Development Officer

United Way Worldwide • Fort Collins, CO

242d • $57,000 - $59,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Development Officer role at United Way of Larimer County manages a diverse portfolio of resource development and fundraising campaigns and initiatives with an emphasis on soliciting corporate and employee contributions. The Development Officer will call on individuals and companies within Larimer County and garner their financial support to help realize community goals for initiatives pertaining to youth & education and financial stability. The Development Officer is responsible for promoting United Way of Larimer County's mission in Larimer County through relationship building, excellent customer service, and corporate/individual fundraising activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of account management, sales, or fundraising experience, preferably within the nonprofit or community engagement sector.
• Clear and concise communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in overseeing campaigns and projects from initiation to completion.
• Innovative thinking for developing unique campaign concepts, themes, and experiences.
• Proven capacity to inspire teams, delegate tasks, and manage personnel dynamics inclusively.
• Quick thinking and adept problem-solving skills.
• Academic or experiential background in fundraising, sales, account management, or related field.
• Meticulous attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytic and strategic thinking.
• Genuine passion for the nonprofit sector, aligned with the organization's mission and values.
• Proficient in using Constituent Relationship Management software/databases, online giving platforms, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse donor portfolio of corporate and individual accounts to increase revenue and donors.
• Solicit and secure corporate and employee donations; engage with individual donors to renew gifts each year.
• Keep accurate records of all interactions and communications.
• Train, recruit, manage and support volunteer campaign coordinators.
• Support and plan workplace special events.
• Mobilize corporate partners to support community youth & education and financial stability initiatives.
• Engage, develop, and steward individual and corporate philanthropy.
• Establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with all constituents.
• Implement and manage campaign related fundraising and stewardship events.
• Manage departmental work plans and support departmental special projects, as assigned.
• Work cross-functionally with Communications, Operations, Finance, and Community Impact.
• Attend and participate in Resource Development and other staff meetings including internal and external work group committees as needed.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid health benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree