Development Manager, Union & Anson Counties

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

United Way of Greater Charlotte is hiring a Manager, Community Development serving Union and Anson Counties. You will develop revenue strategies, manage donor portfolios, and foster partnerships to meet annual goals while engaging volunteers and coordinating community initiatives.

The role requires 7+ years of leadership experience, exceptional project management, and strong communication skills to advance racial equity and inclusive community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree beneficial.
• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience, prior 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

• Develops and executes annual revenue strategies for Union and Anson Counties, including workplace campaigns, individual giving, grants, sponsorships, and major gifts in coordinated efforts 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.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to deepen 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.
• Proudly and professionally represents the United Way of Greater Charlotte on community initiatives and speaking engagements, as needed.
• Community engagement activities.
• Leads, stewards, and manages relationships with volunteers, including recruiting, managing, and supporting the Union and Anson County Advisory Boards and Grant Funding volunteers for Union and Anson Counties.
• Plans and leads community engagements and one to two special events.
• General Organizational Responsibilities
• Ensures ethical and responsible management of local organizational resources
• Serves as a proactive and contributing member to the United Way of Greater Charlotte team, performing duties and providing support outside of the functions listed above, as needed

Skills

Advanced project management

Strategic planning

Change management

Business acumen

Influence without authority

Executive communication

Strategic vision

Organizational leadership

Budgeting

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree beneficial

Job description

United Way of Greater Charlotte is hiring a Manager, Community Development serving Union and Anson Counties. You will develop revenue strategies, manage donor portfolios, and foster partnerships to meet annual goals while engaging volunteers and coordinating community initiatives.

The role requires 7+ years of leadership experience, exceptional project management, and strong communication skills to advance racial equity and inclusive community outcomes.