well • 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 • Action-Oriented: Look for new solutions to old problems, take on new opportunities, and approach challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm • Responsive: Ability to respond promptly to internal and external customers, prioritize inquiries, and act as needs arise &nbsp;Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising or related role • Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Human Services, or related field • Experience working with volunteers. Preferred professional/leadership experience in the nonprofit sector • Or, a comparable combination of education and work experience • Technical proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite, internet search engines as an end user, and social media platforms • Ability to be up and moving around for long periods of time, up to 8+ hours a day for events and independently complete event set up that may require moving up to 30 pounds • Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation This position works in-office and in the community. Remote and hybrid options are not available. Interested candidates should send their resume to <a href="mailto:info@uwvp.org" target="_blank">info@uwvp.org</a>.

United Way of the Virginia Peninsula (UWVP)

United Way of the Virginia Peninsula

Donor Relations Manager

<h2>Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Community Assistance Network (CAN) Advocate</h2><h2>Reporting to:&nbsp; Community Impact Coordinator</h2><h2>Department:&nbsp; Community Impact and Operations</h2><h2>Classification: Full-time and part-time available; Hourly wage</h2><h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shifts available between the hours of 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM</h2><h2>Location: Yorktown, VA (THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION)</h2><h3>Overall Purpose of this Role:</h3>The Community Assistance Network (CAN) Advocate functions to support United Ways’ collective impact work of providing advocacy and referral services. &nbsp;By connecting people to available resources for basic needs and ongoing assistance, the CAN Advocate is essential to helping people avoid and address poverty-related crises and create Pathways out of Poverty.<h3>Key Competencies</h3><ul><li>Models kindness with internal and external customers, upholding United Way’s commitment to equity and unity</li><li>Understands and consistently practices responsiveness and accountability to all customers</li><li>Communicates clearly and concisely with people from diverse backgrounds</li><li>Coordinates with multiple partners&nbsp;</li><li>Manages multiple case records including customer time as well as associated administrative duties and timelines</li><li>Adapts to changing needs and service delivery systems</li><li>Practices professional boundaries</li><li>Advocates on behalf of those in need</li><li>Able to problem solve creatively</li></ul><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Actively listen with empathy to individuals experiencing vulnerability and crisis</li><li>Collect and utilize information to determine eligibility for various programs and services and identify perceived and unperceived needs</li><li>Work diligently and advocate on behalf of customers to connect those in need to available resources&nbsp;</li><li>Complete intake forms, referral forms, other needed documents, and referral processes for diverse partnerships</li><li>Enter data into appropriate customer record systems</li><li>Manage multiple phone lines; transferring calls</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of and experience navigating human services and social systems</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>Customer service experience</li><li>Preferred: lived experience of poverty on the Peninsula; skills in motivational interviewing</li></ul>To apply:Send your resume/inquiry to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@uwvp.org" target="_blank">info@uwvp.org</a>

Community Assistance Network (CAN) Advocate 

UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS NFKthive 

Long Term Mobility Mentor 


Title: FT NFKthive Long-term Mobility Mentor 

Department: Community Impact 

Reports To: Lead Mentor 

Date Created: May 2024 


 
Why Work for United Way: 
Do you want to leave work every day knowing that you made an impact? At United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR), 

you’ll work in a fun and supportive environment where every day is a new opportunity to make a difference. If you talk to our 

employees, the single trait we all have in common is passion. We work hard because we love what we do and we know how 

much our community needs us. Plus, we offer excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement. If you want to be great 

while doing good, join the United Way team. 

 
Objectives &amp; Expectations: 
The Mobility Mentor will work in partnership with individuals through coaching, preparing and encouraging them on their 

journey toward self-sufficiency through goal setting. They will demonstrate an understanding of the issues, community 

needs, and existing systems of care related to the ALICE population. Mobility Mentoring is defined as the professional 

practice of partnering with individuals so that over time they may acquire the resources, skills, and sustained behavior 

changes necessary to attain and preserve their economic independence. Mobility Mentors coach individuals in setting 

priorities, developing action plans, honoring commitments, connecting to resources, and achieving goals. Candidates 

must be customer focused; data driven, organized, and results oriented. This position is based in Norfolk, and the mentor 

must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and/or weekends to meet individual’s needs. Successful 

candidates will have a strong ability to communicate effectively, build relationships and educate stakeholders on the 

needs of the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population. Experience implementing motivational 

interviewing and trauma-informed practices is preferred. 

