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United Way of Central Iowa is seeking individuals for our Loaned Executive Program for our 2024 Annual Campaign. These temporary, full-time positions report to a United Way of Central Iowa Corporate Engagement Manager and apply leadership, fundraising, and teamwork skills to assist local companies with planning and implementation of successful United Way Workplace Campaigns. This opportunity runs August 19 through November 8. These positions are made available through a sponsorship by our business partners, joining other professionals who are ”loaned” from an organization during the 12-week period. The typical workdays are Monday-Friday during regular office hours. The compensation for the 12-week period, is $9,600.00 ($20.00/hr). Mileage is reimbursed at .67 per mile and up to $60 per month in cell phone reimbursement. We’re committed to building an inclusive team; we invite candidates of all backgrounds to apply.Training will be conducted the week of August 19, with additional sessions scheduled, as applicable. It is essential that Loaned Executives (LEs) commit to the entire 12-week assignment to ensure a successful campaign. LEs serve as United Way spokespersons, conveying the value of United Way to the community and resources provided in the areas of health and human services. Being a part of United Way of Central Iowa and the Loaned Executive team is a great opportunity to engage with our community partners and donors in the business and nonprofit sectors to improve lives of central Iowans!Essential Accountabilities and Requirements&nbsp;(include but not limited to)&nbsp;<ol><li>Learn and understand United Way of Central Iowa’s mission, vision, values, and community impact agenda.</li><li>Develop, organize, and implement campaign strategies by working with Employee Campaign Chairs and senior leaders for assigned accounts (portfolio size of roughly 25-40 companies).</li><li>Represent United Way at campaign events, including preparing and delivering presentations at employee meetings, special events, and donor receptions.</li><li>Analyze past giving history of each assigned company and work with United Way staff to establish goals and record campaign results.&nbsp;</li><li>Deliver campaign materials, collect company contributions, and submit accurate and timely pledge envelopes according to established pledge processing standards.</li><li>Maintain and update accurate, comprehensive records using UWCI’s internal constituent database, including data entry, campaign documentation, and donor acknowledgements.&nbsp;</li><li>Close out and evaluate assigned campaigns, making recommendations for the Corporate Engagement team and the following year’s Loaned Executive team.&nbsp;</li><li>Attend scheduled meetings and campaign-related events (typically 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday).</li><li>Collaborate with members of the Donor Engagement team and provide support as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide excellent customer service support.</li><li>Access to own vehicle and a good driving record.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to pass a state of Iowa background check. A record is not necessarily a barrier to employment.&nbsp;</li></ol>Competencies:<ol><li>Relationship Skills: Ability to establish and maintain good rapport and relationships with Employee Campaign Chairs, volunteers, and coworkers.</li><li>Communication skills – Verbal: Ability to send tactful and appropriate verbal messages and listen to others’ responses to convey information. Includes the ability to present information to both individuals and groups in a meaningful and engaging manner.</li><li>Communication skills – Written: Ability to write concise and clear letters, reports, articles, and emails, including proofing and editing work.</li><li>Decision Making: Ability to evaluate data and information and select an effective suitable course of action using sound judgment.&nbsp;</li><li>Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, direct, and control tasks to meet specific goals.</li><li>Analytical Skills: Ability to develop information and raw data into meaningful conclusions.</li><li>Tactful Demeanor: Demonstrate a high level of ability to show consideration and avoid giving offense in dealing with others.&nbsp;</li></ol>&nbsp;United Way is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to&nbsp;race, religion, skin color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental abilities, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, age,&nbsp;family or marital status, veteran status or other characteristic protected by applicable.&nbsp;United Way of Central Iowa will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the role requirements and any applicable local, state, and Federal law. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or in need of an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please call 515-246-6516.

