Job Posting

Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN
Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

OUR COMMUNITY
We live in a world where divisions, disparity and poverty affect everyone. There are many ways to solve problems, but when we united as changemakers we can disrupt systems, unlock human potential, change narratives, create equitable solutions and advocate for policies that result in lasting change.

Greater Twin Cities United Way lives in a unique space in the Twin Cities with a community of three million people who share our passion and mission. GTCUW impacts hundreds of thousands of people every year via community investments, donor events, company campaigns, conventions, volunteer events and community gatherings – giving everyone a voice in creating GTCUW.

Your Role in Participating: Senior Donor Advisor
Your Department: Individual Giving
Your Reporting Manager: Vice President, Individual Partnerships

OUR MISSION AND VALUES
Mission: Unite changemakers, advocate for social good and develop solutions to address the challenges no one can solve alone.

Values: Equity, collaboration, agility, and transparency

OUR RELATIONSHIPS CREATE IMPACT
In this key development position, you will demonstrate world-class relationship management capabilities with a portfolio of donors. You will have the opportunity to work together with executive volunteers, the nonprofit sector, community leaders, board of directors and the Greater Twin Cities United Way team resulting in creation of positive impact for all people within our community experiencing poverty.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE
This highly visible role will lead donor fundraising within a portfolio through successful relationship cultivation of major gifts.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to generate revenue of $2-3M annually
• Retain donors through strategic relationship cultivation
• Engage and manage 10-15 core executive volunteers
• Collaborate with Community Impact, Marketing, Prospect Management and Foundation Relations to develop key strategies and donor proposals for new revenue
• Utilize database to report, collect and manage 125-200 prospects and donors
• Learn and maintain up to date knowledge about United Way’s impact strategies and engagement opportunities to build, cultivate and leverage relationships
• Operate within a larger team while managing sole portfolio of business; responsibilities, assignments, scheduling, work plans, decision-making, and solving problems with minimal supervision.

COMPETENCIES THAT SUPPORT YOUR WORK

• 5+ years proven development experience, closing gifts of five figures a plus
• Experience in securing Leadership, Major, Principal, and Blended Gifts using standard development management practices, or relatable sales experience
• Proven sales and interpersonal relationships with ability to close deals with asset wealthy, executive, entrepreneur, and C-level individuals
• Ability to receive sensitive financial and personal information discreetly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems
• Strong executive volunteer management and recruitment experience
• Superb written, presentation, persuasion, and listening skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Innovative, strategic thinker and risk taker
• Exceptional attention to detail and effective follow-through to meet deadlines
• Ability to act; orchestrates and seizes opportunities
• Commitment to excellence, accountability, transparency, and to the mission of Greater Twin Cities United Way
• Ability to work with diverse audiences and lead through an equity lens.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should please send resume to cameron.reeves@gtcuw.org by July 22, 2022.