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<h4>Director of Philanthropy</h4>Location:&nbsp;Gainesville, FL Status:&nbsp;Full-Time Reports to:&nbsp;President &amp; CEO Schedule:&nbsp;Monday to Friday, some nights and weekendsAt United Way North Central Florida, we seek to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around North Central Florida to advance the common good. We envision a North Central Florida&nbsp;– Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties – where every person in every community is thriving. From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we’re working towards a future where every person in North Central Florida can reach their full potential.Position SummaryAre you a strategic thinker, a creative problem-solver, and a relationship builder who thrives on turning big ideas into measurable results? United Way North Central Florida is seeking a visionary fundraising leader to design, drive, and execute innovative revenue strategies that fuel our mission.As the Director of Philanthropy, you will take a 360° approach to fundraising—building on traditional workplace campaigns while expanding into high-impact major gifts, corporate partnerships, online giving, and unforgettable special events. This role calls for a leader who can see the big picture while also executing the day-to-day details that make campaigns successful.You won’t just manage fundraising—you’ll shape the future of how our community invests in change. You’ll have the autonomy to test new ideas, launch creative campaigns, and develop partnerships that inspire giving. With your leadership, every donor interaction will be intentional, every event will be meaningful, and every dollar raised will create measurable community impact.This is a department of one with the potential to grow as you increase revenue. You’ll work side-by-side with a supportive CEO and Board who value innovation, embrace fresh ideas, and understand that philanthropy is the engine that drives change.If you’re ready to pair strategic vision with hands-on execution and watch your work directly transform lives, we want you on our team.Key Responsibilities• Design and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy to increase and diversify revenue streams.• Innovate new approaches to workplace campaigns, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, small business partnerships, online giving, and events.• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all levels, with a focus on building long-term relationships.• Develop creative donor engagement opportunities that inspire giving beyond traditional asks.• Use data-driven decision making to evaluate and adjust fundraising strategies in real time.• Oversee all donor recognition and collaborate with appropriate departments in volunteer engagement.• Confidently represent United Way at community and networking events.• Collaborate with the CEO and Board to pursue transformational gifts and partnerships.• Manage donor records and reporting to track progress against goals.Required Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field.• Minimum 5 years’ experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or corporate partnerships, with a proven track record of exceeding revenue goals.• Strong strategic planning skills with a creative approach to donor engagement.• Exceptional relationship-building and presentation skills; comfortable networking in any setting.• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.• Proficiency with CRM/donor management systems and Microsoft Office.• Ability to travel, work evening and/or weekend events as needed.Preferred Qualifications• CFRE preferred.• Knowledge of local community dynamics.• Experience in brand storytelling, campaign design and marketing.• Experience with grant writing and grant reporting.What We Offer• The opportunity to shape the future of fundraising for a mission-driven organization with a visible community impact.• Support from a mission-driven CEO and Board who understand the value of philanthropy.• Flexible, supportive, and collaborative work environment.• Mileage reimbursement and professional development opportunities.• Potential to build your own fundraising team as revenue grows.• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.CompensationStarting at $80,000 - $100,000. commensurate with experience and qualifications.Please provide a cover letter.Any estimated salary range provided by LinkedIn and other job aggregators is not based on the hiring orgnaization's information&nbsp;Please note: United Way of North Central Florida does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates residing in or willing to relocate at their own expense will be given preference.How to ApplySubmit your resume and a cover letter detailing your fundraising or sales accomplishments and why you are passionate about serving communities in North Central Florida to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jobs@unitedwayncfl.org" target="_blank">jobs@unitedwayncfl.org</a>. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Director of Philanthropy

Why Join United Way of Central Florida?Imagine a role where your organizational skills, relationship-building strengths, and attention to detail directly support meaningful community impact. At United Way of Central Florida (UWCF), we are passionate about building strong partnerships, stewarding generosity, and advancing positive change across our community.As a Resource Development Specialist, you’ll be an integral part of a collaborative, mission-driven team -- supporting workplace campaigns, donor relationships, and high-profile corporate accounts in a fast-paced, purpose-filled environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on organization, coordination, and supporting revenue-generating efforts that truly make a difference.Position OverviewThe Resource Development Specialist provides essential campaign coordination, account management, and administrative support to the Sr. Director of Corporate Philanthropy. &nbsp;This role plays a key part in the success of workplace and corporate campaigns by ensuring strong donor stewardship, seamless logistics, and accurate data management.In this role, you will manage a select portfolio of workplace and corporate accounts, support donor engagement activities year-round, and help maintain the integrity of donor data and reporting within UWCF systems. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, professionalism, adaptability, and a service-oriented mindset.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support annual campaign coordination in partnership with the Sr. Director of Corporate Philanthropy and&nbsp;Corporate Philanthropy&nbsp;Team.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage a portfolio of assigned workplace and corporate accounts, including scheduling presentations, coordinating materials, tracking progress, and delivering follow-up stewardship.&nbsp;</li><li>Serve as primary support to the Sr. Director for high-profile accounts, ensuring seamless&nbsp;logistics, proactive communication, and exceptional relationship management.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist&nbsp;with workplace campaign events, ambassador&nbsp;trainings, and donor engagement activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare donor correspondence, campaign packets, decks, and stewardship materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist&nbsp;with volunteer coordination for campaign activities and events, ensuring clear communication, materials, and appreciation.&nbsp;</li><li>Represent UWCF professionally at select campaign functions, meetings, and community gatherings.&nbsp;</li><li>For accounts assigned,&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;donor,&nbsp;account, and pledge records in ANDAR system.&nbsp;</li><li>Produce account-level reports, trend analysis, and exports that support strategy and donor stewardship.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide administrative support to the Sr. Director of Corporate Philanthropy, including scheduling, meeting preparation, follow-up tracking, and documentation.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist&nbsp;with coordination of UWCF events, including vendor communication, RSVPs, name tags, run-of-show preparation, and on-site&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;in partnership with Marketing &amp; Communications.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain organized files&nbsp;and&nbsp;shared&nbsp;drives&nbsp;--&nbsp;draft and proofread donor and volunteer communications.&nbsp;</li><li>Other duties as assigned.&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field</li><li>2–3 years of experience in resource development, fundraising, nonprofit administration, marketing, customer service, or corporate relations</li><li>Experience working with a donor CRM (ANDAR preferred)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt during busy campaign cycles</li></ul>Skills &amp; Attributes<ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills with a donor- and service-oriented mindset</li><li>Highly organized with excellent follow-through and attention to detail</li><li>Polished written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment</li><li>Flexibility to support occasional early morning, evening, or weekend campaign needs</li></ul>Compensation, Benefits &amp; Work Schedule<ul><li>Hourly Rate: $23 per hour</li><li>Schedule: 30 hours per week</li><li>Classification: Non-exempt, hourly</li><li>Location: On-site in Lakeland, FL</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.</li></ul>Disaster Response ResponsibilityEvery United Way of Central Florida employee is a disaster response worker and may be expected to support community response efforts when an Emergency Support Function (ESF) is activated, after ensuring personal and family safety.Inclusion at UWCFAt United Way of Central Florida, we believe that diverse voices and experiences strengthen our mission and culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on merit and business need. UWCF is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug screening prior to employment.Join Our TeamIf you are organized, relationship-oriented, and excited to support meaningful community impact through fundraising and donor engagement, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hr@uwcf.org" target="_blank">hr@uwcf.org</a>

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