Communications Manager

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Date Posted: April 9, 2021

Apply By: April 25, 2021

Start Date: As soon as possible

Reports To: Director of Development

Compensation: $40,000-$45,000 annually

FSLA: Full-time, Exempt

Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Flexible, 51 Jefferson Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Columbus Council on World Affairs is a non-partisan, educational non-profit organization with a 45-year history of delivering high-quality education on cross-cultural understanding and current global affairs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The newly-created Communications Manager role will be responsible for developing, driving, and managing CCWA’s communications strategy.  The Communications Manager will create, package, and deploy CCWA’s messaging across all platforms and across all programs while ensuring meaningful engagement with CCWA’s key stakeholders.  Success in this role is measured by increased revenue generation over time via: a) consistent and compelling messaging, b) meaningful engagement with an ever-expanding fan base (eg, donors, clients, schools, enthusiasts, volunteers, etc), and c) increased awareness of CCWA among the general Columbus community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Organization and Program Communications

Developing, managing, and implementing external communication strategies and tactics that reflect CCWA’s mission, values, brand, and priorities.
Promoting all CCWA programs, events to increase attendance, participation, sales.
Managing regular communications to Council audiences including the general public, donors, clients, parents and schools.
Develop and manage a robust social media strategy that creates a digital buzz (via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram).
Securing media coverage in print and digital venues locally and nationally.
Maintaining, updating, and writing for all assets (eg, print pieces, website).
Writing, editing, producing newsletters, feature stories, press releases, etc.
Design and execute strategy for promotional items (t-shirts, awards, gifts).
Serve as the primary liaison with CCWA’s external design firm.
Provide executive communications support including talking points, visuals, PowerPoints and a/v logistics.

Development Team Support

Assist in the development and deployment of fundraising strategies.
Support grants and proposal development and writing.
Manage fundraising event logistics.
Manage information in CCWA’s database, Network for Good.

Special Projects

Provide administrative support to CCWA’s Board of Directors including Board meeting preparation, materials, logistics.
Participate and attend various CCWA programs and events.
Manage other projects & duties as assigned by the Development Director.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
3-7 Years of experience of relevant work.
Demonstrated commitment to CCWA’s mission and values.
Thrives in a collaborative, high-growth, fast-paced, results-oriented, mission-driven environment.
Writer: Mastery of the written word including compelling, concise, creative, and clear writing in addition to impeccable grammar.
Communicator: Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Creative: Able to develop robust communication initiatives through a variety of platforms and formats.
Organized: Detail-oriented, efficient, swift, consistent, and accurate.
Accountable: Accepts responsibility, sets limits, delivers results.
Prioritization: Effectively manages robust workloads, meets deadlines, and successfully prioritizes tasks.
Proficient in technology, quick learner, experience with website design and social media management.
Demonstrated ability to balance professional demands with personal needs to recharge.

Alignment with CCWA’s Core Values:

Respect for our Diverse World: Anchored in our mission to increase global competency and understanding, we embrace the world’s rich abundance of people, cultures, languages, perspectives, experiences.
Collaboration Orientation: Together is always better than alone. Farther, together.
Growth & Aspiration: We believe in the promise and potential of our students to change the world.
Consistent Excellence: We demand excellence in all that we do.
Passion for Purpose and Positivity: Passion for our mission drives what we do, who we hire, and why we work. And we have fun along the way.

TO APPLY

The Columbus Council on World Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please email by April 25, 2021:  a Resume, a writing sample, and Cover Letter to: [email protected]. Please type “Communications Manager” in the email subject line.

Development Manager

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Position: Development Manager

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 35-40 hrs per week

Reports to: Executive Director

About Us:

At Seeds of Caring, we believe in the power of kindness and the capacity for kids to change our world. We empower children ages 2 to 12 – our future leaders – to work for the change they want to see by engaging them in service, social action, and community-building. Our various in-person and anywhere volunteer programs enable families, schools, and other groups to nurture a commitment to kindness, build bridges across our community, and collectively work toward a brighter, better tomorrow.

Position Summary:

Seeds of Caring seeks an innovative and dedicated Development Manager to join our team and help advance our mission during an exciting period of growth. As the Development Manager, you will work closely with the Executive Director to implement an annual strategic development plan, growing revenue and impact for Seeds of Caring.

What you’ll do:

  • Work closely with the Executive Director to implement an annual strategic development plan to achieve fundraising goals, thereby expanding Seeds of Caring’s mission and impact.
  • In collaboration with the Executive Director, implement strategies to cultivate and deepen relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and major donors – Identify, cultivate, solicit, acknowledge, and steward gifts.
  • Manage prospective and active donor portfolios, utilizing moves management to advance donor relationships.
  • Engage active and prospective corporate donors through informational meetings, lunch-and-learns, and private events.
  • Oversee, plan, and execute fundraising campaigns/appeals, including Giving Tuesday, year-end campaigns, and Seeds of Caring’s signature Kindness Coalition peer-to-peer fundraising effort.
  • Manage Seeds of Caring’s donor database, including donor record maintenance, gift processing, and metric tracking
  • Work closely with the Board of Directors Development Committee to mobilize volunteers and identify meaningful ways for Board members to participate in revenue-generating activities.
  • Draft gift proposals, fundraising-oriented promotional collateral, fundraising reports, and other materials as needed
  • Work collaboratively with the Seeds of Caring program staff to deliver exceptional service events to funding partners.
  • Maintain strong messaging throughout donor communications, including acknowledgment letters, campaign communications, annual reports, and more.
  • Research and write select grant applications. Prepare select grant reports.
  • Other duties as requested

