Senior Manager; Community Development

POSITION TITLE: Senior Manager, Community Development Serving Union and Anson Counties

DEPARTMENT: Philanthropy and Donor Engagement

REPORTS TO: VP Philanthropy

TYPE: Full Time, Exempt

SALARY: $71,200-$77,050

United Way of Greater Charlotte is boldly investing in what if. When Charlotte ranked last in the nation for economic mobility, United Way challenged ourselves and others to say what if every neighborhood has the resources it needs to break the cycle of poverty? And what if every person has equal access to opportunities? In response, United Way is going directly to where the needs are the greatest and is bringing new voices to the table to promote racial equity and ensure every neighborhood thrives. We believe that by challenging the 'what ifs' and moving together in hope, we can build thriving communities.

The Senior Manager, Community Development is accountable for managing all efforts surrounding annual revenue generation and community impact initiatives in Union and Anson Counties, North Carolina. This individual reports to the Vice President of Philanthropy with a dotted line to the Director of Community Initiatives, reflecting the dual nature of this role. Strong collaboration across both departments is essential to success in this role. This position is an important member of both the Philanthropy and Community Impact teams. An ideal candidate will be a highly organized, self-motivated strategic thinker with strong project and time management skills who works well in a hybrid, multi-site environment with limited supervision.

• Develops and executes annual revenue strategies for Union and Anson Counties, including workplace campaigns, individual giving, grants, sponsorships, and major gifts in coordinated efforts with internal partners
• Collaboratively works to ensure that annual revenue goals are met
• Conducts year-round stewardship of a diversified portfolio of donors
• Actively researches and participates in identifying potential new revenue streams

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Proactively seeks opportunities to deepen United Way's presence and relationships within the broader community through participation in civic and professional groups such as the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and other local networks
• Develops and stewards relationships with community partners, including funded agencies
• Proudly and professionally represents the United Way of Greater Charlotte on community initiatives and speaking engagements, as needed
• Community engagement activities

Volunteer & Event Management

• Leads, stewards, and manages relationships with volunteers, including recruiting, managing, and supporting the Union and Anson County Advisory Boards and Grant Funding volunteers for Union and Anson Counties
• Plans and leads community engagements and one

General Organizational Responsibilities

• Ensures ethical and responsible management of local organizational resources
• Serves as a proactive and contributing member to the United Way of Greater Charlotte team, performing duties and providing support outside of the functions listed above, as needed

What You'll Need: Education, Experience, and Skills

• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience, prior leadership and/or supervisory responsibilities beneficial
• Skills: Advanced project management, strategic planning, change management, business acumen, influence without authority
• Responsibilities: Complex program oversight, cross-functional integration, strategic initiative development, organizational process improvement
• Executive communication, strategic vision, organizational leadership, budgeting responsibility, and ability to lead people.

United Way of Greater Charlotte is committed to having a workforce that reflects our entire community. United Way opposes racism and oppression in all its forms and believes the nonprofit work environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with ideas come together to achieve common goals. United Way understands that diverse representation and perspectives are vital to our success. We are dedicated to continuous learning and active participation in diversity initiatives while advocating for equitable opportunities across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Committed to deepening understanding of historically marginalized communities' experiences, particularly Black, Indigenous, and Latinx groups, to create more inclusive environments.

Workplace values

• Take action and go Be bold and not afraid of a little competition or thinking outside the box even when opportunities seem unimaginable. Create a new path one-step at a time, you got this
• Openly collaborate in the pursuit of truth and doing what is right. Welcome tough conversations, don't make assumptions, and rely on others; together, we are stronger
  • Sometimes, things just need a shake-up. Whether internally or out in the community, we aren't afraid to be disruptive. Understanding that we may leave a few feathers ruffled along the way, if it is the right thing to do and benefits our community, we will take the chance
• Inaction is the enemy of innovation. We are a perpetual work in progress, striving to be better, constantly learning and taking risk to be the best we can be. Learning from our mistakes and paving the way for continual betterment.
• Teamwork makes the dream work. Bottom line, we need each other. Working together makes us all better individually and makes us awesome as a group. Understanding what others strengths and weaknesses may be and using that knowledge to guide, support, and model our work makes for a successful and high performing team.
• Recognizing and appreciating our differences only makes us better. We all share in the responsibility to create a positive culture and to safeguard equity, inclusion, dignity, and respect for all. Each member of our team will be a role model for others.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, a 401 (k) defined contribution plan, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time off. Medical Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Accident and Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance.

We recognize that candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If you're passionate lifting children and families out of poverty, have relevant skills and experience, and are eager to learn, we strongly encourage you to apply. Studies show that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and believe that your unique combination of skills, experiences, and enthusiasm might be exactly what we need. Our goal is to build a talented, diverse team committed to our mission-so please don't hesitate to submit your application

United Way of Greater Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion