Associate Manager, Corporate Donor Relations

Company Description

United Way of Greater Union County is dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities by bringing together individuals and organizations to address pressing societal challenges. Focused on enhancing education, ensuring income stability, and promoting healthy lives, the organization envisions a future where children and families achieve their full potential. By addressing basic needs such as food, shelter, and access to health services, United Way of Greater Union County strives to create equitable opportunities for all. Committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, the organization empowers families to lead productive, healthy, and successful lives.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Associate Manager, Corporate Donor Relations is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of corporate and community partners to support the achievement of United Way of Greater Union County annual fundraising and engagement goals. This role focuses on strengthening relationships, expanding workplace giving campaigns, stewarding donors and volunteers, and supporting strategic community partnerships that advance the organization’s mission and impact.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a portfolio of corporate and community partner accounts, including analyzing campaign performance, establishing goals, and monitoring progress toward fundraising objectives
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand existing partnerships through employee engagement, volunteerism, sponsorships, and philanthropic support
• Support and coordinate workplace giving campaigns, including volunteer training, campaign planning, preparation of briefing materials, meeting agendas, follow-up communications, and event coordination
• Assist in cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners, donors, and community stakeholders
• Analyze campaign and donor data to develop strategies that improve engagement, retention, and revenue growth
• Contribute to the development and execution of customized engagement and fundraising plans for key corporate accounts
• Conduct outreach and stewardship activities with individual and mid-level donors, including donor appreciation and relationship-building efforts
• Prepare briefing materials and provide support for executive leadership and volunteer solicitors participating in donor and corporate engagement meetings
• Coordinate recognition and stewardship initiatives for workplace volunteers, campaign ambassadors, and donors
• Maintain accurate and timely donor and campaign information within the organization’s database and reporting systems
• Supervise and support Sponsored Employees and campaign volunteers during annual fundraising initiatives, providing coaching and guidance as needed
• Assist with departmental projects, special initiatives, and community engagement activities as assigned
• Participate in organizational meetings, cross-departmental collaborations, and staff engagement activities to support the overall mission of the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

• One to three years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, customer relations, or community engagement
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with donor databases or CRM systems
• Experience working with volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish and achieve fundraising and engagement goals
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to create tracking systems and interpret campaign data
• Effective problem-solving, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Ability to coordinate projects independently and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Proven initiative and ability to carry projects through completion with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and constituent service skills with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supervising volunteers, interns, or staff is considered an asset

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Experience:

• customer relations: 1 year (Required)
• non-profit development: 1 year (Required)
• MicroSoft: 3 years (Preferred)
• CRM software: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rahway, NJ 07065 (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person