Senior Director Fundraising Communications
Senior Director Fundraising Communications
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$ 135000 - 150000
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POSITION SUMMARY
(Eligible for hybrid/3 days in office Alexandria VA)
A cover letter is required with your application. Candidates invited to interview will also be required to submit writing samples.
This role reporting to the Senior Vice President of Global Communications will develop and execute the communications strategy to support United Way Worldwides (UWW) fundraising to drive engagement and support for the global United Way Network. In alignment with organizational positioning this person will work in partnership with UWW Development colleagues in the creation and of an annual plan message strategy assets and activations to support fundraising efforts including workplace campaigns yearround and shortterm giving initiatives corporate funders direct response and donor stewardship.
- In partnership with internal stakeholders develop the comprehensive communications strategy to support organizational fundraising goals
- Develop the compelling message framework to elevate the organizational value proposition in support of fundraising efforts and ensure integration across all communications touchpoints including social media print and digital
- Drive strategy cadence and content development for all email communications to UWW donors and analyze results to optimize approach and messaging
- Provide data stories messaging and more to support Development presentations and reports
- Lead efforts to create fundraising messaging and tools for local United Ways
- Provide compelling written materials for offline and online channels in partnership with the Development and Marketing teams
- Collaborate with digital marketing team to drive and nurture individual donor relationships including support for email marketing strategy
- Support corporate cause marketing campaigns as needed
- Support communications for donor cultivation events
- May be responsible for supervising and developing direct reports
- Establish measure and report on performance metrics
- Manages assigned agency and vendor relationships
- Periodic travel may be required
- Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 12 years of experience in development communications marketing fundraising or a related field
- More than five years of experience overseeing fundraising communications for a national or global charitable organization
- Proven experience in developing and executing a donor communications strategy is required
- Experience in digital fundraising and creating donor user journeys is required
- Expertise in aligning communications to drive strategic goals in support of organizational priorities is required
- Must be a strong writer/editor and an effective communications consultant
- Experience with developing and implementing marketing and communications efforts for a decentralized global organization is preferred
- Strong cultural competencies and ability to effectively communicate to a diverse global audience
- Experience utilizing project management software is preferred
- Experience using email marketing and CRM platforms is required
- Proven ability to establish and evaluate performance metrics
- Excellent strategic and conceptual thinking and decisionmaking skills are required
- Bachelors degree in marketing communications journalism public relations or related field is required
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. You should be able to work onsite in the Alexandria VA location; relocation assistance is not offered.
SALARY STATEMENT
The budgeted lifespan salary range for this position is currently $135000 to $150000 per year. Salary is determined by several factors including applicants knowledge skills experience position equity and market.
COMPETENCIES
Accountability/Results Orientation
Is accountable for the achievement of assigned work projects. Collaborates with others to establish work project parameters desired results and outcomes and resource requirements. Keeps team leaders informed on work progress and changes in work direction. Takes ownership of work and outcomes achieved selecting the best work approach. Protects the United Way brand promoting its relevance and stature to the extent possible. Behaves ethically and honestly in all activities done on behalf of United Way Worldwide and the movement. Demonstrates a commitment to United Way Worldwides values including diversity and inclusiveness.
DecisionMaking/RiskTaking
Evaluates available information and recommends a course of action. Contributes own assessment of risks and implications of decisions in team decisionmaking efforts. Develops and proposes effective alternative solutions. Uses judgment appropriately in decisionmaking. Knows when to shift decisionmaking upwards.
Teamwork Collaboration
Shares pertinent information and keeps team members informed on a regular basis. Ensures that processes systems and resources are available and direct them properly to enable the team to efficiently accomplish its goals and objectives. Able to adapt quickly to changing conditions or performance expectations. Able to focus on assignments during periods of change and/or uncertainty.
Relationship Management
Utilizes rapport to build trust and collaboration with others. Identifies and shares mutual benefits and needs in working together. Is ethical in dealing with others to achieve the desired results. Interacts and communicates with diverse stakeholders effectively. Fosters and maintains working relationships across the United Way network. Formulates and communicates in an ethical and politically sensitive manner.
Communications
Expresses work issues and problems in a clear and concise manner. Communicates effectively with others up down and across the organization to achieve expected organization results. Gives and receives constructive feedback. Seeks direct input on team effectiveness and environment.
Innovation/Creativity
Develops and implements new approaches to accomplish tasks that impact others in and outside of own team. Is able to reasonably take risks. Assists others in developing new systems products processes and procedures. Strives to stay current on new or emerging trends and capitalizes on them
ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE
United Way Worldwide seeks diverse qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. If you are passionate about your work and desire to help others achieve enhanced education income and health United Way Worldwide is the place for you.
United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion creed disability veteran status marital status age sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry genetic information and other legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please email and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.
We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni to apply.
United Way Worldwide is located in Old Town Alexandria VA. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: health dental life shortterm and longterm disability employee assistance program 403(b) plan tuition assistance paid time off family sick leave medical appointment leave parental/adoption leave dress for your day free parking onsite gym monthly volunteering opportunities and more.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full Time
