Donor Relations Mgr. | Non-Profit Exp. | Hybrid | UWYC

Donor Relations Manager

Full-Time | Hybrid

Non-Profit | York, PA

SN is proud to support United Way of York County (UWYC) in their search for a Donor Relations Manager. Individual will manage and create new donor engagement programs and build a donor stewardship program. Responsibilities include growing the donor base to meet strategic goals, with an emphasis on affinity groups, monthly giving, and donor stewardship.

Essential Functions

Core Role

• Lead Affinity Group Management including research, development, and implementation of new and/or revised affinity groups to reach Resource Development goals of new donor acquisition and retention.
• Recruit and manage a diverse group of high-level volunteers to serve on Affinity Groups.
• Evaluate effectiveness of annual giving strategy based on metrics established in coordination with VP of Donor Relations. Take action to improve return on investment.
• Launch new modes of engagement with an emphasis on digital giving, monthly giving programs, and enhance the current direct mail program.
• Research, establish and implement annual giving and donor stewardship best practices, working collaboratively with VP of Donor Relations
• Manage, in coordination with VP of Donor Relations, the board and volunteer giving strategy.
• Represent and promote United Way of York County in the local community through community events, networking groups, committees, etc.
• Stay up to date on philanthropy best practices.

Impact

• Works effectively across multiple departments as valuable team member.
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Understand and embrace the organization's mission/values including DEI, ALICE, and Issue-focused initiatives.
• Demonstrate the organization's commitment to the community through leading by example and participating in community events where appropriate.

Leadership/Management

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn during change initiatives.
• Help develop and implement strategic plan initiatives.
• Embrace continuous learning.

Financial Acumen

• Assist the VPs with development and implementation of the annual budget.
• Prepare department-specific reporting.

Educational and Other Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Past experience working with high-level volunteers, boards and committees is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and organizations.
• Demonstrated reliability and positive work habits.
• Capable of multi-tasking and working under pressure.
• Ability to pass background checks in accordance with insurance provider and legal requirements.
• Proficient at using Microsoft Suite, and the ability to learn organization specific software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About United Way of York County

For 100 years, United Way of York County has worked in the York County community to improve people's lives. They began as The York Welfare Federation, an organization that raised funds on behalf of 17 member agencies. Today, as United Way of York County, the mission of raising community funds remains the same, but the strategies have evolved in order to meet the growing and changing needs of people living in York County.

Mission: We assist working households in our community to achieve financial stability by collaboratively and equitably reducing barriers to prosperity.

Vision Statement: An equitably thriving York County.

UWYC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.