Careers at United Way of Denton County

Current Career Opening(s)

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Position: Resource Development

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Status: Full time – Exempt | Must be able to work a flexible schedule with seasonally frequent early mornings, evenings and weekend work

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Development position, under the direction of the Chief Development Officer, is responsible for researching, prospecting, building a pipeline of potential partners, contacting and securing employee giving campaigns, corporate sponsorships and individual gifts. They also facilitate existing donor engagement, recognition, retention and appreciation. The Development position will also participate in UWDC fundraising activities including: employee giving campaigns, county-wide partnership development, and long-range strategic planning for the securing of financial resources. The Development position will be responsible for setting and achieving account portfolio goals.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

  • Accountable for maintaining timely, accurate and up-to-date documentation for all UWDC business
  • Achieve annual revenue goals for account portfolio including specific metrics within UWDC
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to successfully deploy your time and UWDC resources/volunteer time as related to revenue objectives
  • Maintain accurate and detailed donor and account records in Andar to analyze the effectiveness of the plan against delivering objectives
  • Organize relationship management and donor responsibilities efficiently and effectively
  • Participate as a member of the staff team in regular departmental and inter-departmental activities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Account Management
  • New Donor Development
  • Volunteer & External Relationship Management
  • Cross Functional Team Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrated fundraising/sales experience with success in securing new donors and partnerships
  • Proven ability to raise funds working collaboratively with teams of high-level volunteers, board members, committees and C-suite level leaders
  • Effective oral, written and listening communications skills with an ability to relate with a diverse group of individuals and organizations in an effective manner
  • Ability to function strategically with proven, strong ability to execute on a fundraising plan in a timely basis
  • Ability to take initiative and be creative in thinking and solutions generation
  • Organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • High-energy individual who takes initiative with a positive outlook and functions at a high level in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of assigned accounts in a manner that increases annual results
  • Ability to achieve expectations of the position’s key accountabilities in a team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to listen, adapt and to persuade others to close sales opportunities
  • Confident and self-aware, able to work positively with others
  • Maintains a positive, solutions-focused approach
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is required
  • Proficiency with ANDAR 360 and/or other fundraising software application strongly preferred
  • Perform other related duties as requested - This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. UWDC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree required
  • Two to five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, account management and/or sales experience or other relative experience
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, provide proof of insurance, own a mobile phone and be able to travel throughout Denton County as required to fulfill the duties of the position
  • Must pass criminal history background check
  • Good physical health & sufficient physical mobility to perform assigned tasks. Activities such as bending, lifting, stooping, squatting, etc., are frequent to perform duties; including but not limited to lifting or moving up to 30lbs.

Send BOTH cover letter and resume to Kristin Jones, Chief Development Officer, at Kristin@UnitedWayDenton.org or 1314 Teasley Lane, Denton TX 76205.

United Way of Denton County values diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing guidelines and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against with respect to national origin, race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, people with disabilities, or age.