United Way of Central Iowa

Fundraising Campaign Associate

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is a national IRS sponsored program that helps eligible taxpayers receive their maximum federal and state tax refunds.&nbsp; The VITA Program Coordinator oversees the VITA program including IRS certified VITA volunteers; coordination and communication of sites in a multiple- county area; meets grant and sponsorship requirements; and leads promotion and education of VITA and economic mobility in UWECI’s &nbsp;five-county area.&nbsp;Position Type: Full Time, Non-exemptReporting To: VP, Community ImpactHours: 40/ week&nbsp;Supervisory Position:&nbsp;No# of Direct Reports: N/ALevel of Education: &nbsp;&nbsp;AA Degree and 1-3 years of experience ORWork Experience: ( ) 1-3 years, ( X ) 3-5 years, ( ) 5-7 years, ( ) 7+ years&nbsp;Preferred&nbsp;field(s)&nbsp;of&nbsp;study:&nbsp;Non-Profit, Social Work, Financial Institution<ul><li>Complete VITA training and certification in accordance with IRS and United Way of East Central Iowa requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with United Way internal departments collaboratively to develop marketing, outreach, and communications collateral for the program for awareness and education.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in volunteer recruitment, training, and retention.</li><li>Ensure&nbsp;all&nbsp;volunteers&nbsp;meet&nbsp;the&nbsp;IRS&nbsp;training&nbsp;and&nbsp;certification&nbsp;requirements&nbsp;according to&nbsp;their&nbsp;volunteer&nbsp;positions.</li><li>Develop&nbsp;the&nbsp;VITA&nbsp;volunteers’&nbsp;work&nbsp;schedules&nbsp;and&nbsp;compile&nbsp;the&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;volunteer hours&nbsp;spent&nbsp;preparing&nbsp;tax&nbsp;returns.</li><li>Procure&nbsp;and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;the&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;supplies,&nbsp;equipment,&nbsp;software,&nbsp;and&nbsp;ancillary materials&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;used&nbsp;for tax preparation&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;site by maintain the VITA budget.</li><li>When&nbsp;needed,&nbsp;provide&nbsp;support&nbsp;for&nbsp;all electronic&nbsp;return&nbsp;filing&nbsp;procedures&nbsp;within&nbsp;the guidelinesof&nbsp;the&nbsp;IRS&nbsp;VITA&nbsp;Agreement,&nbsp;including&nbsp;completing&nbsp;the&nbsp;electronic&nbsp;filing&nbsp;of batched&nbsp;taxpayer&nbsp;returns&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;conclusion&nbsp;of&nbsp;each&nbsp;day.</li><li>Develop,&nbsp;maintain,&nbsp;and&nbsp;modify&nbsp;the&nbsp;processes&nbsp;and&nbsp;procedures&nbsp;required&nbsp;by&nbsp;VITA.</li><li>Adhere to grant requirements, communications and standards set by various funding sources, including but not limited to IRS, Iowa Center for Economic Success and varying sponsored partners.&nbsp;</li><li>Track program data, including program details, objectives and results, and descriptive narratives on programmatic impact.</li><li>Assist with the development of the VITA program budget and monitor all revenue and expenses.</li><li>Coordinate and implement outreach and education activities in UWECI’s five county area that align with VITA and economic mobility.</li><li>Represent&nbsp;the&nbsp;VITA&nbsp;program&nbsp;at&nbsp;state&nbsp;meetings&nbsp;and&nbsp;teleconferences.</li><li>Additional duties may be assigned during off VITA off season &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Values:<ul><li>Expect Excellence: Holding ourselves and others to the highest standards while embracing and learning from challenges.</li><li>Encourage Growth: Creating greater impact through continual learning and innovation.</li><li>Engaging Community: Connecting with networks and communities to address needs to improve the lives of every person.</li><li>Exercise Integrity: Acting ethically, honestly, and responsibly.</li></ul>Professional Core Competencies:<ul><li>Mission Focused: Priority to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives performance and professional motivation.</li><li>Relationship-Oriented: An understanding that people come before process and can cultivate and manage relationships toward a common goal.</li><li>Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources through meaningful engagement.</li><li>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.</li><li>Brand-Steward: An understanding of the role played and importance in protecting and growing the reputation and results of the greater network of United Ways.</li></ul>

United Way of East Central Iowa

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Coordinator 

A Campaign Specialist (also known as a Loaned Executive) is an individual who is hired by United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) or appointed by his/her employer or through sponsorship dollars, to assist in the implementation of the annual workplace campaign for approximately three months (late August-November).&nbsp; With guidance from the Corporate Engagement Manager or Corporate Engagement Specialist, a team of Campaign Specialists will create and implement innovative fundraising strategies, volunteer engagement opportunities, and top-of-the line cultivation and stewardship best practices to assist corporate partners in running successful workplace campaigns.As a Campaign Specialist, you will be responsible for serving as a liaison between United Way of East Central Iowa and organizations running workplace campaigns.&nbsp; You will support organization staff in raising the visibility of United Way through the five counties we serve.&nbsp; Campaign Specialist oversees a portfolio of accounts with assign revenue and participation goals.

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