Summary:
Manage and direct the activities of the United Way of South Central MA area to accomplish established organizational objectives and goals. Spearhead fundraising and grant-making.
Maintain accountability for the overall operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within policies set by the Board of Directors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set strategy and implement annual fundraising campaign of $650,000+.
- Develop effective communications strategy for individual and workplace giving; produce materials for annual campaign; conduct outreach across the communities we serve.
- Work with Board of Directors to set fundraising goals and campaign activities.
- Work with Campaign Coordinators to implement workplace giving campaigns; provide materials and support to Coordinators.
- Monitor campaign progress; supervise data collection and financial records.
- Set strategy and implement annual grant-making process.
- Work with Board of Directors to set funding priorities.
- Solicit, organize, and review grant applications.
- Recruit community members, organize and supervise Allocation Panels.
- Work with Board of Directors to review Panel recommendations and finalize grants.
- Evaluate effectiveness of grant-funded activities; monitor impact of grant-funded work.
- Foster relationships with and between Partner Agencies; provide ongoing support.
- Manage financial resources including contributions, disbursements, and operating budget.
- Maintain an appropriate accounting system using accepted accounting principles.
- Ensure that all records are maintained and submitted as required by governmental agencies, United Way Worldwide, and the Board of Directors-appointed auditor.
- Work with the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Treasurer to maintain oversight, transparency, and accuracy of all finances.
- Develop and enhance public awareness of the United Way of South Central MA, its goals and mission.
- Act as UWSCM’s representative in community affairs. Represent UWSCM to local leaders, community organizations, partner agencies, the media, and the general public.
- Develop a close working relationship with community leaders, business and corporate leaders, citizen groups, organizations, institutions, and government agencies.
- Foster donor relations.
- Set communications strategy to raise awareness and esteem of UWSCM and its contributions to the communities we serve.
- Implement communications primarily through annual fundraising campaign, with ongoing communications throughout the year.
- Create and implement annual fundraising and campaign events.
- Design and create content for UWSCM website and social media channels.
- Foster connections between organizations and individuals to enhance health & human services across the communities we serve.
- Serve as a resource for individuals seeking assistance from UWSCM.
- Spearhead administrative practices to facilitate the ongoing operation of the organization.
- Recruit, develop and foster an effective, professional Board of Directors.
- Schedule, prepare materials, oversee documentation and minutes for Board meetings.
- Maintain organizational plans, policies, and procedures to ensure an effective operation of the United Way of South Central MA.
- Manage all staff and develop effective and efficient support systems for UWSCM in such areas as computer services, staff and Board training, personnel, and property management.
- Prepare and present to the board a fiscal year-end report to include: an evaluation of all major activities, status of goals and objectives, and recommendations for the upcoming year.
- Seek training, career development and networking opportunities through local, regional, and national United Way resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree; or a comparable combination of experience and education
- Four (4) or more years of experience in the areas of fundraising, relationship building, leadership or similar, preferably in a non-profit environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Able to successfully complete background check
Salary and Benefits:
- $60,000-$67,000 annually; specific amount depends on prior experience. Currently Paid Time Off (PTO) and retirement contributions are the available benefits.
Send resume and cover letter to jackie.gordon@uww.unitedway.org
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