What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Business Development position at United Way of Greenbrier Valley?
The United Way of Greenbrier Valley is dedicated to improving lives and building a stronger community. Our mission is to unite people and organizations to collaborate in the areas of education, financial stability, and health.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Business Development Director to support our programs, fundraising, daily operations, event planning, and records/financial management while helping us achieve our mission and vision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Management: Collaborate with the team to organize events, manage volunteers, and coordinate with partner agencies across the region.
- Fundraising & Development: Assist with fundraising efforts, including donor outreach, grant writing, and event planning. Track donations and manage relationships with key donors
- Community Outreach: Engage with the community, create awareness about the organization's work, and represent the nonprofit at local events or meetings when requested.
- Administrative Support: Handle administrative tasks, such as managing 211 communications and data, scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
- Marketing & Communications: Assist with creating content for social media, newsletters, and other promotional materials to highlight the United Way's work.
- Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external partners to build relationships and ensure the success of programs and events.
- 211 Support: Ensure that callers are guided to the most relevant and up-to-date services available in the area.
Job Description:
Essential Functions Of The Position:
- Fundraising: Grant writing software management and research
- Manage all gift receipting and acknowledgment processes, including providing prompt, accurate, and tailored acknowledgment communication for select donor gifts
- Collaborate with the executive director to track and manage all pledges and gifts, producing revenue reports for internal distribution; regularly meet with the executive director and senior accountant to reconcile revenue in the accounting system
- Assist the community by directing individuals to the right resources or agencies through calls to 211
- Community support via phone, events, and in-person visits
- Event planning
- Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the executive director
- Some administrative tasks required
- Analyze processes and controls; propose and implement improvements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in administration, social work, account management, and/or public health, with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. Nonprofit experience is preferred.
- PASSION FOR HELPING OTHERS AND A COMMITMENT TO OUR MISSION
- Proven experience in program management, fundraising, community outreach, or other relevant field
- Preferred experience includes: fundraising, knowledge of CRM software, event planning, administration
- Experience with grant writing software
- Familiarity with federal and state grant application processes and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of donor stewardship and fundraising strategies
- Experience with corporate sponsorships and partnerships
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Highly self-motivated, detail and results-oriented
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills (listening, interpersonal, oral, written)
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work and multiple requests/projects/events
- Self-starter with initiative to proactively investigate discrepancies and offer process improvements
- Ability to effectively utilize accounting software (Donation Tracker)
- A high degree of professionalism, confidence, and flexibility that allows the incumbent to work collaboratively and effectively with stakeholders and colleagues
How to Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and any additional documentation to the designated contact person for this position.
