Manager, Corporate and AFL-CIO Relations

Job Title

Manager, Corporate and AFL-CIO Relations

Development

Full-time, Exempt

$55, annually

Omaha, NE (on-site)

Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business, government and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our community’s most impactful health and human service programs. UWM’s funded programs and direct services – including JAG Nebraska, 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program – focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow.

At United Way, we are committed to fostering integrity, inclusion, and responsibility across our work where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

Since the Omaha Federation of Labor was established in 1887, the Union Members have been building, maintaining and protecting our communities. Currently there are 11,000 Union members from 34 different Locals. The Omaha Federation of Labor is one of nearly 500 state and local labor councils of the AFL-CIO and is the heart of the labor movement. They are democratically elected bodies dedicated to representing the interests of working people at the state and local level.

They mobilize their members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice and strive daily to vanquish oppression and make our communities better for all people—regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.

This individual serves as a liaison between the Omaha Federation of Labor and the United Way of the Midlands. This position is responsible for working with all levels within the campaign partner and labor organizations and understanding existing and potential ways in which the organization can partner with UWM to benefit the community: from employee fundraising, special fundraising events, applying for available grants, or proposing a sponsorship of a key event within the community.

The Manager, Corporate AFL-CIO Relations needs to understand the role of UWM within our community and its strong connection to labor, the trends affecting the residents most in need, and the role of UWM donors in supporting those needs.

• 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 sponsor ships 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 sponsor ships 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…