About you:

You should have a passion for working to help create a kinder community, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment. Qualifications and competencies we are looking for include:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 2-5 years experience in development or related field (professional non-profit fundraising/development experience preferred)
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Adept at building new community connections and nurturing relationships
  • Highly organized with excellent project and time-management skills
  • Proficient technology skills, including experience with donor database software, email tools such as Mailchimp, and Microsoft Office
  • Committed to the mission of Seeds of Caring and creating a kinder, more connected community – led by our youngest generation
  • Willingness and desire to be a team player within a collaborative work culture

Why Seeds of Caring:

Our energetic, dedicated team is determined to transform our community and we are looking for more teammates to help us achieve this! With a deep-held commitment to the Seeds of Caring mission, we embody these core values, and it is important that new team members do too:

  • Make the biggest difference. Every day. We are detailed, accountable, and possess a “can do” attitude, striving to continually increase our impact.
  • Stronger Together. We practice every voice belonging at the table- from participants to community partners to donors. We believe that together we make the difference, and achieve this through shared goals and mutual support.
  • Embrace gratitude. To keep us grounded, we pause to reflect, show appreciation for others, honor our shared humanity, and keep kindness at our center.
  • Always ask. Always grow. We embrace innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement, seeing every challenge as an opportunity.
  • Lead with integrity. We operate ethically, openly, and thoughtfully in all that we do.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Pay is commensurate with experience
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Flexible work hours
  • There are no other benefits provided

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by Friday, April 16 to [email protected]

Candidates should not see themselves as confined by this job description. If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role and care deeply about building a kinder, more connected community led by our youngest generation, then let’s talk! We look forward to learning more about you.

Stewardship Operations Manager

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STEWARDSHIP OPERATIONS MANAGER

DIVISION:         Stewardship

REPORT TO:     Chief Stewardship Officer

STATUS:           Full-time, exempt

HOURS:            Regular business hours plus some weekends and evenings for various Stewardship Events

PAY RANGE:     $45,000 to $52,000 plus benefits

Organization:

It has been stated that 90% of the world’s products are designed for 10% of the world’s population. Billions of lives have been changed by technological advancement, but billions are still left behind in areas such as access to clean water, sanitation, and basic healthcare solutions. If today’s engineers have the capacity to create self-driving cars, then why not create solutions that alleviate global poverty?

The needs are massive and urgent. For instance, as of 2021, nearly 1 out of every 8 people in the world lacks access to clean water, resulting in women and children making daily long and often dangerous journeys to collect water that will make them sick. However, we have seen firsthand the transformation that happens in communities where DO’s hand pump solution, the LifePump, has been operating for years without failures. We have hope that appropriate and reliable technology solutions are within reach that may break the cycle of poverty and provide bridges to share the Gospel.

We are a team of professionals developing technology that makes a lasting difference in people’s physical, economical, and spiritual well-being. We do this by engineering products that are appropriate for the context and community’s needs and by providing a high level of quality in all our products.

DO’s four core values are excellence, faith, compassion, and collaboration. We are looking for teammates that excel in each of these areas.

Position:

Maximize Design Outreach’s fundraising revenue through the management and optimization of the Stewardship Department’s operational processes.  Manage the department’s relationships with partners to coordinate accounting, reporting, recordkeeping and other fundraising operations.  Build and maintain various fundraising tools that are essential to a successful development operation.

Candidate is a creative, driven problem solver who has a deep understanding of the importance of quality data and efficient operations.  Ideal candidate possesses good judgment; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral) skills; initiative; is self-motivated; detail oriented; and desires to have fun while meeting high standards for quality of work.  A general understanding of fundraising and data management; and a minimum of 2-4 years professional experience in data management, office management, or administration required. A BS/BA in business, library sciences, or related field is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Work with team members to improve Design Outreach’s Stewardship Operations. Apply industry-standard best practices to analyze and develop improvements to departmental systems and processes so they can be used by all team members to improve work performance and operational efficiency.

·        Provide oversight and direction to the Stewardship Coordinator. Delegate responsibilities that foster growth within the Coordinator role. Serve as a resource to the Coordinator to help ensure all accountabilities are met.

·        Ensure effective usage and integrity of development and communications technology systems, including CRM, online giving platform and MailChimp.

·        Implement procedures to routinely review and provide recommendations for systems that support the department; if systems are lacking or inefficient, propose and implement solutions to maximize efficiency.

·        Communicate updates of departmental tools with staff through (re)training and documentation in the Stewardship Operations and Support-Raising Procedures Manuals.

·        Establish and manage highly segmented reports and data files.  Compile, summarize, and analyze statistical and other data and develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations for personalized engagement.  Pull segmentation reports for invitations, solicitations, and communications. Develop protocols for the entry of donor attributes to allow for additional segmentation.

·        Manage all aspects of fund administration, sponsorship funds, grant agreements, grant reporting, outcomes, and all relevant data.

Data Management and Reporting:

·        Enhance revenue and expense forecasting infrastructure to uphold transparency.  Create visual forecasting reports that enhance digestible data.

