Senior Corporate Relations Director

• Initiate, build and sustain positive year-round relationships with key stakeholders (business leaders, donors, prospects and volunteers) through facilitating best practices for workplace campaigns and sponsorship presentations within assigned portfolio resulting in donor retention and revenue growth
• Lead business development efforts of the Corporate Relations team, including pursuing new business relationships and directing the same for members of the team
• Stay apprised of trends or issues in relevant industries that affect business climate or culture and economic environment that could impact fundraising
• Conduct data analysis to identify account strengths and opportunities, develop best practices, and create comprehensive development plans
• Design and execute plans that ensure the cultivation of relationships and drive revenue growth through the workplace campaign and other engagement opportunities
• Project portfolio performance and implement corrective measures when projections and goals are not meeting expectations
• Frequent public speaking engagements to groups, articulating UWTC's goals, activities and results persuasively driving donations
• Practice timely and thorough customer service by promptly handing inquiries, valuing donor gifts regardless of size, and regularly communicating about UWTC products and results
• Participate in community organizations and endeavors to expand professional network and increase awareness of UWTC
• Closely monitor business activity and identify businesses not currently running a United Way campaign to identify top potential development opportunities
• Work collaboratively with United Way key volunteers to develop and strengthen relationships with new accounts
• Serve as team lead on various projects as defined by the Chief Development Officer
• Be an expert in new business prospect practices and technology
• Understand and promote UWTC's mission
• Additional projects as assigned

• Must be eligible to work in the United States (No Sponsorship)
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of fundraising management experience at a non-profit organization and a demonstrated track record of accomplishments within a similar role
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both verbal and written
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception through execution, while meeting deadlines
• High attention to detail in working with all aspects of account management
• Ability to express thoughts or ideas in a clear and concise message
• Personal values consistent with United Way mission: integrity, goal-oriented, strong work ethic
• Must be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders
• existing professional relationships throughout Tarrant County preferred
• Energetic with a high-level of ability to work both independently and as a strong team member
• Demonstrated working knowledge of databases as well as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Organizational/management/administrative skills are required
• Valid Texas driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds with assistance of 2-wheel dolly if necessary
• Bachelor-level degree or requisite experience in a related field with strong sales and public speaking experience
• Excellent leadership, team building, interpersonal and time management skills
• A high energy, results-oriented self-starter with little supervision required
• An individual with the utmost professional and personal integrity
• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovative drive for reaching the next great idea
• Outstanding collaboration skills through effective communication
• Business savvy with the ability to engage, influence, access risk, issues and priorities

Existing professional relationships throughout Tarrant County