Leadership Giving Specialist

The Leadership Giving Specialist is an important member of the Advancement department and is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of mid-level giving donors ($1,000 - $9,999). This position manages a mid-level giving portfolio and move individual donors through the giving pipeline. Supports the implementation of volunteer engagement opportunities for leadership givers and Women United, inspiring deeper connection to the mission and programs of VSUW.

Here’s what’s required to do this job successfully:

Mid-level Giving

• Manage a portfolio of approximately two hundred (600) mid-level donors at the $1,000 - $9,999 level, taking them through the annual moves management cycle of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Inspire full giving participation from affinity group members.

Affinity Groups

• Recruit, and engage members of Women United
• Support coordination of leadership committees of each group and serve as the primary staff member working with the leadership of each group.
• Support affiliated events to ensure successful development and execution.
• Communicate clearly, regularly, and effectively with members of each affinity group, to build coordination, teamwork, enthusiasm, and a sense of common purpose.
• Support the calendar of annual volunteer opportunities to connect each affinity group to the programs and services of Valley of the Sun United Way.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum five (2) years of individual giving fundraising experience with a proven track record of managing a portfolio of donors contributing in the $1,000 to $9,999 giving range.
• Proven experience working with volunteer leadership groups, managing an annual calendar of fundraising and donor engagement.
• Results driven, with a relentless focus on gaining resources to support United Way’s mission and community impact focused strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to develop alliances and coordinate shared interests of all parties.
• Excellent problem-solving skills designed to meet the challenges of the organization.
• Possess ability to meet predetermined revenue goals.
• People person with a keen knack for developing, maintaining, and deepening strategic relationships that generate the resources that support United Way’s mission.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising and desire to learn.
• Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of individual donors at the five- and six-figure levels.
• Ability to develop strong personal relationships through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Planned giving experience a plus