·        Develop systematic reports, visualizations, and dashboards to track key performance indicators. Respond to ad hoc reporting needs of users.

·        Create and implement a development auditing plan to ensure accurate demographic and gift recording processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure data integrity and data security.

·        Accurately maintain the accounting database and manage lists for mailings and events.

·        Accurately maintain electronic mail database (Mail Chimp).

Requirements:

·        Understands and supports the mission of a Christ-centered organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel by word and deed.

·        Passionate about Design Outreach’s vision and motivation, as outlined in the case for support and employee handbook.

·        Kingdom- and abundance-minded when working with ministry partners.

·        Displays a positive attitude, shows concern for people and community, demonstrates presence, self-confidence, and good listening skills.

·        Must work effectively with donors, volunteers, and allied organizations, many of whom may be motivated by a deep commitment to serve Jesus Christ.

·        Experience with databases is required with a strong preference for fundraising software.

·        Must have experience in platforms (WordPress), donation platform, apps (MailChimp), software (high proficiency with Microsoft Office products required).

·        Always demonstrates professional conduct.

·        Ability to commit to 40 hours total per week, with availability in the evenings and weekends to support special events, accommodate volunteer/donor schedules, and ensure deadlines are achieved.

·        Self-directed, action-oriented, detail-oriented, collaborative.

Salary/Benefits and Details:

·        Competitive/commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

·        Work from office in Gahanna, Ohio, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally to meet with clients, supporters, and partners.

Position start date is negotiable with interviews ongoing until position is filled. Please send cover letter/resume to CSO Rhonda Davis-Comoretto at [email protected].

 

Director, Public Sector Campaigns

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Job Title: Director, Public Sector Campaigns
Department: Resource Development
Reports To: SVP, Resource Development
Date of update: March 17, 2021
FSLA Classification: Exempt (Salary)
Budgeted Salary Range: $70,000 – $72,000 annually plus benefits, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits Offerings:

  • 15 vacation days earned annually
  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • One personal day annually (awarded on January 1st)
  • Seven sick days earned annually (14 days earned the 2nd year)
  • Flexible daily hours (available year-round)
  • Summer hours (offered from Memorial Day through Labor Day)
  • Tuition reimbursement (subject to availability of funds)
  • Medical and dental insurance (employee pays 20% of premium)
  • Vision insurance (employee pays 100% of premium)
  • Short-term disability insurance (employee pays 50% of premium)
  • Medical & dependent care flexible spending account
  • Long term disability and term life insurance (employer pays 100% of premium)
  • 401K plan with up to a 3% match and a 3% safe harbor contribution for eligible/participating employees after one year of service
  • Pets allowed in the workplace (certain guidelines apply)
  • Business casual dress code policy
  • Reimbursement of mileage and other business-related expenses
  • Free parking

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

Description:

This position is responsible for planning and organizing combined charitable campaigns for Public Sector organizations which currently include: State of Ohio, Franklin County, City of Columbus, and The Ohio State University (Buckeyes For Charity).

Key Responsibilities:

Annual Campaign Management

  • Direct and manage all Public Sector campaigns in accordance with their respective guidelines and policies/procedures.
  • Manage campaign timelines.
  • In partnership with Public Sector key stakeholders, set annual campaign goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
  • Lead development of, and, conduct employee campaign coordinator trainings.
  • Engage and maintain strong relationships with team members from other departments and with campaign managers and/or steering committee members at each Public Sector campaign.
  • Manage the State of Ohio CCC Steering Committee and serve as staff partner with other Public Sector campaign key contacts.
  • Train/manage Public Sector campaign liaisons who serve as key contacts for the State of Ohio CCC coordinators.
  • Complete related goal setting documents and provide timely updates regarding campaign results.
  • Work in partnership with manager to identify and execute strategies to mitigate challenges and leverage opportunities toward achieving campaign goals.

Federation Relationships

  • Serve as key contact for all participating federations in campaigns.
  • Facilitate federation engagement with Public Sector donors within contract guidelines.

Marketing & Communications

  • In partnership with Public Sector counterparts, create and execute an annual communication and marketing plan which may include the design, creation, and distribution of donor guides, posters, video endorsements, incentives and other tools designed to strengthen engagement.
  • Write content for ePledge site and promotional campaign messaging, weekly coordinator email updates, video scripts, coordinator Facebook group, and donor guides.

Campaign Pledging & Processing

  • Work in partnership with Public Sector representatives and UWCO colleagues to develop and manage campaign e-pledge sites; along with associated printed pledge forms as warranted.
  • Work in partnership with UWCO’s finance team to complete designation reports, donor acknowledgements/thank you letters.
  • Responsible for reconciling and submitting thorough and accurate pledge processing documents and additional administrative details for campaigns and assisting with team support as needed.
  • Required to follow all proper cash/check handling procedures and ensuring all envelopes are submitted to Finance for pledge processing in a timely manner.

Budget & Contract Management

  • Create, monitor and manage budgets for all Public Sector campaigns, including approval of all accounts payable within this scope of responsibility.
  • Manage and oversee State of Ohio audit review process.
  • Coordinate and manage requests to facilitate Public Sector campaigns.
  • Serve as lead in developing/executing contracts.

Team Leadership

  • Manage Public Sector team members in order for them to execute their responsibilities.
  • Develop performance management objectives and coach for success and development.

