Director, Development
About UWGPSNJ
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey’s (United Way) mission is to end poverty and expand opportunity for all. We are focused on new approaches to harnessing the collective power of our region to help individuals and families break the cycle of poverty and new ways of engaging and investing in the communities we serve. We deploy several tools to that end, including:
- Convening local and national leaders to build and execute high-impact strategies to reduce economic insecurity in the region.
- Motivating individual, corporate, and institutional philanthropy.
- Measuring progress and strengthening the nonprofit sector in data/evaluation, leadership, and organizational effectiveness
Role Summary
- Annual Campaign Management
- Lead the planning, execution, and management of the annual campaign, encompassing workplace and individual donor segments.
- Ensure strategies are effectively implemented to meet or exceed fundraising goals.
- Support for Major Donors
- Provide strategic support to the CEO/President in managing relationships with donors contributing over $10,000.
- Assist in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-value donors to enhance engagement and contributions.
- Workplace Campaign Portfolio Management
- Manage a portfolio of the top 30 workplace campaigns, executing strategies to maximize engagement and fundraising results.
- Volunteer-Based Development Strategy
- Lead and manage volunteer-based development strategies to encourage peer-to-peer solicitation.
- Utilize board and strategic relationships to achieve fundraising goals.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (preferred).
- 7-10 years of experience in fundraising or campaign management, with a proven track record in overseeing successful campaigns.
- Experience in managing major donor relationships and workplace campaigns.
- Expertise in campaign planning, execution, and donor engagement.
- Strong relationship management, communication, and strategic planning abilities.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and volunteers.
- Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems.
- Familiarity with data analysis and performance tracking tools.
- High level of ethical integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Compensation:
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This hybrid role compensation range is $111,540 to $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This role is an at-will employee of United Way. UWGPSNJ promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. UWGPSNJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.