Manager, Corporate Relations
Organization: United Way of the Midlands
Job Title: Manager, Corporate Relations
Department: Donor Engagement
FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt
Location: Omaha, NE (Onsite)
UWM’s Mission: To UNITE our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
UWM Guiding Principles:
Build TRUST in everything we do
Extend GRACE by thinking beyond yourself
Show GRIT by bringing it every day
Be OPEN to embrace others’ differences
Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing
Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly
As an organization that has been around for 100 years, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bridging the business and not-for-profit sectors to create a Circle of Support that helps our neighbors overcome difficult challenges and start building a better future. UWM’s funded programs and direct services address social and economic disparities and meet families’ essential needs such as healthy food, safe and stable housing, physical and mental health services, career preparation, and job training. We are also diligently working to learn more about the experiences of different communities and to strive for inclusivity and equity so individuals and families can lead the best lives possible.
The United Way of the Midlands is looking for a Manager of Corporate Relations with strong relationship-building skills. An individual who enjoys working with and for the community in improving ideas with employee fundraising, special fundraising events as well as applying for available grants and/or proposing for sponsorships for events within the community. The Manager, of Corporate Relations needs to understand the role of UWM within our community, the trends affecting the residents most in need, and the role of UWM donors in supporting those needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, detail-oriented candidate who aspires to utilize their account knowledge in the non-profit sector.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages and sets expectations for fundraising activities through development of goals and strategies on an account-by-account basis.
Develops annual plan and manages accounts for a segment of the annual fundraising campaign. This includes setting goals and objectives to increase revenue each year. Provides periodic reports to management regarding status of assigned accounts, including accurate projections.
Meets annual revenue goals as well as goals for personal contact with donors and prospects.
Assists with the maintenance and growth of the organization's e-pledging systems.
Executes a plan for new account development throughout the organization and with selected volunteers in the community.
Executes a strategic Customer Relationship Management program and captures all conversations and observations into an electronic CRM system (ANDAR).
Works collaboratively on projects with all departments within the organization.
May be responsible for managing special projects as assigned.
May lead sponsorship opportunities.
May lead one or more Donor Engagement strategies.
May lead foundation and/or prospect research.
Delivery of campaign materials to workplaces across the Greater Omaha metropolitan area.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.
English proficiency sufficient for communication with supervisors, co-workers, clients, and customers.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Knowledge of CRM Contact Management systems; Andar or similar (Raiser's Edge) Database software; MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher Design software; Internet browser software; MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Processing software.
Must have a good understanding of philanthropy and the role non-profit organizations play as a safety net for the most vulnerable in our community.
Must have the ability to effectively represent UWM during community and stakeholder meetings.
Must be highly organized, responsive and be able to handle multiple deliverables at the same time.
Must be a great teammate that cares deeply about the overall success of UWM and for our community.
Driving is an essential function of this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Public Administration or related field.
Three to five years related experience and/or training in sales management, account management, community development, capital campaign fundraising, and/or annual fundraising campaigns.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Regularly reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits:
Shared health, dental and vision insurance
Generous 401(k) Retirement plan
Paid vacation and sick time
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite cafeteria and gym
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to resume@UWMidlands.org
United Way of the Midlands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.