Resource Development Officer

Position Summary

The Resource Development Officer develops, implements, and manages fundraising strategies for assigned corporate partners and individual donors. This position is responsible for strengthening existing relationships, identifying opportunities for growth, cultivating new resources and supporting United Way of Forsyth County's annual and long-term fundraising goals through meaningful donor engagement and stewardship. The Resource Development Officer works onsite and evening and weekend work is required, particularly around events.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and implements year-round relationship plans for assigned corporate partners and individual donors to maximize engagement, retention, and fundraising growth.
• Develops and adapts fundraising strategies to strengthen engagement and improve results for assigned corporate partners.
• Identifies, cultivates, and develops new corporate and individual fundraising opportunities.
• Maintains a high level of personal engagement with assigned donors and prospects through regular communication, meetings, stewardship, and relationship building.
• Partners with volunteers to strengthen relationships with corporate leadership and expand fundraising opportunities within assigned accounts.
• Develops and implements ongoing engagement and stewardship plans for assigned individual donors.
• Cultivates major gift and planned giving prospects through intentional relationship management and donor engagement.
• Develops and implements annual fundraising plans for assigned corporate and individual accounts.
• Maintains accurate donor and campaign records while ensuring the confidentiality of donor and financial information.
• Collaborate with the Resource Development team to implement year-round fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Participates in ongoing professional development to strengthen fundraising knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of United Way Forsyth County's mission, strategic priorities, and community impact to effectively represent the organization.
• Identifies opportunities to increase support within existing accounts and cultivate new corporate and individual giving opportunities.
• Demonstrates a willingness to support additional departmental and organizational initiatives to ensure the success of the Research Development team.
• Participates in occasional local travel, and evening or weekend events as needed to support fundraising, donor engagement and communities activities.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, professionalism, sound judgement, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The individual should have self-starter qualities with strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• The individual should also demonstrate flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• The position requires occasional movement throughout the office and event environments, including lifting materials up to 20lbs.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Wellness Days
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) match and defined contribution plan

Work Requirements

• Onsite Monday-Thursday
• Remote Friday
• Valid NC driver's license and auto insurance required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of two years of fundraising, development, sales, account management or relationship management experience preferred
• Knowledge of Forsyth County and the local nonprofit community is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database software required
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered