Community Development Lead — Union & Anson Counties

United Way Of Central Carolinas Inc; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

United Way of Greater Charlotte is seeking a Manager, Community Development serving Union and Anson Counties to drive annual revenue and manage community impact initiatives. This role reports to the Associate Director, Corporate Philanthropy and collaborates with the Director of Community Initiatives in a hybrid, multi-site environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 7+ years of leadership experience, and strong skills in project management, strategic planning, and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree beneficial
• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience, leadership and/or supervisory responsibilities beneficial
• Skills: Advanced project management, strategic planning, change management, business acumen, influence without authority
• Responsibilities: Complex program oversight, cross-functional integration, strategic initiative development, organizational process improvement
• Executive communication, strategic vision, organizational leadership, budgeting responsibility, and ability to lead people.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Generation & Development: Develops and executes annual revenue strategies for Union and Anson Counties, including workplace campaigns, individual giving, grants, sponsorships, and major gifts in coordination with internal partners
• Collaboratively works to ensure that annual revenue goals are met
• Conducts year-round stewardship of a diversified portfolio of donors
• Actively researches and participates in identifying potential new revenue streams
• Community Engagement & Partnerships: Deepens United Way’s presence and relationships within the broader community through participation in civic and professional groups
• Develops and stewards relationships with community partners, including funded agencies
• Represents United Way of Greater Charlotte on community initiatives and speaking engagements
• Community engagement activities
• Volunteer & Event Management: Leads, stewards, and manages relationships with volunteers including Advisory Boards and Grant Funding volunteers
• Plans and leads community engagements and events
• General Organizational Responsibilities: Ensures ethical and responsible management of local organizational resources
• Maintains proactive, collaborative team participation across Philanthropy and Community Impact teams

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Change management

Business acumen

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree beneficial

Job description

United Way of Greater Charlotte is seeking a Manager, Community Development serving Union and Anson Counties to drive annual revenue and manage community impact initiatives. This role reports to the Associate Director, Corporate Philanthropy and collaborates with the Director of Community Initiatives in a hybrid, multi-site environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 7+ years of leadership experience, and strong skills in project management, strategic planning, and