Work to Impact Our Community

Sooner or later someone will ask where you work. Wouldn’t you like to be part of an organization that is recognized as one of the world’s pre-eminent nonprofits?

United Way employees are central to creating enduring change in our community. We enjoy a professional work environment with supportive co-workers, a strong benefits package, and the satisfaction of knowing that our work improves lives. United Way encourages work/life balance and volunteerism.

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Employee Benefits

  • 23 Days PTO
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision and chiropractic benefits
  • 401K Retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 4 paid hours to volunteer per month

Hiring Process

Our Hiring Policy

United Way employment practices are implemented without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religious beliefs, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.

How to Apply for a Position

Please upload your resume and cover letter here to apply. No phone calls, please.

When You Will Hear From Us

We are not always able to respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application. If you do not hear from us within three weeks, you should assume that we cannot offer you further employment at this time. However, we do keep your application on file for one year.

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Open Positions

Job Title:           Corporate Partnership Manager
Department:    Engagement
Reports to:       Director, External Engagement
FLSA Status:   Exempt/Full-Time
Salary Range: $80,000

POSITION SUMMARY

United Way of San Diego County (UWSD) is dedicated to creating lasting, systemic change that improves the lives of individuals and families throughout San Diego County. The Corporate Partnership Manager plays a critical role in achieving this mission by developing, implementing, and managing strategies to cultivate new corporate and business partnerships. This role is also responsible for providing strategic oversight and support to the Corporate Engagement team to ensure the success of workplace campaigns and other corporate initiatives.

This position is a fit for you, if you:

  • Like connecting people and companies to a mission to make impact in their community.
  • You have connection to San Diego companies and local businesses.
  • Enjoy doing presentations and leading volunteer opportunities.
  • Like working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passionate about creating social change and impact with UWSD.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

New Business Development

  • Identify, evaluate, and pursue strategic opportunities and corporate partnerships that align with UWSD’s mission and deliver measurable ROI for both United Way and its partners.
  • Develop innovative giving strategies that target high-net-worth individuals and corporate donors, enhancing engagement and contribution levels.
  • Recruit new corporate partners and workplace campaign participants, establishing a strong pipeline of prospects.
  • Leverage digital platforms and strategies to prospect, solicit, and secure contributions from new business partners.
  • Stay informed on trends and challenges faced by small businesses in San Diego County and collaborate with the Engagement team to design tailored solutions.

Existing Account Engagement

  • Strengthen relationships with current corporate partners, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement through workplace campaigns and other partnership initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and supervision to Corporate Engagement staff, ensuring effective management of their corporate portfolios.
  • Collaborate with the Corporate Engagement Executive to grow Emerging Leaders memberships and drive participation.
  • Report workplace campaign progress and performance to UWSD leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

Internal Engagement

  • Partner with the Marketing team to create compelling sales toolkits and resources for corporate engagement.
  • Work closely with senior staff to align departmental efforts with broader organizational objectives, fostering collaboration across teams to maximize impact.
  • Identify and implement cross-departmental initiatives to streamline operations and enhance UWSD’s overall effectiveness.

CORE VALUES OF UWSD

United Way prides itself on the quality of our relationships internally and externally. With a strong focus on the following values and guiding principles, candidate will work in the thread of;

  • Uniting Partners – Connecting with a common vision of a better San Diego.
  • Fueling Passion – for a more equitable and inclusive community.
  • Cultivating Impact – by combining community power and innovative solutions to address the pressing, long-standing challenges.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Results-driven with high energy and determination.
  • Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High ethical standards with a strong sense of integrity.
  • Strategic and creative thinker with a progressive mindset.
  • Effective team builder and collaborator with strong organizational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit corporate partnerships or a related field with management responsibilities.
  • Proven track record of successful fundraising, development, and corporate engagement.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Evidence of significant planning, operations, and project management skills.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills; an effective listener and presenter.
  • Evidence of strong analytical and interpretive skills with internal and external data on customer behavior and industry trends.
  • Ability to think outside the box and find creative solutions for problems and partnerships.
  • Experienced in customer service, sales, and/or fundraising principals, with demonstrated success in their application.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and follow-through.
  • Demonstrated team player, with positive attitude.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and good judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • The person in this position frequently communicates with Leadership, Staff and the Public. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • This person must be able to remain in a stationary position at the workstation 25% of the time and participate in meetings on and off-site 75% of the time.
  • This person must be able to utilize their own transportation for visits around the San Diego community up to 100% of the time.
  • The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Weights of up to 30 pounds occasionally lifted (carrying devices provided)

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of incumbents.

Work Schedule:

Typical schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  However, flexibility is required due to the business. Schedule may be changed as needed, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Revised 12/2024