United Way of Sheboygan County, Inc
Director of Essential Needs & Nonprofit Engagement
United Way of Sheboygan County, Inc, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, us, 53082
Summary of Position: Director of Essential Needs & Nonprofit Engagement
The Director of Essential Needs & Nonprofit Engagement is housed within United Way of Sheboygan County (UWSC)’s impact team of experts working together to execute the organization’s giving and social impact strategy. UWSC is a nonprofit leader that transforms philanthropy into action and positive change for Sheboygan County as a community-owned and data-driven organization. Through participation on external and internal community impact meetings, the Director of Essential Needs & Nonprofit Engagement leads impact within areas of basic needs (think housing, food security, financial stability, etc.), as well as innovation grants. Working alongside community impact leaders, the Director of Essential Needs & Nonprofit Engagement, with support of team leadership, engages volunteers in the impact strategy process as well as nonprofit enrichment and capacity building, ultimately helping live out our mission to improve lives and community conditions in measurable, lasting ways.
The Director of Essential Needs & Nonprofit Engagement is responsible for working with nonprofit organization grantees, understanding local community needs and resources, educating the public on hardships facing families and individuals, and helping support nonprofit development and capacity building throughout Sheboygan County to actively advance the mission and goals of UWSC while serving with other senior staff on the leadership team to build a culture of collaboration both internally and externally.
Overview of Responsibilities
Leads funding impact efforts specific to essential needs
Maintains current knowledge of community needs
Staff liaison and lead to the Community Action Team (CAT)
Coordinator of Innovation Grants
Public presentations on community data (examples include Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed (ALICE) data as well as 211 information and referral data)
Represents United Way on essential needs community coalitions and committees including, but not limited to, the Anti-Hunger and Sheboygan County Housing Coalitions
Nonprofit development and support for capacity building, including staff liaison to United Way’s nonprofit advisory committee
Represents UWSC as needed in public venues and community events and demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills
Actively engages and leads community outreach efforts, working in partnership with the development team to aid workplace campaign activities
Supports marketing efforts and works alongside leadership team to supply data for completion of impact report(s), annual report and creation of materials that highlight UWSC’s issue-focused impact areas
Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with all stakeholders including nonprofit grantees, nonprofit partnering agencies, donors, collaborating organizations, business leaders, foundation representatives, and others
Models and works to advance UWSC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in partnering and engaging with board, staff, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders
Staff liaison/leader of our local 211 regional committee
Attends United Way WI impact roundtable meetings and engages in the United Way Network
Special Events
Leads and coordinates the Nonprofit Appreciation Day special recognition event
Supports the organization and collaborates with UWSC staff in overall execution of special events including, but not limited to, impact-focused events, Campaign Celebration, Day of Caring, Spirit Awards, etc.
Campaign-Specific Engagement
Works closely with the fund development team to assist in Workplace Campaigns, identified as staff co-lead for nonprofit workplace giving, and donor-specific giving to align messaging and strategy for engagement, including supporting the creation of materials
Works closely with corporate partners to support Workplace Campaigns, including presenting at workplaces, solidifying employer/employee donations, and supporting company-specific stewardship needs when needed
Internal Impact Leadership
Provides internal leadership for the team around community needs and data related to housing, food insecurity, financial stability, and overall basic needs supports
Supports grant writing efforts when possible, working closely with the fund development and impact team colleagues to contribute to grant needs and tell the United Way story
At this time, there is no direct report but future possibility for supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications, Education & Experience
This position is for YOU if you have a strong passion for helping others, enjoy leading teams to understand community needs, love to collaborate across sectors to create community impact, public speaking and facilitation are your jam, see yourself as self-motivated and sufficiently work well on your own but also enjoy working in a team environment among multiple departments, appreciate a change of scenery from time to time in a fast moving yet family-friendly environment, are a coveted problem-solver and doer, plus can envision yourself as a professional connector to nonprofits, donors, and those we serve by amplifying our work. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.
If you do not have the exact qualifications below but think you may be good fit, we encourage you to apply.
BA/BS in nonprofit management, business, human services or fundraising field suggested
3-5 years of nonprofit sector work experience
Knowledge of Sheboygan County community needs, nonprofits, and/or willingness to jump in and learn
Understanding of, and commitment to, discretion and confidentiality when dealing with donor information
Experience and skills working as a team player
High emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively with a variety of people and organizations
Ability to motivate and retain volunteers, including donors and committee members
Proven time management, planning, organizational, and analytical skills
Effective communicator, including public speaking, writing, and active listening skills
Must have schedule flexibility to attend events that may occur in the early morning, evening, and weekends when necessary (majority of work hours are during a “typical” work day 8a-4p, but evening and weekend events do occur with advance notice)
Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel to workplace campaigns and other offsite work obligations.
