United Way of Summit & Medina · 3 days ago
Generalist, Fundraising Communications
Akron, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expUnited Way of Summit & Medina is dedicated to enhancing community engagement through strategic fundraising communications. The role focuses on building relationships with donors and corporate partners while managing gift solicitation and new business development efforts.
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Responsibilities
Oversees individual gift solicitation processes and builds relationships with donors through personal interaction and 1:1 meetings by providing the highest quality customer service
Manages designation requests and special handling requests
Manages formal and informal thank-you processes for donors, corporations, and foundation supporters across the Fund Development team
Supports the Fund Development in additional marketing and communication outreach and postage as needed
Identifies, solicits, and engages local businesses with the intent of cultivating them into prospective corporate partners
Conducts outreach, introductory meetings, and relationship-building activities to assess interest and alignment with UWSM’s mission and corporate engagement opportunities
Serves as the initial point of contact for new business prospects and strategically transitions qualified relationships to Corporate Engagement Managers for ongoing stewardship, ensuring accurate documentation and handoff of potential corporate fundraising opportunities
Accurately records and manages gifts, contact info, pledges, and payment preferences
Assists with reports related to prospective, new, and current donor analytics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, communications, organization management or similar; or 3 years' experience in a similar role
Competent in MS Office products
Ability to learn CRM and giving platform software
Commitment to excellence and passion for the mission of United Way of Summit & Medina
Interest in the improvement of the Summit & Medina County community
Ability to work across cross-cultural teams and environments
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong written communication skills
Ability to build personal relationships with community members
Organized and has attention to detail to optimize duties and functions
Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision as part of a high-performing team
Ability to adapt to and work with different modes of technology
Ability to pass pre-employment testing including background check, drug and alcohol screen
Valid driver license and proof of insurance. Access to reliable insured automobile to be used for work-related travel in Summit & Medina County area
Less than 15% of travel
Benefits
On-site with every other Friday remote.
20 days of PTO + Holidays.
Extensive benefit package.
Recovery Friendly Workplace.
Company
United Way of Summit & Medina
United Way of Summit & Medina transforms our community by creating opportunities for people to achieve their fullest potential and empowering them to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.45MKey Investors
Gar Foundation
2018-03-02Grant· $0.45M
Leadership Team
Jim Mullen
President and CEO
Recent News
Akron Beacon Journal
2024-04-25
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