Why united way
Since 1925, valley of the sun united way (vsuw) has unified diverse partners, donors, businesses, nonprofits, government, and faith-based communities to build a stronger valley for us allUnited way belongs to our community, so we seek community input on the most pressing issues, then we bring people, organizations and companies together to proactively solve themRight now, many people seek trustworthy insights and information and they want to help, but they don’t know howUnited way makes it simple for people and organizations to be part of the solution, to come together to take action.
What is mighty change 2026?
Mighty change 2026 is the 5-year plan announced by united way in the spring of 2021 and is built on a year-long community informed input processThe focus is on aligning united way and community resources to achieve a set of existing bold community goals in the areas of health, homelessness/housing, education and workforce developmentAlong with others, united way will close opportunity gaps to ensure children read at grade level by 3rd grade, youth are prepared for educational success and employment, remove barriers to ensure everyone in our community is healthy with a focus on access to food and health care, ensure all can have a safe home to call their own, and open pathways to better paying jobsUnited way is looking for team members to help us achieve mighty change 2026Want to learn more about mighty change 2026? click here.
Who we’re looking for
We can’t do this work aloneWe’re looking for people who live up to our competencies as an organization:
Accountability: delivering on their commitments and taking responsibility for the outcomes of their actions and decisions
Adaptability: changes with business needs and priorities and open to different and new ways of doing things
Influence: able to gain the support of others for ideas and solutions and promotes the creation of shared mission, vision and values
Quality/attention to detail: sets and maintains high quality performance standards, open to continuous improvement, and pays close attention to details
Teamwork: promotes cooperation and commitment to achieve goals and deliverables and willing to share and receive information
We are seeking a senior director, corporate relationsThis individual must create and lead an aggressive and adaptive team to success within a dynamic philanthropic and corporate environment where both traditional and nontraditional revenue generation strategies must be employedThis team must utilize a customer-focused, consultative sales philosophy that focuses on lead generation, acquisition, retention and growthThe team is responsible for generating at least $10m unrestricted funding annually from a corporate base of support of over 225 companies and 85,000+ donors.
The senor director, corporate relations is accountable for sustainability and growth of the corporate revenue base and is accountable for the achievement of annual goals for corporations and new partnershipsThis individual builds strategic and critical relationships with companies and key individual workforce donors to help united way leverage community resources and mobilize investment.
Additionally, the director personally carries a high value portfolio and is responsible for the c-suite strategy and stewardship of key relationships with corporate leadershipThis individual must be comfortable with soliciting individual investors and growing larger gifts within the corporate portfolio.
What this position does:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manage team of corporate relations managers, to execute strategic corporate partner plans to acquire, retain and grow our donor relationships and meet theirs and our goals.
Execute on strategies that embraces a consultative, donor-centered approach and leverage this approach to achieve results.
Work with operations team to ensure accurate and timely revenue projections that position the organization to make informed, data-based decisions.
Establish and build strong individual relationships within assigned corporate donors to cultivate year-round engagement with vsuw through giving, volunteering, advocacy, and education.
Identify and create new partnerships with companies and individuals.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward sponsorships from companies and gifts from employees.
Address donor impact issues in a timely manner, conferring with the vice president corporate relations when appropriate.
Coordinate collaborative efforts between united way, individuals, and corporations.
Develop, implement, and execute year-round corporate partnership strategies to increase financial support for vsuw.
Work with other functional teams, including marketing, to develop a five year direct mail plan and economic model.
Provide accurate data and timely reports, weekly projections, sharing of best practices, and team support as needed.
Maintain thorough documentation of account activities and history in crm system, donor database, and campaign files..
Represent vsuw in the community and in companies via frequent public speaking, presentations, and networking activities.
Work to achieve the campaign goal established, with emphasis on unrestricted giving.
Other duties as assigned.
Have a degree? greatHave work experience? amazingA combination of education and/or relevant work experience can be considered in lieu of a degreeHere’s what’s required of this position:
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three (3) years of experience in resource development, fundraising, sales or related area.
In addition to the organizational competencies listed above, this individual must also demonstrate the following:
Change management: clearly defines and articulates a vision to acquire employee and stakeholder buy-in; maintains connections and communicates effectively with employees ; develops strategies that are in alignment with the organization creating viable and sustainable results
Coaching: enables employees to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement; willing to delegate responsibility, work with others, and coach to develop their capabilities; allows employees freedom to decide how they will accomplish their goals and resolve issues
Decision-making: uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and analyzed; considers all pertinent facts, goals, constraints, and risks before deciding on the most appropriate action; commits to decisions
Leadership/management: promotes organizational mission and goals and shows the way to achieve them; structures and directs others’ work on projects and programs; manages employees in ways that improve their ability to succeed
Motivation: displays energy and enthusiasm in approaching the job; commits to putting in additional effort; maintains high level of productivity and self-direction
Planning and organizing: sets priorities, plans and organizes tasks to achieve objectives and allocates and uses resources wisely
Relationship building: builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect; maintains an open, approachable manner, and treats others fairly and respectfully; asks questions to identify shared interests, experiences, or other common ground
Strategic thinking: sees the big, long-range picture; analyzes options and decisions based on long-term outcomes; translates the organizational vision into clear strategies
This job might not be the right fit if you:
Are hesitant to innovating current processes
Become overwhelmed by fast paced environments
Have a hard time making decisions
Are uncomfortable with change
What we offer:
An opportunity to become an active part in bringing vital partners and passionate community members together in an effort to create mighty change in maricopa county
A full-time salaried position
Employer-paid premiums for life insurance
Different options for medical, dental, and vision benefits
403b retirement saving with company match after one year of working
Up to $2,500 for year for educational assistance after one year of working
Generous paid time off (pto) and 10 paid holidays per year
We’re a wellness a to z employer by the greater phoenix chamber of commerce
Due to covid-19, we’re working in a hybrid environment and working in our office at 32nd street and camelback is voluntary for our eligible team membersWith that said, covid-19 hasn’t affected our collaboration, communication and relationship-based cultureTo be successful at this, make sure you have high-speed internet access and a quiet, noise-free home office space that is free from distractions.
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Vsuw believes culturally diverse governance structures and workforces are assets to vsuw and its participating organizationsVsuw values each person as an individual, promotes the understanding and appreciation of cultural differences, and advocates, encourages, and supports the development and implementation of plans and actions to recruit, retain, develop, and advance people of culturally diverse backgrounds throughout vsuw.
Vsuw is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliationIt is the policy of vsuw and the responsibility of every staff member to treat colleagues fairly and in a professional, cooperative mannerIt is the policy of vsuw to hire, employ, train, retain, promote, compensate, demote, discipline, terminate, and otherwise treat all staff members and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence without regard to race, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, color, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religion, marital status, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
