Development Officer-Hybrid

Salary Range: $50,000-$56,250.00 annually

Hybrid Schedule: 2 days from home and 3 days on-site

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

• Exempt (Salary): 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 12 PTO Paid Days
• Competitive Health Benefits Package
• Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
• Short Term Disability at NO COST
• Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
• Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
• Free Monthly Transit Card

*Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service

Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!

United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Development Officer to join our team. As Development Officer you will develop and build relationships in the community to address the health and human service needs of the community through United Way Miami. Develop and maintain various fundraising initiatives to include corporate, employee, and individual fundraising.

UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execution of the campaign process that consists of but is not limited to campaign strategizing, volunteer recruitment, training, and management; individual and group solicitation; individual and account cultivation, management and customer service; active promotion of corporate giving, individual giving, Leadership giving, planned giving, volunteerism, United Way Signature Event Fundraising, Community Connections, and labor participation.
• Development and execution of workplace program initiatives that consist of but are not limited to workplace social service delivery, information and referral, and volunteer development.
• Collaborate with the Major & Planned Gifts team to identify major and planned gift prospects within an account to create, cultivate, and solicit donors.
• Prepare team reports that include but are not limited to team summaries, all facets of goal setting, tracking sheet maintenance in Andar, loaned executive evaluations, and call reports.
• Responsible for conducting public speaking sessions for organizations, events, and donors.
• Conduct prospective donor meetings and steward existing donors through frequent communications and relationship building.
• Manage loaned executives assigned to the campaign team.
• Data management- strategically implements reports into the fundraising approach, utilizes United Way’s customer relationship management tool, Andar, and maintains data quality and integrity.
• Work closely with team members including administrative, marketing, and engagement teams.
• Manage an account portfolio to include goal setting, donor stewardship, and cultivation, individual solicitations. Responsible for developing campaign and donor communications.

Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements: One to two years experience in sales, marketing, fundraising, volunteer management, or a related field.

Technology Requirements: Knowledge of modern web browsers , Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Andar

Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Public speaking, understanding of people, ability to adapt to changing situations, ability to understand and analyze industry trends, sales ability, computer skills, basic math skills, and negotiation skills. The Spanish language is not a requirement but helpful.

Career growth: We encourage you to grow by providing formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible.

Apply with confidence! Research indicates that individuals, especially people of color and women, may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. At United Way Miami, we embrace diversity and inclusion. If you're enthusiastic about a role, apply, even if your experience or education isn't an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization. Please note that while some roles may have specific requirements for funding eligibility, we STILL encourage you to explore our job opportunities.