Development Coordinator

United Way of Southwest Virginia•Christiansburg, VA

1d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Coordinator works directly with other Development Team Members to achieve UWSWVA's fundraising goals by providing resource development expertise, strategic accounts management, and hands-on coordination. As a member of the UWSWVA team, the Development Coordinator contributes to the strategic goals and priorities for the organization's year-round resource development efforts by building and sustaining resources. The Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Development to carry out the work of United Way's mission of leading community change to improve people's lives in Southwest Virginia.

Requirements

"Can Do!" attitude and a heart for serving people in need.
Strong commitment to maintaining integrity and confidentiality of donor information.
Ability to assign, direct and coordinate the activity of volunteers and monitor progress on delegated work.
Ability to manage and lead staff members to reach goals.
Ability to build strong relationships among donors and key stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with other staff, volunteers, and community leaders while managing multiple priorities and tasks, achieving results, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to develop, implement and manage budgets and project plans.
Ability to facilitate meetings and groups.
Computer Proficiency and Experience: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Publisher.
Knowledge of audiovisual production and event planning.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and prioritizing skills, and relationship-building skills.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred, with minimum 3 years related experience in sales or development required.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required.
Access to reliable, high-speed internet at home required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, accounting, and geometry.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to applicants who reside between Wytheville, Virginia and the New River Valley service area and be available to attend early morning, evening, and/or weekend meetings on a periodic basis and should be able to travel independently throughout Southwest Virginia.

Responsibilities

Organize and manage the annual workplace giving campaign within assigned geographical and/or divisional areas, meeting specific goals, timelines, and strategies for each area and/or division as established by the Development Director.
Follow a call plan assigned by the Development Director to include cold calls to generate new revenue at workplace campaign sites.
Work with the Development Team to achieve its annual revenue goal.
Track and record donor touchpoints using donor database.
Maintain relationships with key donors to ensure year-round support and assistance to promote United Way and its programs and initiatives in the community.
Develop new partnerships and giving opportunities through workplace campaigns to broaden the base of financial support for United Way by furthering current and prospective donors' engagement and retention and fostering their long-term relationships with the organization.
Collaborate with the Development Team and the Development Director to review previous campaign performance and giving histories, possible areas for improvement or increase local economic conditions, and other relevant information to help determine realistic yet growth-oriented fundraising potentials.
Engage people in giving to United Way, advocacy, and volunteering to support the United Way mission.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all donor information.
Provide excellent customer service to donors, sponsors, and prospects.
Participate in all events and activities, demonstrating the ability to be a good colleague, proactive collaborator, and team builder.
Responsible to plan and carry out the recruiting, orientation, and training of fundraising volunteers and provide ongoing motivational support, aid, and technical assistance within assigned areas of responsibility.
Work in conjunction with other Development Team Members in the planning, organizing, and carrying out of special events.
Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.