Position:
United Way of Greater New Haven seeks enthusiastic candidates interested in gaining experience in fundraising and community engagement with a top non-profit brand. The Campaign Executive will be a member of the Resource Development Team which is responsible for partnering with local companies to raise nearly $2.5 million dollars through the annual fall United Way campaign. You will gain valuable skills, contacts, community knowledge, and be a part of a positive and supportive team environment.
This is a seasonal position (20-30 hours weekly) from mid-August through early December (with flexibility for the ideal candidate).
The responsibilities of the Campaign Executive are as follows:
- Assist with account management of a variety of businesses in the Greater New Haven region that run United Way workplace campaigns.
- Implement workplace fundraising campaign strategies to increase revenue from assigned accounts
- Willingness to be trained to speak and educate prospective donors on United Way programs and the value of donating to United Way
- Represent United Way at events and provide exceptional customer service
- Manage distribution and collection of United Way campaign materials to local businesses and organizations.
- Serve as a project manager on tasks and assignments related to revenue generation and donor engagement
- Manage departmental calendar and assist with processing donations.
- Assist with volunteer projects as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Good communication skills and familiarity with fundraising techniques
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Experience working in a professional office environment
- Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills; knowledge of Google applications
- Ability to work well with a team and independently
- Own a vehicle, have a valid driver’s license and willing to travel throughout the Greater New Haven area.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to employment@uwgnh.org. Please include “Campaign Executive” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls will be accepted.
**United Way of Greater New Haven is an equal opportunity employer.**
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