Classified Ad Title:
Donor Group Manager

Post Date
8/11/2022

Expiration Date
8/26/2022

Details:
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

JOB DESCRIPTION

DONOR GROUP MANAGER

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Job Title: Donor Group Manager Department: Corporate Relations

Exempt: Yes Reports to: Chief Corporate Relations Officer

Salary Classification: Level II Location: Albuquerque, NM

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ORGANIZATION:  
Headquartered in Albuquerque, United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM) serves the people of five counties:  Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Torrance, and Valencia.  Its mission is connecting people to opportunities and services to equitably improve lives and strengthen communities.      

UWCNM brings together donors, businesses, nonprofits, government, and others to create better solutions to our community’s challenges.  Our programs and donor dollars ensure that individuals and families in central New Mexico have the opportunity to achieve potential through education, that they are healthy and safe, are financially stable and live life with dignity.  

In addition, UWCNM has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and upholds the following values:   


We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.   

We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance

our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.   

We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and

employee must have equal access to solving community problems.   

We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily

work.   

We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.



PURPOSE:



The Donor Groups Manager is a highly organized, self-directed, strategic thinker that effectively sets priorities and solves problems while developing cooperative, productive relationships with UWCNM’s Donor Groups. Done by providing strategic oversight and guidance to lead those within each group’s membership portfolio and ensuring the mission of UWCNM is reflected in the groups’ activities.



Serve as the staff manager for UWCNM’s Women United (WU), Young Leaders Society (YLS), Hispano Philanthropic Society (HPS), and Guys Give (GG), developing and implementing strategies to deepen their engagement with UWCNM. Communicate clearly, regularly and effectively with Donor Group councils, and with the entire body of members, as feasible, to build coordination, teamwork, enthusiasm and a sense of common purpose.





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create/update and manage the business plans for each Donor Group, thereby guiding the work and establishing the function of each group

Manage Donor Group budgets to include events, projects, and other costs associated with Donor Group management

Lead in efforts to achieve measurable goals designed to expand and deepen membership engagement

Develop, test, promote and periodically refresh value-added WU, YLS, HPS, and GG membership portfolios

Collaborate with other Corporate Relations staff in acquiring new members in and out of the workplace

Prepare data-based reports on each of the Donor Groups to measure progress and drive future success and develop suggestions to further the effectiveness of the Donor Group activities and strategies

Recruit, train and manage volunteers for the respective groups

Coordinate or lead, when appropriate, creation of accurate and branded collateral for Donor Groups

Coordinate, lead, and attend regular council meetings, committee meetings, and donor group events

Work collaboratively with Marketing, Impact and Corporate Relations staff to ensure compelling mission-aligned event programming

Work with impact department staff to develop, define, and implement collaboration among the Donor Groups with funded partners and community programs

Work collaboratively with Corporate Relations staff to create and hold strategic, data-driven, branded, mission-focused events that are well attended

Work with Events Manager in planning and executing Donor Group events; conduct pre- and post-event evaluations.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Work with Corporate Relations team to set and reach fundraising goals for each Donor Group.

Collaborate with the Corporate Relations team and Marketing/Communications to conceive and produce collateral for the annual fundraising campaign as assigned.

Assist with both internal and external UWCNM communication tasks as assigned.

Serve as a Corporate Relations representative on internal project teams as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES: 



Flexibility, independence, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. 

Effective project/time management skills. 

Compassionate and effective, oral and written, communication skills.

Technology proficient.

Self-starter, flexible to respond to emerging needs, motivated and happy to work with minimal supervision. 

Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals. 





MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS [EDUCATION]:



Bachelor’s degree (Communications, Public Relations, Resource Development) required OR an equivalent combination of education and at least four years of project management experience.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS [EXPERIENCE]:



Three years of project management experience required

Previous experience managing and training volunteer teams required

Microsoft suite experience

Nonprofit experience preferred

Fundraising experience preferred





PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment, managing multiple priorities and projects, and meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to create and deliver compelling presentations

Ability to facilitate groups, work with volunteers, and build and maintain relationships with diverse constituents

Proficiency with technology and MS Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Willing to work flexible schedule, including some early mornings, evenings and weekends, to attend UWCNM and community/corporate events

Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license and daily access to a dependable motor vehicle due to extensive amount of driving required (mileage is reimbursed)





STARTING SALARY:

$45,000 - $55,000 annually (FTE)
Full-time employees (FTE) are eligible for health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan, flexible spending account and voluntary insurance programs. We offer a tuition reimbursement plan, volunteer time off, and generous leave time. Part-time employees may be eligible for some of these benefits.





EQUIPMENT USED:



Standard PC Office Equipment





PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standard office environment, position is primarily an office setting, requiring long periods of sitting at a desk and computer. 





Interested applicants, or if you have additional questions, should supply a resume and cover letter to applicant@uwcnm.org by Friday, August 26th.





United Way of Central New Mexico is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and applicants from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.



Contact:
HR Manager

Home Phone:
505-247-3671

Work Phone:
505-247-3671

Email:
applicant@uwcnm.org

Website:
www.uwcnm.org