Manager, Development

Organization
:
United Way of the Midlands

Job Title
:
Manager, Development

Department
:
Development

FLSA Status
:
Full-time, Exempt

Location
:
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.

United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.

• Build TRUST in everything we do.
• Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves.
• Show GRIT by bringing it everyday.
• Be OPEN to embracing others’ differences.
• Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing.
• Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly.

The Manager, Development reports to the VP, Campaign Development and is an integral member of United Way of the Midlands (UWM). This position is responsible for working with all levels within the partner organization and understanding all 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, Development needs to understand the role of UWM within our community, 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.
• 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.

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality and ethical standards at all times.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities.
• 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…