Senior Director, Fundraising & Resource Development

United Way Worldwide; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Employer-supported 401(k)

PTO + Federal holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties is seeking a seasoned Director to lead our Resource Development program and collaborate closely with the President & CEO and Leadership Team. The role requires strategic fundraising leadership, donor stewardship, and the ability to implement innovative campaigns across Lake and Sumter Counties.

The ideal candidate will bring five+ years in nonprofit fundraising, proven success launching initiatives, and experience managing budgets, vendors, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and five+ years in nonprofit fundraising.
• Proven success in launching fundraising initiatives and growing revenue.
• Experience securing corporate and foundation gifts.
• Knowledge of donor databases and research tools.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the President & CEO develop and implement diverse fundraising strategies focused on donor development and retention, annual giving, corporate giving, foundation support and grants.
• Increase individual giving through annual campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.
• Enhance donor stewardship and develop strong donor prospects.
• Support corporate partnership to explore mission centric and program driven fundraising opportunities.
• Maintain a top tiered portfolio of organizations and individuals. Responsible for increasing revenue from this portfolio.
• Identify, design, and launch new fundraising initiatives that expand UWLS's donor base, diversify revenue sources, and strengthen long-term financial support for organizational programs.
• Recruit, train, manage, and lead the Resource Development Committee.
• Provide oversight and leadership for contractors and vendors supporting the Resource Development Team. Ensure contractors and vendors stay within budgetary guidelines and provide needed results. Regularly evaluating the ROI of current vendors and securing new vendors as necessary.
• In partnership with the President & CEO, determine the most effective staff structure to deliver on fundraising objectives.
• All positions are expected to support inter-departmental cross-training.At times, additional tasks are required, and employees are expected to be flexible and adjust to benefit the organization’s mission.
• Maintain ongoing and open communication with your direct supervisor as well as other leadership and colleagues.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties is seeking a seasoned Director to lead our Resource Development program and collaborate closely with the President & CEO and Leadership Team. The role requires strategic fundraising leadership, donor stewardship, and the ability to implement innovative campaigns across Lake and Sumter Counties.

The ideal candidate will bring five+ years in nonprofit fundraising, proven success launching initiatives, and experience managing budgets, vendors, and a