This hybrid role manages and creates new donor engagement programs and builds a donor stewardship program. Responsibilities include growing the donor base to meet strategic goals, with an emphasis on affinity groups, monthly giving, and donor stewardship

Core Role

• Lead Affinity Group Management including research, development, and implementation of new and/or revised affinity groups to reach Resource Development goals of new donor acquisition and retention.

• Recruit and manage a diverse group of high-level volunteers to serve on Affinity Groups.

• Evaluate effectiveness of annual giving strategy based on metrics established in coordination with VP of Donor Relations. Take action to improve return on investment.

• Launch new modes of engagement with an emphasis on digital giving, monthly giving programs, and enhance the current direct mail program.

• Research, establish and implement annual giving and donor stewardship best practices, working collaboratively with VP of Donor Relations

• Manage, in coordination with VP of Donor Relations, the board and volunteer giving strategy.

• Represent and promote United Way of York County in the local community through community events, networking groups, committees, etc.

• Stay up to date on philanthropy best practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 3-5 years of experience required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• Past experience working with high-level volunteers, boards and committees is preferred.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and organizations.

• Demonstrated reliability and positive work habits.

• Capable of multi-tasking and working under pressure.

• Ability to pass background checks in accordance with insurance provider and legal requirements.

• Proficient at using Microsoft Suite, and the ability to learn organization specific software.