Director of Resource Development

3517 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615 USA View phone number on workus.org uwsjc.org

United Way of St. Joseph County

Director of Resource Development

Reports To: President & CEO

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Summary & Scope

The Director of Resource Development is an outward facing role with the objective to maximize

giving and meeting donor fundraising goals through a concerted effort to establish and grow

meaningful relationships with company leadership, key influencers, stakeholders and priority donors

to retain the current donor base and develop new business and donor relationships.

This position is responsible for leading all aspects of workplace campaigns to establish, grow and

strengthen relationships with employers, donors and internal leadership to maximize engagement

including collaboration with and coordination of Employee Campaign Managers (ECM’s) to create an

effective team in meeting and growing fundraising goals. This position will also be responsible for

raising funds through certain grant applications and processing.

Essential Duties And Ressponsibiliites

70% - Fundraising, Donor Development and Mission Advancement

20% - Grant Writing, Processing and Tracking

10% - Volunteer Coordination and Community Engagement

• Responsible for building and managing corporate fundraising initiatives including workplace

campaigns, corporate gifts, special events and sponsorships.

• Develop and implement annual and long-range strategies and goals for fundraising to include

increased giving, participation and engagement.

• Cultivate new business, new donor relationships and manage the strategies for these

prospects.

• Utilize CRM system for relationship management and data accuracy.
• Present to groups about the UWSJC’s mission, cause and impact in a variety of business and

interest groups.

• Collaborate with other fundraising team members to ensure all workplace campaigns are

successful.

• Collaborate with finance team in updating, tracking and processing campaign results.

3517 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615 USA View phone number on workus.org uwsjc.org

• Manages, tracks and completes responsibilities as necessary within the application process of

assigned grants which support the organization’s programs and missions.

• Supports and, at times creates and leads, volunteer engagement initiatives.

Additional Requirements & Competencies

• Develops and communicates a thorough understanding and support for the mission of

UWSJC.

• Supports and attends UWSJC events, including occasional outside business hours and

weekends.

• Actively engages in business networking opportunities.
• Understanding of and ability to regularly access reporting and synthesize research to

understand and communicate impact.

• Strong team player including assisting with event planning and occasionally leading events.
• Collaborate with across all UWSJC professionals to ensure maximum impact and customer

service both internally and externally.

• Collaborate with other fundraising and marketing staff to develop content for fundraising

needs including engagement material, presentations and collateral.

• Represent United Way with professionalism, courtesy and discretion maintaining confidential

information used in the performance of duties.

• Perform other duties as opportunities are presented and/or assigned.

Minimum Knowledge And Skills

• Preferred Bachelors’ degree in a related field or 5+ years equivalent experience preferred

(preference given to United Way experience and/or business development and marketing).

• Committed to excellence and to the mission of United Way.
• A self-starter who is motivated and confident to perform with minimal supervision.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and excel in community networking environments.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Quality relationship building skills with strong emotional intelligence.
• Client-focused approach with high adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to develop and implement work and project plans to meet/exceed deadlines and goals.
• Technologically savvy in spreadsheets, databases and CRM platforms.
• History of volunteerism/involvement in non-profit organizations, preferred.

Send Resumes to: ***email_hidden***

EOE M/F/D/V – We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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3517 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615 USA View phone number on workus.org uwsjc.org

United Way of St. Joseph County

Director of Resource Development

Reports To: President & CEO

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Minimum Knowledge And Skills

• Preferred Bachelors’ degree in a related field or 5+ years equivalent experience preferred

(preference given to United Way experience and/or business development and marketing).

• Committed to excellence and to the mission of United Way.
• A self-starter who is motivated and confident to perform with minimal supervision.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and excel in community networking environments.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Quality relationship building skills with strong emotional intelligence.
• Client-focused approach with high adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to develop and implement work and project plans to meet/exceed deadlines and goals.
• Technologically savvy in spreadsheets, databases and CRM platforms.
• History of volunteerism/involvement in non-profit organizations, preferred.

Send Resumes to: ***email_hidden***

EOE M/F/D/V – We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

mailto:***email_hidden***

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