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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 and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.&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

How Collective Impact works at UWBG

Development Officer, Affinity Groups (Philanthropy) (Fundraising)

United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) fights for the economic well-being of all people in Greater Cincinnati so our entire community can thrive – now and in the future. The Public Policy and Advocacy Manager is integral to UWGC’s policy and advocacy work across UWGC’s nine-county, three-state region. As a leading convenor and philanthropic investor, UWGC strengthens systems supporting family well-being. Through policy and advocacy, we can achieve short- and long-term wins that make systems work for families.
The Public Policy and Advocacy Manager will provide strategic leadership and daily management of efforts that advance our local, state and federal policy agenda while also building the advocacy capacity of our staff, volunteers and partners.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
<ul><li>Provide day-to-day support for staff, volunteers and partners to influence policy at national, state and local levels.</li>
<li>Track identified legislative and public policy priorities and update UWGC staff and volunteers on status changes.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the director to identify and create strategies for calls to action with UWGC constituencies.</li>
<li>Build advocacy capacity of UWGC staff, volunteers and partners through professional development, convenings and issue education.</li>
<li>Support relationships with existing and new community partners, coalition members and lawmakers.</li>
<li>Represent UWGC at coalitions, conferences, task forces and legislative meetings.</li>
<li>Use UWGC messaging and message frames to prepare action alerts, talking points and testimony, issue briefs, letters, press statements, opinion editorials, website updates, blogs, and legislative and public policy reports.</li>
<li>Stay informed of national best practices and trends and provides strategic advice about how to integrate into UWGC’s public policy and advocacy work.</li>
<li>Monitor program quality and impact and creates reports.</li>
<li>Manage projects and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Work to grow UWGC’s advocacy network.</li>
<li>Organize and execute advocacy events and initiatives.</li>
<li>Together with the Public Policy and Advocacy Director, support the UWGC Public Policy Committee.</li>
</ul>Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and at least three years’ full-time, professional work experience with significant responsibilities. Education cannot substitute for work experience.</li>
<li>Team orientation, ambition, and a strong work ethic.</li>
<li>Willing to work weekends and evenings and travel throughout Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana as necessary.</li>
<li>Access to a car, possession of a valid driver’s license, and proof of current automobile insurance.</li>
<li>Complete and pass all background checks and security clearances.</li>
</ul>Core Competencies:
<ul><li>Believe authentically in UWGC’s work and understand the vital role that building champions for our work plays in realizing our vision.</li>
<li>Work proactively and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li>
<li>Successfully collaborate across teams and organizations to achieve results.</li>
<li>Have excellent written and oral communication skills and strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Be comfortable with qualitative and quantitative data.</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and ensure positive relationships with partner organizations and constituencies.</li>
<li>Meet deadlines and show initiative in taking on new tasks and projects.</li>
<li>Seek out information, solutions to problems, and relevant opportunities.</li>
<li>Embrace technology and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with Salesforce, Asana and advocacy software (Muster, Voter Voice, or similar) is a bonus.</li>
</ul>Salary starting $60,000, plus competitive benefits package.
Applicants should apply by&nbsp;Friday, February&nbsp;16, 2024,&nbsp;via the link below:
<a href="https://jobapply.page.link/fYcx6" target="_blank">https://jobapply.page.link/fYcx6</a>
UWGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

United Way of Greater Cincinnati

Public Policy and Advocacy Manager

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