Full-time

Description

Why United Way Suncoast?

Do you want to be part of a non-profit organization that makes a difference in your community? Do you want to be part of a passionate team focused on improving the lives of others? Now is your opportunity! United Way Suncoast is seeking a Director, Individual Philanthropy. The Director, Individual Philanthropy creates and implements strategies and builds relationships with individuals and affinity groups that advance UWS’s community, building mission and philanthropic objectives.

We're not inviting you to apply for a job. We're inviting you to embrace a movement that gives people the freedom to rise. In return, you'll be embraced by colleagues that will appreciate every contribution you make.

Our team members enjoy a work environment built on transparency and trust. There are many growth opportunities including the ability to learn about and contribute to efforts across the organization. We offer a competitive total rewards package including shortened benefit eligibility periods, several weeks of PTO, and no cost medical and dental options to name a few!

Objectives:

Assists with strategy development and implementation and leads day-to-day operations with strategic expertise.
Serves as the point of contact and relationship manager within an assigned portfolio of accounts, maintaining a focus on maximizing revenue, building donor loyalty and confidence, and implementing UWS’s community impact objectives.
Prepares data-based reports to measure progress and accurately projects annual and multi-year revenue of assigned portfolio.
Prepares research and materials to support the development of individual, foundation, and/or workplace donations.
Collaborates cross-functionally to support volunteers, cabinets, societies, and provide experiences that demonstrate the work and mission of United Way Suncoast.
Manages donor recognition for assigned portfolio(s). Prepares written acknowledgements of donations and impact reports.
Creates new pipeline opportunities as assigned.
Accurately maintains donor data in the CRM system(s).
Supports affinity group, leadership society, and signature event logistics, programming, calendar management, and promotions.
Collaborates to coordinate the creation of branded collateral for affinity groups. Internally promotes the benefits of volunteers being a part of affinity groups.
Serves as an external representative of United Way Suncoast’s mission, vision, and values by participating in committees, serving as spokesperson, and creating and delivering presentations to present key messages on the local, regional, and national platform.
Hires, trains, supervises, and coaches team members and/or volunteers to ensure program goals are achieved, and to provide outstanding internal and external customer service.
As an active member of the Leadership Team, contributes to organizational improvement and risk management.
Embodies and consistently reinforces Our Suncoast Code and Values including applicable elements of leading self, team, and organization.
Develops and refines processes to improve efficiency and achievement of goals and objectives.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills for Success:

Typically requires six (6) or more years of relevant experience, including management and supervisory experience; local experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent training or experience may be accepted in lieu.
CFRE preferred.
Ability to work and drive extensively in the field within the Suncoast region.
Bilingual or multilingual (English/Spanish/Creole) a plus.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

Behaviors reflect a belief that individuals from diverse backgrounds lead to a more successful organization.
Educates oneself about DEI issues within the organization and community.
Demonstrates a willingness to become aware of and address one’s own implicit biases.
Deliberately works to include individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in efforts both internally and externally as appropriate.

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