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Employment Opportunties

Donor Relations Manager

Job Title: Donor Relations Manager
Department: Engagement
Reports to: Director, External Engagement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Director, External Engagement, the Donor Relations Manager will support and advance high-quality, year- round relationships with key donor segments including leadership and major donors to attract and sustain resources to support United Way of San Diego County’s strategic direction and community impact initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Track and support year-round engagement plans and key metrics for high-priority segments of donors with goals of fostering personal connections and longstanding ties to UWSD throughout their donor journey. Assist in developing engagement plans as requested.
  • Manage acknowledgement process for donor segments. Draft and produce personalized and high-volume communications for high-priority segments of donors.
  • Identify opportunities and produce personalized donor stewardship communications to advance stronger engagement with UWSD.
  • Work closely with donors to ensure designation requests, acknowledgment letters, stock transfers, and other high touch customer service needs are met.
  • Work with Engagement team to coordinate tailored and effective lapsed donor campaigns for specific donor segments.
  • Assist Director with strategic stewardship for high-net worth donors and prospects.
  • Monitor reporting needs and generate all donor segmentation reports and communication tracking .
  • Research potential donors, foundations, and other development opportunities to expand UWSD’s network of donors.
  • Work closely with the Marketing team on prospecting efforts for low to high dollar donor cultivation.
  • Provide exceptional customer service for cross departmental collaboration, as well as external donor groups.
  • Manage and coordinate events for donor recognition and recruitment.
  • Primary support to implement wealth-screening and relationship-mapping tools.
  • Other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Effective and engaging communication – Brings UWSD brand to life and enables everyone who interacts with UWSD to experience the power of our mission.
  • Effective fundraising – Is Donor focused and results driven, with relentless focus on gaining financial resources to supportUWSD’s mission and community impact strategic objectives.
  • Cross functional capability and collaboration – Work effectively in a cross-functional, matrix organization. Bring a team- orientated mindset and approach to work. Demonstrate skills and abilities to collaborate for results.
  • Relationship oriented – Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
  • Creating Brand experience for everyone (individuals, donors, partners) – Effective and passionate communicator, articulating the UWSD message in a way that inspires others to act in service to the organization and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or related professional work experience required.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES 

  • Should possess strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to exercise initiative, independent good judgment, flexibility, discretion, and solid decision making .
  • Should possess excellent project management skills and disciplined time management skills with strong accountability.
  • Must possess strong multitasking and prioritizing skills, with exemplary attention to detail.
  • Must be a quick learner with ability to learn new database systems and easily adapt to change.
  • Must have excellent relationship building skills, strong organization, and follow up skills.
  • Must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and demonstrate confidence working within a fast-paced teamenvironment.
  • Must have experience in managing and tracking information via CRM and/or donor databases
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is essential; experience using Microsoft CRM orcomparable fundraising database software preferred.

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.

  • Hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls.
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with Leadership, Staff and the Public. Must be able to exchangeaccurate information in these situations.
  • 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. Hybrid schedule with one day a week in-office. However, flexibility is required due to the nature of business. Schedule may be changed as needed, to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Job Title: Content Marketing Specialist
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Marketing Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Part-Time
Timeframe: Temporary (June 1st, 2023 – December 31st, 2023)
Location: San Diego County, must be able to work in office on Tuesdays & 3rd Wednesday of every month. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Content Marketing Specialist will help to support the Marketing team in creating content across all channels. This individual will be responsible for managing content-driven projects from inception to completion by working with both internal and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Creation 

  • Creates copy for key marketing projects, including the San Diego County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition campaign, San Diego Gives Day of Service, the redesign of UWSD’s website, UWSD’s core values, Community Impact initiatives, fundraising campaigns, donation drives, and more 
  • Proposes and implements copy concepts in an engaging way for an array of different audiences including donors, partners, and community members
  • Creates compelling and effective copy for website content and landing pages, digital ads, social media, video scripts, SEO blog posts, digital newsletters, print collateral, digital assets, emails, donor appeal letters, press releases, articles, presentations, surveys, and more
  • Conducts keyword research and optimizes content for search engines
  • Uses data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of content, adjusts as needed, and analyzes success to inform future content 
  • Contributes to the development of UWSD’s audience personas, marketing copywriting processes, and brand style guide
  • Creates monthly editorial calendar for all digital content
  • Drives brand voice and story in an inspiring and persuasive way to boost UWSD visibility and move audiences to action

General Marketing Support

  • Works with web agency and freelance designer to facilitate website copy updates and outsourced creative 
  • Outsources translations for collateral
  • Supports press events, onsite Community Impact events, etc. as needed as a representative of Marketing team
  • Creates and designs social posts, flyers, landing page mockups, posters, one-pagers, presentations, and other creative assets as needed
  • Manages assigned marketing projects and project process to ensure deadlines are met: intake projects, monitor workflow, communicate project status updates to stakeholders, route for approvals, manage deliverables and adjust timelines as needed
  • Creates detailed schedule/plan identifying the tasks needed to successfully achieve project success and deadlines for marketing projects
  • Assists with other marketing and communications duties as required, such as organizing campaign materials, collecting and organizing testimonials, and editing content from agencies