Metrics of Success:

This position will contribute to the success of the Public Sector mission by setting aggressive, achievable goals around both customer relationship and staff/volunteer management. This will be signified by stronger internal/external relationships and more money raised for the combined charitable campaigns. In addition, team members managed will have developed their skills and met expectations for their respective positions.

Customer Relationship Management

  • Number of key accounts which increase or maintain high levels of engagement.
  • Number of quality relationship visits with stakeholders, committee members, and campaign representatives completed with relevant data documented.
  • 100% of data entry standards met.
  • Number of/increase of donor experience engagements.
  • Campaign designations documented and shared with federation representatives annually.

Process Management

  • Successfully negotiate contracts for each Public Sector campaign within required timeframes.
  • Manage revenue and expenses for each Public Sector campaign, maintaining accurate records and reports to campaign representatives and UWCO Finance team; Annually forecast budget for each upcoming Public Sector campaign.
  • Develop concepts, draft content and approve written and virtual marketing materials (pledge forms, campaign envelopes, resource guides, posters, fliers, coordinator training materials, and ePledge messaging) for each Public Sector campaign by assigned deadlines.

Staff/Volunteer Development & Management

  • Number of job goals and core competencies which meet or exceed expectations for each team member managed.

Other:

  • Responsible for supporting the achievement of United Way’s mission and strategic goals.
  • Responsible for leading and/or contributing to the achievement of United Way’s Racial Equity Plan.
  • Responsible for supporting United Way’s culture of excellence through adherence to the Culture Pillars.

Job Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and work in partnership with diverse staff, donors, partners and vendors.
  • Work requires knowledge of fundraising, Public Sector organizational practices and operations, and operating with a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Understand the respective campaign steering committees and individual campaign policies and procedures.
  • Positive interpersonal/communications skills and ability to use sound judgment and be self-directed.
  • Strong computer skills are required using Microsoft Office 365; including Word, Excel and CRM.
  • Work also requires intermediate knowledge of ANDAR (which may be acquired on the job)
  • Strong time management and organizational abilities and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Must possess excellent customer service skills internally and externally.
  • Must contribute to the team spirit throughout the organization; treat all people with dignity and respect.
  • Outstanding listening skills and ability to interpret and present combined charitable campaign policies and procedures; and, as appropriate, able to articulate the United Way mission.
  • Ability to independently problem solve.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment.  Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers within and across departments and functions.
  • Ability to creatively troubleshoot, thrive under pressure, and accept constructive criticism.
  • Demonstrates a positive can-do attitude, flexibility to re-prioritize, multi-task, and switch tasks fluidly.
  • Ability to consistently adhere to inter-departmental, volunteer and constituent service standards.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and support for United Way Mission, Vision, Pillars, Service Standards, Confidentiality Standards, and Policies and Procedures.
  • Thorough appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to, diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to inclusively present to diverse audiences.
  • Experience incorporating the perspectives of diverse communities, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
  • A willingness to learn or an understanding of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.

Core Competencies:

  • Mission Focused: Start with the community in mind.
  • Job Knowledge: Works to build a culture of excellence.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Walk in someone else’s shoes and have their back.
  • Results Driven: Adopt a mindset of continual change and innovation.
  • Relationship-Oriented: Reconcile differences to maintain harmony.
  • Accountability: Holding ourselves and others accountable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has supervisory responsibilities. Supervisory responsibilities include planning, scheduling, directing and monitoring work, in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws:

1.     Establish department and individual goals; interview, hire & train direct report(s).

2.     Evaluate performance and provide training and development as needed.

3.     Maintain regular communication, addressing complaints/concerns and resolving issues that arise.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Work Hours:
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible daily hours may be available year-round.  Daily work schedule and any flextime hours must be approved by the department head.

Travel:
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of non-profit or fundraising experience, or eight (8) years of combined experience in the non-profit or fundraising field. AFP certification preferred.

Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
United Way is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Race and Equity Statement:
United Way of Central Ohio is committed to building and retaining a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Listing Details:

  • Job Posting Date: 3/22/2021
  • Application Deadline: 4/5/2021
  • Please submit your resume & cover letter no later than the application deadline to the following URL address: https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/careers/ 

Please Note: Applicants will receive a message after successfully completing the online application process. If a message is not received, then the application was not successfully completed.

Development Coordinator (Database)

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LIFECARE ALLIANCE

 

POSITION TITLE:              Development Coordinator (Database)

REPORTS TO:                     Director of Development

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will serve as an integral part of the Development team, working closely with annual fundraising efforts to coordinate all aspects of the donor database.  This role will have frequent contact with donors, volunteers, and agency personnel; and is responsible for the majority of donor database functions in close collaboration with the Director of Development.  Requires meticulous attention to detail, high level of accuracy, strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, as well as a friendly demeanor to communicate effectively with donors. This position requires a professional demeanor. Work performed in this position will be of a professional and confidential nature. Work requires an understanding of office practices and an understanding of the agency. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Development and in cooperation with agency personnel. This position will require a significant amount of independence and self –direction.

 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Database – Maintain the donor database according to best practices and team standards/style guidelines. This includes entering donations, donor information, and reports, as well as producing accurate outputs such as mailing lists and reports. Responsible for producing appropriate correspondence with donors regarding their donations on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.  Upholds database policies and procedures and holds the Advancement team to these procedures. Increase the optimization of the database in collaboration with the Director of Development.

