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.
• Investing in evidence-based programming to increase opportunity and employment, ensure financial empowerment for families, and resource high quality early education. 
• Measuring progress and strengthening the nonprofit sector in data/evaluation, leadership, and organizational effectiveness

Position Summary

The Manager, Individual Giving is responsible for managing relationships with individual midlevel donors contributing up to $10,000. This role aims to strengthen donor commitment through tailored outreach and strategic engagement, while also supporting volunteer-led fundraising initiatives. This role will play a key role in growing donor contributions and fostering strong, lasting relationships with both current and prospective donors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Donor Relationship Management:

• Oversee relationships with individual donors contributing up to $10,000, focusing on building personal connections and increasing their engagement with United Way
• Develop and execute strategies to grow allocable giving through education on United Way’s initiatives.

Volunteer-Led Fundraising:

• • Create and manage a tracking mechanism for peer-to-peer fundraising efforts.
  • Support board members and key champions in expanding the donor base by engaging with and leveraging their networks.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Plan and implement donor engagement strategies that create opportunities for increased investment.
• Leverage board and strategic relationships to achieve fundraising goals.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Relevant certifications in fundraising or nonprofit management are a plus.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in fundraising or campaign management, with a focus on individual donor/stakeholder engagement.
• Proven success in managing donor relationships and developing tailored outreach strategies.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to present strategies and engage donors.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously.
• Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems. Experience with data analysis tools is preferred.

HIRING RANGE

$80,000-$110,000

The hiring range for this role accounts for the many factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403 (b) retirement plan with organization match
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

Why Join Us? 

You’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with donors on a personal level and play a vital role in increasing contributions that fund critical community initiatives. If you are passionate about fundraising and driven to create change, we’d love to hear from you.

TO APPLY

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.

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