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Effective Communication – is a skilled and passionate communicator who can promote and sell ideas persuasively to inspire others to act in service to the organization and to the community.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration – works effectively cross-functionally and brings a team-oriented mindset to work. Demonstrates skills and capabilities to collaborate with others to see projects to completion.
  • Relationship Oriented – understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
  • Drive for Stakeholder Success – manages projects as shared goals, communicates plans to stakeholders, and works collaboratively with stakeholders on priorities. Gathers data and reports on findings to evaluate goals.
  • Adaptability and Change Management – Manages ambiguity and continues to drive toward results while operating with transparency and providing as much clarity and stability as possible. Demonstrates flexibility with the ability to shift gears while handling risk and uncertainty.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: BS in Marketing, Communications, English or related field

Experience: and/or 1 – 3 years of experience in a corporate/agency environment or equivalent in marketing, copywriting, journalism, or communications/PR. Experience in nonprofit or social service sector preferred but not required. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES 

  • Strong copywriting skills, both with long and short-form content, that displays the ability to cater to a wide variety of audiences across different channels
  • Exceptional skill in social media writing (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok), including use of hashtags and relevant acronyms
  • Familiarity with SEO concepts and keyword search tools 
  • Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team
  • Ability to be agile and adaptable to fluid project plans to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel, or similar preferred
  • Experience with project management software like Asana or similar preferred
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences
  • Must represent UWSD respectfully and embody organization values
  • Passion for creating institutional change in the San Diego County community 

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 approximately 70% of the time and participate in meetings on and off-site approximately 30% 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
  • Hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls

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:

Schedule will be determined once hired with 20 hours distributed between a typical Monday – Friday workweek. However, flexibility is required due to the nature of business. Schedule may be changed as needed, to include evenings, weekends and holidays. Schedule is hybrid, with the expectation of working in-office every Tuesday and the third Wednesday of every month. 

How do I apply?
Please upload your resume and cover letter here to apply
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Revised 06/2023

Job Title: Corporate Engagement Executive
Department: Engagement
Reports To: Director, External Engagement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Full Time
Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Engagement Executive assists the Director of External Engagement in building, maintaining, and growing relationships with local corporate partners with the overall goal of increasing revenue for the organization. Corporate Engagement Executives are responsible for overseeing a large portfolio of companies within selected industries and assisting these companies throughout the year in achieving their community engagement goals in the areas of employee and corporate giving, corporate social responsibility service projects, volunteering, and community engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Account Management: Responsible for engaging corporate accounts ranging from large revenue opportunities ($500K +), mid-range ($50K – $500K), and small revenue opportunities ($1K – $50K).
  • Relationship Management: Develop and manage relationships with business leaders, key stakeholders, and donors at corporate accounts. Identify and present diverse ways for companies to engage with UWSD, such as corporate grantmaking, sponsorships, and cause marketing opportunities.
  • Project Support for Corporate Social Responsibility Service Projects: Assist with the management and operations of year-round engagement with corporate partners in portfolio, such as volunteer days of service and donation drives.
  • Account Analysis: Assist with data gathering, research, and analysis for goal setting and projections. Prepare weekly projection reports and other reports as assigned.
  • Project Support: Actively participate in/support campaign coordinator training and management presentations.
  • Data Entry: Maintain accurate and timely progress notes on assigned accounts as well as related projects. Demonstrate use of account management tool (Andar) and other databases/resources as necessary.
  • Other duties & responsibilities as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Relationship Oriented
  • Brand Steward
  • Effective Fundraiser
  • Effective and Engaging Communication
  • Self-starter and innovative

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in a business/corporate environment or nonprofit fundraising position

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and perform under stressful conditions
  • Demonstrated ability to track projects
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively and follow-through
  • Demonstrated ability to set and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated skill at the intermediate level in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills. Including public speaking and report writing
  • Demonstrated team player, with positive attitude; enthusiastic and creative
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and good judgment
  • Demonstrated strong numerical aptitude
  • Valid Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and ability to provide current vehicle insurance documentation
  • Must utilize own transportation for fieldwork (with expense reimbursement)
  • Flexibility in scheduling outside of normal business hours to include evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Spanish Language Proficiency preferred. 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 accommodations 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 be 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 file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Must be able to use computer.
  • 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 nature of business. Schedule may be changed as needed, to include evenings, weekends and holidays. Currently operating with a hybrid schedule.

Updated 06/2023

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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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