Gift Entry and Donation Coding – Responsible for coding and entering all donations for the agency, in alignment with fiscal guidelines, programs, and appeals.
·         Thank You Letters – Responsible for the creation and coordination of all donation thank you letters, including those signed by the President & CEO.

·         Gifts In-Kind – Responsible for in-kind donation processing and thank you letters.

·         Reporting & Communication- Responsible for communicating with the Advancement Team about specifics of donations, pulling routine reports monthly/quarterly/annually for team metrics.

 

Annual Campaign – Work with Director of Development and team for annual fundraising campaigns, including list pulls, segmentation, and review, as well as ongoing maintenance for major donor giving societies.

 

Other Duties Assigned – Performs other departmental functions/assignments as necessary, including assisting the Development Team with events and annual appeals when needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least one year of database experience and general knowledge of fundraising best practices and standards; high attention to detail and accuracy; proficient knowledge of computer programs (Bloomerang and/or Raiser’s Edge preferred); ability to maximize database functionality to pull relevant and accurate information in an effective way; excellent customer service and communication skills.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Full time employment working forty hours per week, Monday through Friday; occasional weekend or evening hours for special/donor events throughout the year.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

High level of accuracy and attention to detail, coupled with critical thinking skills to make recommendations regarding data, donor movement and cultivation, and reporting procedures.
Ability to act independently to organize, determine priorities, and implement assignments.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, staff, and volunteers.
Ability to maintain discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple job assignments received from multiple staff members. Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Experience answering incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and handling a variety of callers.

 

Director, Individual Giving and Donor Stewardship

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United Way of Central Ohio Job Posting

Job Title: Director, Individual Giving and Donor Stewardship
Department: Resource Development
Reports To: SVP, Resource Development
Date of update: March 8, 2021
FSLA Classification: Exempt (Salary)
Budgeted Salary Range: $70,000 – $72,000 annually plus benefits, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits Offerings:

  • 15 vacation days earned annually
  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • One personal day annually (awarded on January 1st)
  • Seven sick days earned annually (14 days earned the 2nd year)
  • Flexible daily hours (available year-round)
  • Summer hours (offered from Memorial Day through Labor Day)
  • Tuition reimbursement (subject to availability of funds)
  • Medical and dental insurance (employee pays 20% of premium)
  • Vision insurance (employee pays 100% of premium)
  • Short-term disability insurance (employee pays 50% of premium)
  • Medical & dependent care flexible spending account
  • Long term disability and term life insurance (employer pays 100% of premium)
  • 401K plan with up to a 3% match and a 3% safe harbor contribution for eligible/participating employees    after one year of service
  • Pets allowed in the workplace (certain guidelines apply)
  • Business casual dress code policy
  • Reimbursement of mileage and other business-related expenses
  • Free parking

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
Lead team responsible for individual giving. Plan, manage, and direct leadership giving ($1,000+), coordination of the major gifts program, Women United and Leaders United. Manage United Way donor engagement experience, recommending and implementing meaningful and strategic stewardship experiences throughout the giving cycle to enhance the philanthropy journey for all donors. This is a leadership role on the Resource Development (RD) team and includes mentoring others across departments while helping execute the goals and expectations of the SVP of Resource Development (SVP RD) and the RD Team internally and representing United Way externally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and develop a portfolio of Tocqueville Society ($10K+) donors and assist President and CEO, SVP RD, and other team members with similar prospect management functions. Facilitate prospect development and cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of leadership annual and major gifts.
  • Using creative strategies, engage current Women United members and cultivate new members. Facilitate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual gifts for Women United programming.
  • Provide direction, training, and coaching of one Relationship Manager to ensure successful development and completion of performance goals. Support the success of all direct reports as well as the President and CEO, SVP RD, and other staff and volunteers as needed.

Leadership and Major Gifts:

  • Build and direct annual renewal plans for all Tocqueville donors, along with new donor acquisition strategies.
  • Work with cross-functional staff, volunteer ambassadors and leadership team to grow Tocqueville membership and increase total dollars raised with an emphasis on discretionary dollars.
  • Partner to determine new individual donor fundraising opportunities, including participation on corporate RD teams for high engagement accounts.
  • Update and implement moves management plan for donors and prospects.
  • Meet with key staff and community leaders to identify prospects, interests and giving capacity, with an emphasis on 5-, 6- and 7-figure prospects.
  • Manage and support communication to all donors, including gift acknowledgements, digital strategy, etc.
  • Design and engage in community activities that highlight Tocqueville members, engage prospective members to raise the profile of United Way of Central Ohio and the Tocqueville Society.
  • Collect, document, and effectively utilize key information regarding interests of current and prospective Tocqueville members as part of stewardship and engagement strategies, with the goal of increased support.
  • Fully utilize available technology to track data points including, but not limited to, visits and outcomes, prospects, ask amounts, projections, new and retained members, ROI, capacity and propensity. Update dashboards and benchmarks against previous years.
  • Solicit individual and corporate financial support for special programs and giving opportunities outside of the annual campaign.
  • Ensure leadership donor pledges are appropriately documented and campaign solicitation and reporting comply with United Way Worldwide requirements.
  • Utilize the support of Administrative Coordinator, Executive Assistant and outside support partners to plan and implement leadership giving strategies.

