Leadership Giving Relationship Manager

United Way; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Greater St. Louis is seeking a Leadership Giving professional to steward gifts of $1,000 or more and engage key donors. You will supervise volunteers, build engagement plans, and analyze past campaigns to improve future efforts.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with executives and community partners, with a focus on achieving annual leadership gifts aligned to UWGSL's strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; minimum 2 years fundraising experience.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and donor events is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support to society volunteers, including setting goals and timelines.
• Develop and implement donor engagement and solicitation strategies.
• Manage donor relations and re-engagement efforts with leaders.
• Collaborate with peers and volunteers to meet fundraising goals and objectives.

Skills

Relationship management

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Project management

Fundraising

Microsoft Office

Database apps

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

College degree or equivalent

Fundraising experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

United Way of Greater St. Louis is seeking a Leadership Giving professional to steward gifts of $1,000 or more and engage key donors. You will supervise volunteers, build engagement plans, and analyze past campaigns to improve future efforts.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with executives and community partners, with a focus on achieving annual leadership gifts aligned to UWGSL's strategic priorities.