Resource Development Director — Donor Growth & Campaigns

United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County is seeking a Resource Development Director to lead and expand our development program, including workplace giving, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, grants, and special events. This role reports to the Executive Director and drives annual fundraising success.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in cultivating donors, soliciting gifts, and building relationships with volunteers, donors, and corporate partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of direct fundraising experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Valid PA driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates community support for the campaign by initiating and maintaining contacts with individuals, businesses, and organizations.
• Manages annual direct mail and online giving campaign; secures corporate sponsorships for the annual campaign and special events.
• Organizes annual special events including the campaign kickoff and celebration, Humanitarian Award reception, Women United and other leadership events.
• Prepares and distributes timely campaign progress reports to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Campaign Committee; analyzes progress and reports.
• Researches, tests, and implements new campaign techniques and materials to improve effectiveness.
• Identifies community conditions that may affect campaign success.
• Prepares, recruits, and trains campaign volunteers and coordinators for the annual campaign.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Organization

Project management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Database software

Job description

United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County is seeking a Resource Development Director to lead and expand our development program, including workplace giving, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, grants, and special events. This role reports to the Executive Director and drives annual fundraising success.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in cultivating donors, soliciting gifts, and building relationships with volunteers, donors, and corporate partners.