Director, Resource Development

About the role

The Director, Resource Development at United Way Space Coast leads the county-wide campaign and corporate engagement efforts, cultivates major partnerships and donors, develops a strong team, represents United Way at partner meetings, builds visibility and trust with key stakeholders, harnesses data and insight, communicates effectively, innovates, and supports long-term sustainability planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the county-wide campaign
• Implement a comprehensive strategy for our annual campaign and corporate engagement efforts
• Cultivate major partnerships and donors
• Manage a portfolio of key accounts and lead high-level donor engagement efforts, including leadership giving and sponsorships
• Develop and lead a strong team
• Oversee and grow the resource development (relationship management) team through recruiting, coaching, and accountability
• Represent United Way at partner meetings, campaign events, and public engagements. Build visibility and trust with key stakeholders
• Harness data and insight
• Use our CRM and reporting tools to guide strategy, analyze trends, and report on impact and progress
• Public Speaking
• Effectively communicate United Way’s value, brand promise messaging, and enhance donor experiences
• Innovate and grow
• Develop new business, deepen donor engagement strategies, and support long-term sustainability planning

Requirements

• 5+ years of United Way experience in fundraising preferred, or nonprofit development (including at least 2 years managing people or strategy)
• Track record of achieving or exceeding fundraising goals
• Strong ability to communicate and connect with corporate leaders, donors, and community members alike
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong time management, organization, and follow-through
• Comfort with donor databases (ANDAR experience preferred), campaign planning, and public speaking
• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required (about 40% in-county travel)
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends for accounts and events
• Excellent organization and time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties

Qualifications

• Maintains exceptionally high standards of integrity and confidentiality
• Exceptional verbal and written communication to diverse audiences
• Communicates in a compelling, persuasive, and concise way with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent technical ability; experience analyzing data to inform strategy with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Takes ownership of work and demonstrates willingness to accept responsibility for decisions and actions
• Sets and receives feedback graciously and with a dedication to continuous improvement
• Demonstrates commitment to quality in every task performed
• Highly organized and responsive