United Way of the Midlands · 3 months ago
Manager, Corporate and AFL-CIO Relations
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expUnited Way of the Midlands is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community through impactful programs. The Manager, Corporate and AFL-CIO Relations serves as a liaison between the Omaha Federation of Labor and UWM, focusing on building partnerships and enhancing community support through various fundraising initiatives.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Serves as the primary point of contact and consultant to corporate partners running workplace giving campaigns, offering strategic guidance, resources, and tailored solutions to optimize campaign success and drive maximum employee participation and contributions
Develops, solicits, and stewards corporate sponsorships and partnerships to enhance revenue streams and strengthen existing partnerships
Establishes annual fundraising goals and develops data-driven strategies to achieve them
Collaborates effectively within the team and across diverse departments to align strategies, share resources, and achieve organizational goals
Delivers compelling presentations that effectively communicate United Way of the Midlands’ value proposition, inspiring engagement and giving
Maintains comprehensive documentation of account activities, engagement touchpoints, and donor history within UWM’s relationship management system and donor database
Stays informed on UWM and community volunteer opportunities and strategically leverages them to strengthen donor relationships
Cultivates new relationships while maintaining strong relationships and cultivates AFL-CIO/United Way partnerships
Secures sponsorships for key events including Blue-Collar Boxing from existing and prospective organizations
In consultation with AFL-CIO and the United Way of the Midlands, develops an annual joint work plan based on the national AFL-CIO model
Attends appropriate AFL-CIO and UWM meetings and conferences
Develops monthly reports including ad-hoc reporting for the Omaha Federation of Labor
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement by actively seeking opportunities for professional growth, implementing best practices, and embracing feedback to enhance performance and outcomes
Provides accurate and timely reports based on established requirements
Manages special projects as assigned on a needed basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality and ethical standards at all times
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities
A member in good standing of an AFL-CIO union. With the approval of the AFL-CIO Field Department, a non-union member or a member of an unaffiliated local union may be selected, but must join a Central Labor Council-affiliated local union as a condition of employment
Knowledge of CRM Contact Management systems (Andar or similar database software); MS PowerPoint, Internet browser software; MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Processing software
English proficiency sufficient for communication with supervisors, co-workers, clients and customers
Must have the ability to effectively represent UWM during community and stakeholder meetings
Must be highly organized, responsive and be able to manage multiple deliverables at the same time
Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, internally within the organization as well as externally in the community. Collaboration and trust are of the utmost importance in this role
Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, be able to prioritize several high-priority projects at one time
Must have a valid driver's license
Bachelor's degree required from four-year college or university in Business, Public Administration or related field
Two to four years of related experience and/or training in sales management, account management, community development or a related field
Preferred
Direct knowledge of and experience in nonprofit fundraising within the corporate sector, including cultivating strong relationships with corporate partners
Company
United Way of the Midlands
For nearly 100 years, United Way of the Midlands has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bridging the business and not-for-profit sectors to create a Circle of Support that helps our neighbors overcome difficult challenges and start building a better future.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Shawna Forsberg
President and CEO
Michael Blue
Manager, Corporate & AFL-CIO Relations
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