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United Way of Olmsted County (UWOC) is a community change organization that fights for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in our community. United Way fights to erase divisions, bridge divides, and right inequities. We connect people with resources that change lives and transform our community.  Please see our opportunities below if  you are interested in working or volunteering with us. 

United Way of Olmsted County is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals who share lived experiences with the people and communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. We intentionally do our best to eliminate bias and remove barriers that may limit other applicant pools. UWOC encourages applications from individuals of all races, genders, ages, and abilities.

For any questions contact please contact Pam Wright at PamW@uwolmsted.org.

 

VP of Resource Development

TITLE: Vice President of Resource Development 

DEPARTMENT: Resource Development 

REPORTS TO: President 

STARTING SALARY: $70,000-$75,000

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO 

United Way of Olmsted County (UWOC) is a community change organization that fights for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in our community. United Way fights to erase divisions, bridge divides, and right inequities. We connect people with resources that change lives and transform our community.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS 

The Vice President of Resource Development is responsible for increasing individual, corporate and foundation support for United Way of Olmsted County. This position is responsible for achieving annual revenue goals through cultivation of relationships throughout all levels of the community. Leading a team of fundraising professionals, this position collaboratively plans, organizes, and effectively executes multiple, simultaneous initiatives throughout the year.

THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF YOU 

  • Possess 8+ years of relevant work and/or education experience, including significant experience leading major fundraising initiatives. A CFRE is preferred.
  • Feel passionate about being part of a mission-driven organization working to create an equitable, thriving community.
  • Demonstrate exceptional capacity for leading and managing people, with experience in organizational change management.
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in both one-to-one and large group environments. Successful grant writing experience is a plus.
  • Are comfortable using software and applications such as donor management software, Microsoft office suite, Zoom, Asana, and others.  

For a detailed job description, click here

 

TO APPLY 

To apply, please email application materials to Pam Wright (PamW@uwolmsted.org). In the email we ask for:

  1. A resume that summarizes your work/skills/training/educational history. Our aim is to understand where you have worked/volunteered before and the types of roles you have had.
  2. A cover letter consisting of approximately 3-4 paragraphs describing how you believe you meet the qualifications for the position. Your cover letter may be included in the body of the email or in a separate attachment.

Applications received by June 9 will be given priority consideration. We will continue screening applicants until the position is filled.

We welcome inquiries from potential applicants. Please direct questions to Pam Wright at PamW@uwolmsted.org.

Resource Development Specialist 

TITLE: Resource Development Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Resource Development

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Resource Development

STARTING SALARY: $40,000-$45,000

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO 

United Way of Olmsted County (UWOC) is a community change organization that fights for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in our community. United Way fights to erase divisions, bridge divides, and right inequities. We connect people with resources that change lives and transform our community.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS 

The Resource Development Specialist identifies and implements donor relations strategies to increase retention and increase dollars raised annually. United Way raises approximately $3.25 million of funding through year-round fundraising efforts with individual donors and through workplace giving. Understanding the motivation, goals and needs of our donors, the Resource Development Specialist helps to reach our fundraising goals each year.
The Resource Development Specialist works with the Resource Development team to develop and execute strategies that provide a best-in-class donor experience. This position provides leadership for stewardship activities for affinity groups and priority donor audiences. They also provide support for fundraising in local workplaces. Key goals of this position are improved donor retention and increased community support for our community impact agenda.

THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF YOU 

  • A storyteller. You excel at verbal communication and are comfortable presenting information to different audiences in one-to-one and group settings.
  • Dedicated to customer service. You are committed to excellence and to providing exemplary experiences for our donors, volunteers, partners, and vendors.
  • Highly organized. You plan tasks, meet deadlines, communicate effectively about projects, and always follow through on your commitments.
  • A strategic doer. You know how to prioritize and multi-task when there are multiple projects with competing deadlines.
  • Comfortable working on a PC and using Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Microsoft Forms, and CRM systems.

For a detailed job description, click here

TO APPLY 

To apply, please email application materials to Zeni Aly (ZeniA@uwolmsted.org). In the email we ask for:

  1. A resume that summarizes your work/skills/training/educational history. Our aim is to understand where you have worked/volunteered before and the types of roles you have had.
  2. A cover letter consisting of approximately 3-4 paragraphs describing how you believe you meet the qualifications for the position. Your cover letter may be included in the body of the email or in a separate attachment.

Applications received by June 15 will be given priority consideration. We will continue screening applicants until the position is filled.
We welcome inquiries from potential applicants. Please direct questions to Zeni Aly at ZeniA@uwolmsted.org.

Volunteer

If you'd like to get more involved with our work, please visit our volunteer opportunities page.

If you are interested in volunteering your time and talents to United Way of Olmsted County while pursuing educational credit, we respond to inquiries received three months before typical semester start dates. Please send a resume, a description outlining what type of experience you’re hoping to gain, and scheduling considerations to impact@uwolmsted.org by the following dates: 

  • Fall semester volunteer placement: June 1st 
  • Spring semester volunteer placement: October 1st 
  • Summer semester volunteer placement: February 1st  

Our ability to provide a meaningful volunteer experience depends on staff capacity, project availability, and mission alignment. If you submit an inquiry, you can expect to hear from staff within two weeks of the dates listed above to coincide with typical semester schedules.