Ind Giving Officer

Resource Development 

Position Title: Individual Giving Officer 

Reports To: Director of Individual Giving 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Position Summary:  

Responsible for supporting the Director of Individual Giving with leadership fund-raising and 

stewardship through affinity groups. Primarily responsible for assigned affinity groups and prospects.  

Responsibilities: 

• Manage assigned UWCA Affinity Groups (including record keeping, volunteer management, event planning) 

• Responsible for the continued growth of assigned groups and engagement of members.   

• Identify, recruit, train, and manage volunteer leadership for each assigned society. 

• Work with society volunteer leadership to plan and host events for members.  

• Create intentional meetings with qualified society members to build and maintain a portfolio of donors. 

• Prospect for both new and existing donors who can increase their current level of giving. 

• Regularly collaborate with other departments to achieve coordination of activities. 

• Prepare required fundraising reports and share strategies with other United Ways. 

• Supervise the stewardship plan process for assigned UWCA Affinity Groups and review all applicable donor communications. 

• Organize and maintain current leadership donor files in partnership with the Director of Individual Giving.  

• Acts as United Way representative at various community functions, donor engagement events, and divisional committees maintaining high visibility and continual relationship building.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:  

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Experience in sales, community relationship development, and general knowledge of fundraising best practices. 

• Working knowledge of community, nonprofit organizations, and the social and economic structure of the community.  

• Willingness to continually grow and develop knowledge of local industries and corporate environments. 

• Eagerness to learn about and grow community knowledge of United Way and partner agencies. 

• Ability to grasp ideas and translate them into positive actions and results through problem solving skills. 

• Ability to organize and supervise fundraising efforts involving multiple volunteers, companies, and donors. 

• Ability to motivate self and others.  

• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills. 

• Must be able to demonstrate competency in word processing, excel and database management. 

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree preferred.  

Experience: 

Two to five years of experience with United Way or other fundraising organization, social service agency, or a background in sales or marketing. 

Required: 

Reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance and valid driver’s license. 

Working Conditions: 

Normal office environment involves some travel and occasional overtime.