United Way of Dane County has been tackling Dane County's toughest challenges for more than 100 years. With a mission to unite the community to achieve measurable results and change lives, we are committed to build a Dane County where everyone can succeed in school, work, and life. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative work, United Way brings the many voices of Dane County together to find common ground and develop a strategic architecture for change, while engaging businesses and individuals to give, advocate and volunteer in Dane County. Together, we are The Power of Many. Working for All.
United Way of Dane County fights for the education, financial stability, and health of everyone in Dane County. We are committed to the vision of a Dane County where everyone can succeed in school, work, and life. To facilitate this, we follow our Plan for Community Well-Being, which outlines six community goals focused on priority areas of Early Childhood, Education, Income that supports Housing, and Health - the building blocks of a stable life. Each of these goals is achieved through collective impact, the implementation of United Way initiatives and community-based programs operated by our agency partners.
Achieving our mission means being an equity leader and striving for outcomes that reflect a more inclusive community, supporting families and individuals meeting their own defined goals that are not impacted by experiences of poverty, systemic racism and discrimination. Our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access) Statement reflects our commitment to support transformative social change and to address structural inequities and oppression.
Purpose of Position
This position provides administrative support to the Loaned Executive (LE) Program and Resource Development department at United Way of Dane County. This position will spend a significant amount of time arranging campaign material drop-offs/pick-ups, entering data, and corresponding with Loaned Executives (has the option to be partially remote) . Additional responsibilities include organizing materials, assembling information packets, and distributing campaign materials. May include donor/account research as needed. Campaign Assistant should have valid driver's license, access to a vehicle and be able to lift 30 pounds.
This full-time limited term employment position starts now and goes through approximately November of 2024, pays $18 per hour, and does not include employee benefits.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 3rd 4:00pm CST.
Position reports to Director of Development Operations & Data Management.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities

• Run and provide weekly reports
• Manage pick-ups/drop-offs of campaign materials and deliver to companies if needed
• Update account and contact information in the organizational database
• Manage multiple campaign projects simultaneously
• Prepare physical and digital versions of campaign materials
• Process thank you and personalized letters
• Produce personalized pledge forms
• Keep materials/supplies on hand and organized
• Assist Resource Development Operations Team as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills Required
Must be organized, able to prioritize workload and complete data entry for extended periods of time with high accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Work independently at least 50% of the time.
Technical Knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Teams etc. Experienced computer user who is familiar with data entry, databases and spreadsheets. Mail Merge experience a plus.
Experience
1-2 years administrative experience is required. Experience in sales, marketing, or a fundraising environment is helpful.
Core Competencies:
United Way Competencies serve as the foundation for the United Way network-wide talent management strategy and inform the essential abilities (skills, knowledge, behaviors) that United Way professionals must have to perform their jobs successfully.

• Communication Skills: Understand and communicate effectively with others using a variety of contexts and formats, which include writing, speaking, reading listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Customer and Volunteer Relationship Management: The ability to build and manage productive relationships through an open, friendly, and inclusive environment.
• Values Diversity & Inclusiveness: Networks and partners with diverse stakeholders. Values and seeks diversity by seeking the knowledge and experience of diverse individuals. Models and facilitates the integration of cultural sensitivity and competence. Brings diverse groups and points of view to the table and to a common agenda.
• Accountability: The thoroughness demonstrated by the employee in following through on assignments and instructions in a reliable, trustworthy, and timely manner. Overall attendance and adherence to work schedules, office hours. Consistently honoring commitments and taking responsibility for actions and words, acts with integrity, is reliable and trustworthy.
• Judgment and Decision Making: The ability to think logically and practically before making decisions. Use of independent thought, originality, and reasoning. Ability to prioritize work and timely implementation of workable solutions to problems. The ability to handle confidential information.

EEO/AAP Policy Statement
At United Way of Dane County, we not only accept difference - we celebrate, support, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community. United Way of Dane County is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We center community in what we do and strongly encourage ALL people to apply to join us in our work at United Way of Dane County-regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, justice involvement, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary Description

$18.00/hour