Donor Experience: 

  • Drive a best-in-class strategy around all donor relations and stewardship activities including gift acceptance and management, acknowledgement, donor recognition and impact reporting.
  • With Relationship Manager, develop and monitor a stewardship process for all gifts and donors.
  • Re-evaluate stewardship program annually and recommend improvements, as necessary.
  • Maintain donor engagement strategy with goal of three quality visits (in person or virtual) per week.
  • Work closely with all departments to ensure stewardship is executed at the highest level with all touchpoints.
  • Collaborate across departments, especially with external PR/marketing counsel, to develop and manage existing multi-channel strategy for a more robust marketing communications effort.
  • Plan and implement annual calendar of stewardship activities, including events, agency and neighborhood tours, communications, visits and thank you calls.

Staff and Volunteer Development and Management:

  • Design and lead strategy to engage Tocqueville volunteer leadership.
  • Guide planning, organization and implement of successful donor engagement groups, building capacity of individual donors through strategic donor relationship strategies.
  • Demonstrate positive, productive team-building skills with other department members and all other United Way staff, agency staff and the community.
  • Assess the training and development needs of staff and volunteers and seek out the training and tools necessary for them to meet performance objectives and achieve fundraising and other goals.
  • Effectively work with senior leaders to plan and organize information to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Work with all relationship managers across individual and corporate giving to ensure consistent engagement at all levels.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with assigned volunteers. Develop a succession plan and work with leadership to recruit new members to volunteer committees.
  • Assist in building and maintaining volunteer relationships with donor engagement network.
  • Communicate directly with volunteers, and lead and organize leadership giving asks through ambassadors.

Metrics of Success:

  • Increased donor retention rate.
  • Growth in average donor gift size.
  • Growth in number of leadership donors
  • Stronger donor relationships evidenced by an increase in substantive visits.
  • Represent the goals and expectations as determined by RD leadership and team.
  • Represent United Way externally with or on behalf RD leadership and team.
  • Number of quality relationship visits with stakeholders, committee members, and campaign representatives completed with relevant data documented with a goal of three visits (in person or virtual) per week.
  • Required use of CRM system to research and maintain client activity and data; 100% of data entry standards met.

Other:

  • Serve as a member of the Resource Development Management Team
  • Provide excellent customer service both internally and externally.
  • Understand and effectively communicate the messages of United Way.
  • Responsible for supporting the achievement of United Way’s mission and strategic goals.
  • Responsible for leading and/or contributing to the achievement of United Way’s Racial Equity Plan.
  • Responsible for supporting United Way’s culture of excellence through adherence to the Culture Pillars.

Job Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and work in partnership with diverse staff, donors, partners and vendors.
  • Positive interpersonal communication skills and ability to use sound judgment and be self-directed.
  • Individual fundraising experience and/or knowledge of leadership/major gift approach and processes, including the ability to evaluate and analyze accounts to determine opportunities and risks.
  • Knowledge of business community, volunteerism, and management.
  • Understanding of methods and procedures for determining giving potential, methods of establishing account goals and objectives, projecting results and analyzing progress of campaigns.
  • Supervision / management experience preferred.
  • Strong computer skills are required using Microsoft Office 365; familiar with word processing and spreadsheets and CRM systems.
  • Strong time management and organizational abilities and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Must possess excellent customer (internal and external) service skills.
  • Outstanding listening skills and ability to interpret and communicate the United Way mission.
  • Ability to independently problem solve.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment and work collaboratively with co-workers within and across departments and functions.
  • Ability to creatively troubleshoot, thrive under pressure, and accept constructive feedback.
  • Demonstrates a positive can-do attitude, flexibility to re-prioritize, multitask, and switch tasks fluidly
  • Ability to consistently adhere to inter-departmental, volunteer and constituent service standards.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and support for United Way Mission, Vision, Pillars, Service Standards, Confidentiality Standards, and Policies and Procedures.
  • Thorough appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to, diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Consistently adhere to inter-departmental, volunteer, and constituent service standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to inclusively present to diverse audiences.
  • Experience incorporating the perspectives of diverse communities, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
  • A willingness to learn or an understanding of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.

Core Competencies:

  •  Mission Focused: Start with the community in mind.
  • Job Knowledge: Works to build a culture of excellence.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Walk in someone else’s shoes and have their back.
  • Results Driven: Adopt a mindset of continual change and innovation.
  • Relationship-Oriented: Reconcile differences to maintain harmony.
  • Accountability: Holding ourselves and others accountable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities. Supervisory responsibilities include planning, scheduling, directing and monitoring work, in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws:

1.    Establish department and individual goals; interview, hire & train direct report(s).

2.    Evaluate performance and provide training and development as needed.

3.    Maintain regular communication, addressing complaints/concerns and resolving issues that arise.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Work Hours:
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible daily hours may be available year-round. Daily work schedule and any flextime hours must be approved by the department head. This position may require long hours and/or weekend work at times.

Travel:
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Work experience should include a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience, including fundraising and management or an equivalent combination of education and transferable experience.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
United Way is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Race and Equity Statement
United Way of Central Ohio is committed to building and retaining a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Listing Details
 
Job Posting Date: 3/11/2021
Application Deadline: 3/25/2021
Please submit your resume & cover letter no later than the application deadline to the following URL address:  https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/careers/

Please Note: Applicants will receive a message after successfully completing the online application process. If a message is not received, then the application was not successfully completed.

