Relationship Manager – Leadership Giving

By bringing people and organizations together to solve our region’s most pressing issues, United Way of Greater St. Louis is making our community a better place to live, work, and thrive. It’s more than a day job. It’s a mission. Come work with us!

The Relationship Manager, Leadership Giving is a relationship-centric position responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting annual Leadership Giving. Common areas of responsibility include prospecting, recruiting, and managing volunteers; developing, implementing, & growing donor programs & events; and executing the departmental strategic plan to recruit, steward, & solicit donor base.

We’re looking for an individual to manage and grow a portfolio with diverse donors and assist with the stewardship process for lifespan of donors and volunteers.

This role will help increase Society membership and revenue goals by generating a pipeline of individual prospects using wealth screening tools, online research, and donor recommendations. Using data, research, and collaboration, the role will set donor engagement goals. Supporting volunteers with timeline/schedule management, meeting coordination & leadership, and preparation of supplemental materials (data/reports, talking points, scripts, agendas, etc.) is a function of this role, along with maintaining accurate donor records using a database/CRM tool.

The Relationship Manager plans and executes programs that appeal to Leadership Society members and creates a strong membership experience through kickoffs, mentor & educational programs, and networking events.

If you possess a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a fundraising and nonprofit sector leadership role with proven results, we would like to hear from you. A Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, political science, communications, finance, or nonprofit management is ideal. Proficiency in using and maintaining donor databases as well as Microsoft Office and strong analytical and critical thinking skills with excellent written and verbal communication are required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your family effective the first of the month after hire, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3 year vesting schedule.

To apply, please submit your resume and/or cover letter to https://helpingpeople.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1198154 or submit your resume to Careers@stl.unitedway.org.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

United Way of Greater St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.