 
 Commitment to equity, diversity &amp; inclusion 

We take the broadest possible view of diversity. 

We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are. 

We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for 

the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. 

We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to 

solving community problems. 


We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We commit 

to using these practices for our business and our communities. 


Core Competencies are characteristics that all employees are expected to exhibit as a member of the UWSHR team. For 

complete details that include attributes and behaviors please see the United Way Core Competencies Checklist in the shared 

Human Resources Network Folder. These include: 

 • Mission Focused: The top priority is creating real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. 

 • 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: Understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the organization, 
and thus, the greater network. 

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 
 • Provide direct coaching/mentoring by carrying a full caseload of up to thirty individuals per year 

 • Identify the strengths of participants and support individuals in overcoming barriers through problem solving. 

 • Assist participants in setting goals related to family and personal well-being, career, education, housing and family 
finances while breaking down goals into manageable steps recognizing barriers to self-sufficiency that are multi-

faceted. 

 • Thorough documentation of coaching activities in an objective, detailed, and timely manner 

 • Accurate tracking and reporting of demographic information and data regarding individual assessment, goal setting, 
goal achievement, and referrals within specified guidelines. 

 • Serve as a resource for the individual and family on issues including housing, budgeting, career and education, 
childcare, health care, and more 


 • Maintain a working knowledge of community resources and advocacy to initiate and coordinate service delivery and 
follow-up. 

 • Meet with individuals at times and locations that meet their needs. Majority of meetings will be at participant homes 
or out in the community. 

 • Establish collaborative partnerships with other public and private agencies/services, and establish ongoing 
connections, resources and support for participants 

 • With the support of lead mentors, plan, organize and facilitate workshops and community groups around educational 
topics and peer support 

 • Assist in recruitment of participants and marketing in Norfolk 

 • Serve as an extension and representative of UWSHR in all work related to NFKThrive 


 • Attend partnership engagement opportunities throughout the grant period, share and monitor progress, and foster 
continuous improvement. 

 
Key Skills Requirements: 

 • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience 

 • A minimum of two years of experience in human services programs requiring direct client interactions required 

 • Ability to pass a criminal background check 

 • Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance and personal vehicle or access to personal 
transportation for travel throughout community 

 • Ability to maintain respect for the confidentiality of information divulged by or on behalf of individuals 

 • Possess the ability to relate to people of diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds 

 • A consummate team player with an innovative, enthusiastic, and flexible approach 

 • Ability to build credible relationships with community members and partners 

 • Proven ability to collaborate and work in a team environment as well as work independently and make sound 
decisions 

 • Able to multi-task, meet deadlines, keep schedules, manage partner agency relationships, and perform in a high-
paced environment 

 • Commitment to assisting ALICE population to achieve self-sufficiency 

 • Adherence to program policies and procedures 

 • Excellent written and oral communication skills 

 • Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; Ability to learn other applications 

 • Strong detail orientation and self-organized 

 
Work Demands &amp; Environment: 

 • Ability to stoop, lift, finger – for example pick, pinch, or type and grasp 

 • Ability to clearly and concisely express and exchange detailed information and ideas to others accurately via spoken 
word 

 • Exerting up to 20 of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or 
otherwise move objects 

 • Ability to inspect and analyze figures, accounting items, written materials, newsprint, computer terminal characters, 
transcription, and other similar objects at distances generally close to the eyes. 

 • The worker is subject to a variety of environmental conditions that may occur in an office, a private home, or 
elsewhere in the community including temperature variations, unpleasant odors, and potential allergens 


This is a grant-funded position that is projected to end in December 2025.

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