Executive Director

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SocialVentures seeks a seasoned, mission-driven Executive Director to help lead the organization and its partners to even higher levels of impact in transforming lives and making a positive difference in our community. Widely respected, SocialVentures is the organizational backbone that supports, advocates for, and helps advance the 100+ enterprises across Central Ohio who intentionally integrate social impact as a non-negotiable component of their business models.
Our new leader will wear many hats—visionary strategist, chief evangelist, super-connector, thought-partner, ecosystem-builder, capital-raiser, and more—while collaborating with leading business, philanthropic, and community leaders to accelerate the growth and impact of social enterprises.

Job Brief
The Executive Director will lead all strategic aspects of the organization. The candidate will be responsible for creating a vision for success and executing strategic initiatives to achieve that vision. For SocialVentures to thrive, the Executive Director must be a prudent manager, an inspiring leader, and a charismatic advocate for social enterprise. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset capable of taking decisive actions to enhance SocialVentures’ long-term viability in meeting its mission to enhance the social enterprise ecosystem in Central Ohio. The Executive Director must approach all aspects of his/her work through a race/equity lens and demonstrate daily a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume by March 31, 2021 to Cindy Ruckman at [email protected].

Professional Qualifications                                       Salary Range: $79,200 – $89,200
•       A bachelor’s degree in a related management field or comparable experience.
•       Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, financial statement preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
•       A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
•       Transparent and high integrity leadership.
•       High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s mission and strategic future to staff, board, clients, donors, investors, and the social enterprise community.
•       Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.
•       Active fundraising experience (preference for fundraising experience in the Central Ohio area). Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community (private, corporate, and government).
•       Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organization of influence across the public/private sector.
•       Experience in launching or operating a successful social enterprise.
•       Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
•       Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
•       Strong written and oral communication skills.
•       Strong public speaking ability.

Responsibilities
1)     Board Governance: Works with the Board of Directors to fulfill the organization’s mission.
•       Leads SocialVentures in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board.
•       Communicates effectively with the Board and provides, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
2)     Financial Performance and Viability: Responsible for the fiscal integrity of SocialVentures. Develops and manages resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization and maintain a positive financial position.
•       Manages financial resources, both contributed and earned, generally within the approved budget while ensuring maximum resource utilization.
•       Leads annual budgeting process for board approval.
•       Works with accounting professionals to ensure all financial statements are prepared and presented to the board; and other required reporting is completed and submitted in an accurate and timely manner.
•       Raises contributed revenues sufficient to meet operating needs of the organization.
o    Direct solicitation of donations from individuals and businesses
o    Direct solicitation of sponsorships from individuals and businesses
o    Grant applications to foundations, philanthropies, government agencies, etc.
•       Manages grants and completes reports per grant requirements.
•       Maintains positive relationships and stellar reputation with funders, grantors, and donors, especially the Leadership Circle, which comprises individuals and families who give $5,000+.
•       Administers and manages all aspects of the Social Ventures Fund within the guidelines of the organizing documents and under the direction and oversight of the investment committee.
3)     Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with the Board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs & services, strategic planning, and community outreach.
•       Ensures SocialVentures successfully fulfills its mission by leading a strategic planning process at least every three years; refers to the current plan regularly and updates it to reflect current circumstances.
•       Increases outreach to the minority community and those who represent diverse backgrounds to encourage and help them to develop social enterprises.
•       Maintains the profile and enhances the image of the organization in the community by working collaboratively with professional, civic and private organizations.
•       Advocates for social enterprise; and educates the community about the four-legged stool of creating impact through purchasing from, investing in, advising/coaching for, and donating to social enterprises.
•       Uplifts the social enterprise ecosystem by advocating, educating, building community, making connections, convening, and celebrating successes of all types of social entrepreneurs.
4)          Operations, Public Relations and Reporting: Ensures that overall operations, marketing and compliance are consistent with the brand and mission of SocialVentures.
•       Reports to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in organizational vision, policy decisions, fundraising and operational management.
•       Leads and coordinates organization staff.
•       Conducts strategic planning and implementation.
•       Gives public presentations to boards, civic groups, and higher education classes.
•       Enhances overall visibility by serving as SocialVentures’ primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public.
•       Establishes and maintains relationships with various organizations; utilizes those relationships to strategically enhance SocialVentures’ Mission.
•       Leads fundraising for grants, individual and Leadership Circle gifts, and company event sponsorships as well as developing earned revenues.
•       Oversees marketing and other communications efforts.
•       Oversees organization Board and committee meetings.
•       And, of course, other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Executive Vice President

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The Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization which supports the Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity and its members, seeks an experienced and motivated candidate to serve as their chief administrative and development officer.

Responsibilities:
The Executive Vice President is the chief administrative and development officer for the Foundation and is responsible for daily operations in support of the mission of the organization, which is to provide funding for educational programs and scholarships for members of the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity. This position works closely with the Executive Director of the Fraternity to maximize collaborative efforts. The Foundation is headquartered in Oxford, Ohio, but remote working is possible with scheduled, periodic trips to the physical office important.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: oversee daily activities; develop strategies to increase revenue from new and existing avenues; provide strategic planning oversight, support and direction to the operations; and serve as a resource to the Trustees for strategic planning decisions.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, or higher, with additional specialized education in fundraising preferred.  Minimum 2 years’ experience in the non-profit or public sector, working with volunteer boards with 5 years fundraising experience within a membership organization or educational setting preferred. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting processes, financial reporting and tax guidelines for non-profits, annual campaigns, major gift solicitation processes and planned giving programs is preferred. The individual must be a self-starter, able and willing to travel for long periods of time, work long hours, late evenings and on weekends.

