Career Opportunities
Director of Community Giving and Marketing
Position Description
United Way of Santa Cruz County seeks Director of Community Giving and Marketing. A senior leadership position within the United Way, this key staff member is responsible for developing strategy, planning and implementing the annual community-wide fundraising campaign as well as the marketing and communications plan. In partnership with the Executive Director, this position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities. Position reports to Executive Director.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, organize, direct and implement strategies for all coordinated fundraising activities for community-wide workplace and individual fundraising campaign
- Develop and implement marketing plan to achieve community awareness of United Way goals
- Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with executive and senior management of key accounts, ensuring maximum support in their organizations’ campaigns
- Account management
- Manage leadership giving programs
- Develop and execute year round giving, including direct mail
- Development, creation and production of campaign print materials
- Develop and execute Annual Report
- Plan and coordinate several campaign events
- Communications with media
- Public speaking
- Staff supervision of part-time temporary Campaign Associates
- Communications with leadership-level individuals
- Management of donor affinity groups including billing and tracking
- Social media, web & e-newsltters
- Interface with national and regional counterparts and implementing new branding etc.
Required Qualifications
Experience with/knowledge of:
Nonprofit fundraising, sales and marketing, excellent interpersonal and communications skills, excellent writing and editing skills, organized in thought and action, demonstrated ability to manage large projects with multiple priorities. Must be comfortable taking lead roles and accepting leadership. Must be comfortable speaking one-on-one and before large groups. Demonstrate ability to quickly learn new systems and skills as needed. Report and media writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook), and Facebook.
Desired Qualifications
Experience/knowledge of:
United Way’s mission and programs, community building activities, working within a dynamic environment, and some familiarity with accounting procedures.
Skill/Ability to:
Do dynamic public speaking, multi-task, build relationships with a variety of people, meet deadlines, work without administrative support, be a self starter. Ability to work well with diverse constituency, including volunteer committees and community partners.
Physical Requirements
Position requires sitting and using a computer keyboard and screen for long periods of time; moderate physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, reaching and carrying objects up to 25 lbs; must be able to drive and provide reliable personal transportation with mileage reimbursed at current IRS rates.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of employment and education experience.
Salary & Benefits
Salary range $63,835 - $90,522, dependent on applicant’s years of relevant education and experience. Health and dental insurance after one full month of employment; 6% of salary contribution to employee's 403(b) retirement account after one full month of employment; and liberal vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
The United Way of Santa Cruz County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Important Dates and Deadlines
February 17th, 2012
Closing Date for Cover Letter and Resume (Due by 5:00pm)
February 20th, 2012
Candidates Contacted for Interviews
February 29th, 2012 and March 1st, 2012
Interviews with Selected Applicants
To Apply:
1. Submit one (1) signed original cover letter and resume detailing your skills and experience to us by Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 5pm.
Please include in your cover letter and resume a list of three professional references, individuals who have immediate knowledge of your work. Please include name, title, organization, address, telephone number, and state the capacity in which the individual knows your work. References will not be contacted until after interviews with the selected applicants.
2. Mailing Address Hand Delivery
Human Resources Human Resources
PO Box 1458 4450 Capitola Road, Suite 106
Capitola CA 95010 Capitola CA 95010
Email: hr@unitedwaysc.org Fax: (831) 479-5477
(Word or .PDF format only)
United Way of Santa Cruz County is an EEOC employer.
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