Community Engagement & Affinity Programs Lead

United Way for Southeastern Michigan; Detroit (MI); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Major medical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

AD&D coverage

ASPCA pet insurance

DoorDash discount

20 days paid time off

12 paid holidays

Floating holiday

Resumo da oferta

United Way for Southeast Michigan seeks a Manager of Community & Affinity Engagement to lead initiatives that connect individuals and partners to our mission. You will manage the Emerging Philanthropists affinity group and help grow engagement, time commitments, and fundraising efforts.

In this role you will coordinate with Volunteer Engagement, plan events, and drive strategies that expand our volunteer base while strengthening relationships with diverse community partners.

Qualificações

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
• Experience engaging volunteers, committees, affinity groups, community organizations, or other stakeholder groups.
• Strong relationship management, communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull supplies weighing up to 25-30 pounds.
• Proficiency in project management tools and CRM or engagement management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the Emerging Philanthropists (EP) affinity group and committee, including annual planning, meeting facilitation, member communications, engagement strategy, and fundraising goals.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, participation, and ongoing engagement of EP committee members and affinity group participants.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow affinity group membership, strengthen retention, and deepen members' connection to United Way.
• Identify meaningful opportunities for members to engage through volunteerism, events, advocacy, leadership, and philanthropy, in collaboration with the appropriate internal teams.
• Coordinate with the Director of Volunteer Engagement and Volunteer Engagement team to connect community partners and participants with appropriate volunteer opportunities
• Partner with the events team to plan affinity group engagement programs and experiences, including quarterly Beyond the Boardrooms.
• Identify opportunities to connect affinity group members with United Way initiatives, community needs, and pathways for deeper philanthropic involvement.
• Develop and coordinate community engagement initiatives that create meaningful ways for individuals, groups, and community organizations to connect with United Way's mission.
• Develop strategies to diversify and expand United Way's volunteer base by reaching new audiences, strengthening relationships with a broader range of community partners, and creating accessible opportunities that reflect the communities we serve.
• Coordinate with the Director of Volunteer Engagement and Volunteer Engagement team to connect community partners and participants with appropriate volunteer
• Lead project management for select departmental and organizational initiatives, ensuring clear objectives, work plans, timelines, accountability, and communication across stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects from planning through implementation and evaluation, identifying risks, resolving issues, and keeping deliverables on track.
• Partner with internal teams to develop and deliver engaging experiences and initiatives that support United Way's mission and strategic priorities.
• Monitor participation, engagement, and program outcomes; use results and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Provide project updates, track progress against goals, and recommend process improvements that strengthen execution and the overall participant experience.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Relationship management

Communication

Collaboration across teams

Volunteer engagement

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Ferramentas

CRM systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

United Way for Southeast Michigan seeks a Manager of Community & Affinity Engagement to lead initiatives that connect individuals and partners to our mission. You will manage the Emerging Philanthropists affinity group and help grow engagement, time commitments, and fundraising efforts.

In this role you will coordinate with Volunteer Engagement, plan events, and drive strategies that expand our volunteer base while strengthening relationships with diverse community partners.