Careers at United Way of Denton County

United Way of Denton County (UWDC) is a fast-paced, dynamic organization focused on improving and transforming lives in Denton County. This exciting work is made possible by our dedicated Development team. UWDC helps people in need across Denton County by mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive.

This 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 sponsors hips and individual gifts. They also facilitate existing donor engagement, recognition, retention and appreciation. The Development position leads fundraising activities including: employee giving campaigns, county-wide partnership development. The Development position will be responsible for achieving account portfolio goals. 

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans to successfully achieve revenue objectives.
• Achieve annual revenue goals for account portfolio.
• Maintain timely, accurate and up-to-date documentation for all UWDC activities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed donor account and fundraising information in Andar and other UWDC systems.
• Cultivate and manage donor relationships efficiently and effectively.
• Complete departmental and inter-departmental activities to achieve fundraising goals

Account Management

• Direct responsibility for building strong, win-win relationships with business partners and individual donors.
• Accountable for facilitating highly effective communication with existing donors and new prospects.
• Build cross-functional relations hips with organizations and individuals at all levels.
• Hold meetings throughout the community with partners and individual donors to build and enhance relationships.
• Secure new employee giving campaign partnerships.
• Increase overall participation at existing employee giving campaigns.
• Increase overall funds raised through employee giving campaigns.
• Cultivate and nurture Leaders hip Gift and Planned Gift donations.
• Serve as the year-round point of contact and strategic advisor for employee giving campaign partnerships.
• Provide the “best of class experience” for community investors through proactive communication, excellent donor experiences and ongoing communication.
• Training and equip workplace giving campaign Ambassadors.
• Plan and execute UWDC development team special events and donor recognition activities.
• Leverage community volunteers to achieve new donor development goals.

New Donor Development

• Secure market intelligence and develop strategies that lead to increased development successes.
• In collaboration with the Development Team build a pipeline of high priority prospects , conduct background research, develop approaches to secure employee giving campaign partnerships.
• In partnership with the Chief Development Officer, create annual account plans and action steps that engage partners on a year-round bas is with UWDC and secures increased financial support for UWDC.
• Leverage community volunteers to achieve new donor development goals.

Volunteer & External Relationship Management

• Develop and support to assist in development activities and goals.
• Develop a deeper connection within the community to achieve fundraising goals and activities.
• Recruit and cultivate new employee giving campaign Ambassadors. 
• Inspire and connect employee campaign Ambassadors to the importance of successful employee giving campaigns , year-round communication, increased volunteerism, and advocacy.

• Demonstrated fundraising or related experience with success in securing new donors and partnerships.
• Proven ability to raise funds working collaboratively with teams of 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.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to function strategically with proven ability to execute a fundraising plan in a timely basis.
• Ability to take initiative and be creative in thinking and solutions generation.
• Organized and able to multi-tas k in a fast-paced team environment consisting of staff and community volunteers.
• High-energy, enthusiastic, flexible, self-starting individual with a positive outlook.
• 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 staff and volunteer team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to listen, adapt and to persuade others to close fundraising opportunities.
• Confident and self-aware, able to work positively with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is required.
• Proficiency with ANDAR 360 and/ or other fundraising software is 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 three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, account management and/ or related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, provide proof of insurance, own a mobile phone and able to travel throughout Denton County as required to fulfill the duties of the position.
• Must pass criminal history background check upon request.
• Physical health & mobility needed to perform the respons ibilities of the position. Activities such as bending, lifting, stooping, squatting are frequently required to perform duties; including but not limited to lifting or moving up to 30lbs.