Senior Director, Philanthropic Engagement & Experience - United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Join United Way for Southeastern Michigan as a Full Time Senior Director, Philanthropic Engagement & Experience and take your impactful career to new heights! In this role, you'll lead innovative volunteer engagement strategies and enhance community organizing efforts, engaging corporate donors to bolster our fund development initiatives. Your leadership will drive fundraising initiatives that elevate our mission and empower us to serve our community more effectively.

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance your professional responsibilities while delivering excellence in the non-profit sector. This senior-level position offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $125,000, reflecting the value we place on expertise and dedication. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, organization paid STD/LTD, and Paid Time Off. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of many while cultivating a vibrant network of supporters in our diverse community.

Let us introduce ourselves

What is it like to work united? Here at United Way for Southeastern Michigan our employees combine their individual strengths to develop solutions to some of our region's toughest challenges alongside our donors, advocates, volunteers and partners. Join our team as we work collaboratively to impact the communities within southeastern Michigan! For more than 100 years, we've responded to the community's most pressing challenges around children and family, health and the community. Honored with a symbolic or actual "torch drive" each year, our annual campaign has brought thousands of companies and individuals together for a common cause: supporting our Southeastern Michigan communities.

Make a difference as a Senior Director, Philanthropic Engagement & Experience

The Senior Director, Philanthropic Engagement & Experience at United Way for Southeastern Michigan plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's approach to community engagement and volunteer strategy. This leadership position is responsible for creating, developing, and executing innovative programs that foster strong relationships with corporate donors and community partners, utilizing best practices in the non-profit sector. By focusing on deepening engagement, this role aims to achieve ambitious fundraising and volunteerism goals, ultimately advancing UWSEM's mission and maximizing its impact. The Senior Director will leverage expertise in volunteer engagement and community organizing to create meaningful experiences and partnerships that drive resource development and enhance the overall effectiveness of our initiatives.

Does this sound like you?

To thrive as the Senior Director, Philanthropic Engagement & Experience at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, candidates must possess a robust skill set rooted in strategic leadership and effective communication. A bachelor's degree in business, social science, community organizing, or a related field is essential, complemented by a minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in volunteer services, community relations, or project management. Candidates should demonstrate 3-5 years of people management experience, showcasing their ability to lead and inspire teams.

Proficiency in relevant software and tools for fundraising, volunteer engagement, and community organizing is crucial. Successful candidates will also exhibit strong analytical skills, enabling them to assess program effectiveness and implement best practices. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with a customer-centric approach, will enhance their ability to build impactful relationships with corporate donors and community partners.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• A bachelor's degree in business social science community organizing or a related field
• A minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in volunteer services, community relations, project management or a related field (including 3-5 years of people management

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