Salary competitive based upon experience; exceptional comprehensive benefits package included. This role will include a non-traditional schedule, nights and weekends are required. The nature of the role will frequently require work beyond a standard 40-hour workweek.

Resume, cover letter and salary history/requirements should be submitted (mailed or emailed) to:

William C. Schilling, Executive Director
Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity
330 S. Campus Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056-0230
[email protected]

Please mark as “Personal and Confidential”

Major Gifts Officer

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Major Gifts Officer

 

Help Shape the future of OWU:

Ohio Wesleyan University is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and is located just 20 miles north of Columbus. The current $225 million “Connect Today, Create Tomorrow” comprehensive campaign, the largest in school history, will conclude on June 30, 2021. To date, over $228 million has been raised around the priorities of investing in the faculty, student scholarships and financial aid, the OWU Connection, Capital Improvements and Annual Giving.  The Major Gifts team will play a crucial role in stewarding existing major donors and securing funding for OWU’s strategic priorities after the conclusion of the “Connect Today, Create Tomorrow” campaign.

 

Job Title Summary:

The University’s Division of Advancement invites individuals who will advance the mission of Ohio Wesleyan by planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal involvement and financial commitment of alumni, parents, and friends. The University Advancement team prides itself on a results-driven work culture with flexibility in a collaborative environment. The Major Gifts Officer will be responsible to identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts of $100,000 and above to support the current Connect Today, Create Tomorrow campaign, as well as future fundraising endeavors.  Successful candidates will have a minimum of three years of experience soliciting face-to-face major gifts and be able to work collaboratively with multiple departments.  Candidates who live outside of Central Ohio will be considered for remote employment (especially those in the Mid-Atlantic region).

 

Essential Functions:

Manage and build a portfolio of major gift prospects
Move the prospects through the donor engagement process
Prepare and present major gifts proposals to alumni, parents, and friends with the input and assistance of staff and faculty members
Work closely with colleagues across the campus to set donor strategy with a focus on soliciting and closing major gifts of $100,000 and above
Develop and grow relationships with major gift prospects through phone, email, video call and face-to-face meetings
Once the University deems it is safe to do so, travel to visit prospects in the Mid-Atlantic region, sometimes in conjunction with the OWU President and Vice President of University Advancement
Collaborate with colleagues on key reunion classes, special projects, and the annual fund
Attend meetings, trainings and events on campus as needed
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Major Gifts
Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of three years of development/fundraising/sales experience, preferably in the field of higher education.  Successful experience with personal solicitation of donors and a strong track record of closing major gifts is critical. Other qualifications include: the ability for significant travel and to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, strong computer skills, attention to detail, ability to take initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a valid driver’s license.

 

Completed application packets will include:

Cover Letter with salary requirements,
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
The names, titles, & contact information for three professional references.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

 

Ohio Wesleyan University promotes and celebrates an inclusive environment free from constraints in areas of culture, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, family relationship, or economic barriers. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged as OWU is an equal opportunity institution and has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

Development/Fundraising Manager

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Organization Information

At Cancer Support Community we provide emotional and social support, education, and resources to people impacted by cancer to help them manage their cancer journey and achieve better health outcomes and improved quality of life. Our mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. More information about our programs and services can be found at www.cancersupportohio.org.

Job Summary

The Development Manager will assist in creating and implementing fundraising initiatives so that Cancer Support Community Central Ohio continues to meet its financial goals in order to serve all people impacted by cancer through evidence-based programs that are offered at no cost.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Grants and Community Sponsorships

  • Research grant opportunities; write grant applications and reports.
  • Using GrantHub, maintain all grant and community sponsorship details, deadlines, and fulfillment requirements.
  • Collaborate with other staff members to assure all aspects of grant agreements are met.

Major Gifts, Corporate Support and Planned Giving

  • Using iWave software, research current and new donors to identify potential sources of major gifts, planned giving, and corporate support.
  • Create presentation packages and other materials for corporate prospects, individual major gifts prospects, and planned giving prospects.

Direct Marketing and Annual Campaigns

  • Assist Development Director in creating multi-channel year-end and mid-year appeals and other direct marketing campaigns including lapsed donor appeals.
  • Manage recurring donor program; create and implement initiatives to increase members.

Cultivation and Stewardship

  • Update and coordinate implementation of donor stewardship plan.
  • Create and implement new stewardship initiatives, including annual report.

Donor Database Management

  • Manage paper and electronic records of donor transactions and communications, including entering donor information and donations into database and generating letters.
  • Create queries and reports to analyze, assess, and inform fundraising efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 1 year of previous non-profit fundraising experience (not events) required.
  • 1 year of previous experience applying for or managing grants required.
  • Experience using donor database software required.
    College degree in Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
    Demonstrated project management and time management skills required.
  • Must be highly self-motivated, able to work in fast paced environment, and effectively manage multiple priorities.