Must be reliable and willing to take on other duties as assigned
Bonus, experience in CRM or donor database systems and ability to utilize data and information to measure and evaluate performance to drive decisions
Bonus, experience in fundraising strategies and donor engagement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b)
403(b) matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheboygan, WI 53081
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The Director of Essential Needs & Nonprofit Engagement is housed within United Way of Sheboygan County (UWSC)’s impact team of experts working together to execute the organization’s giving and social impact strategy. UWSC is a nonprofit leader that transforms philanthropy into action and positive change for Sheboygan County as a community-owned and data-driven organization. Through participation on external and internal community impact meetings, the Director of Essential Needs & Nonprofit Engagement leads impact within areas of basic needs (think housing, food security, financial stability, etc.), as well as innovation grants. Working alongside community impact leaders, the Director of Essential Needs & Nonprofit Engagement, with support of team leadership, engages volunteers in the impact strategy process as well as nonprofit enrichment and capacity building, ultimately helping live out our mission to improve lives and community conditions in measurable, lasting ways.
The Director of Essential Needs & Nonprofit Engagement is responsible for working with nonprofit organization grantees, understanding local community needs and resources, educating the public on hardships facing families and individuals, and helping support nonprofit development and capacity building throughout Sheboygan County to actively advance the mission and goals of UWSC while serving with other senior staff on the leadership team to build a culture of collaboration both internally and externally.
Overview of Responsibilities
Leads funding impact efforts specific to essential needs
Maintains current knowledge of community needs
Staff liaison and lead to the Community Action Team (CAT)
Coordinator of Innovation Grants
Public presentations on community data (examples include Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed (ALICE) data as well as 211 information and referral data)
Represents United Way on essential needs community coalitions and committees including, but not limited to, the Anti-Hunger and Sheboygan County Housing Coalitions
Nonprofit development and support for capacity building, including staff liaison to United Way’s nonprofit advisory committee
Represents UWSC as needed in public venues and community events and demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills
Actively engages and leads community outreach efforts, working in partnership with the development team to aid workplace campaign activities
Supports marketing efforts and works alongside leadership team to supply data for completion of impact report(s), annual report and creation of materials that highlight UWSC’s issue-focused impact areas
Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with all stakeholders including nonprofit grantees, nonprofit partnering agencies, donors, collaborating organizations, business leaders, foundation representatives, and others
Models and works to advance UWSC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in partnering and engaging with board, staff, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders
Staff liaison/leader of our local 211 regional committee
Attends United Way WI impact roundtable meetings and engages in the United Way Network
Special Events
Leads and coordinates the Nonprofit Appreciation Day special recognition event
Supports the organization and collaborates with UWSC staff in overall execution of special events including, but not limited to, impact-focused events, Campaign Celebration, Day of Caring, Spirit Awards, etc.
Campaign-Specific Engagement
Works closely with the fund development team to assist in Workplace Campaigns, identified as staff co-lead for nonprofit workplace giving, and donor-specific giving to align messaging and strategy for engagement, including supporting the creation of materials
Works closely with corporate partners to support Workplace Campaigns, including presenting at workplaces, solidifying employer/employee donations, and supporting company-specific stewardship needs when needed
Internal Impact Leadership
Provides internal leadership for the team around community needs and data related to housing, food insecurity, financial stability, and overall basic needs supports
Supports grant writing efforts when possible, working closely with the fund development and impact team colleagues to contribute to grant needs and tell the United Way story
At this time, there is no direct report but future possibility for supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications, Education & Experience
This position is for YOU if you have a strong passion for helping others, enjoy leading teams to understand community needs, love to collaborate across sectors to create community impact, public speaking and facilitation are your jam, see yourself as self-motivated and sufficiently work well on your own but also enjoy working in a team environment among multiple departments, appreciate a change of scenery from time to time in a fast moving yet family-friendly environment, are a coveted problem-solver and doer, plus can envision yourself as a professional connector to nonprofits, donors, and those we serve by amplifying our work. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.
If you do not have the exact qualifications below but think you may be good fit, we encourage you to apply.
BA/BS in nonprofit management, business, human services or fundraising field suggested
3-5 years of nonprofit sector work experience
Knowledge of Sheboygan County community needs, nonprofits, and/or willingness to jump in and learn
Understanding of, and commitment to, discretion and confidentiality when dealing with donor information
Experience and skills working as a team player
High emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively with a variety of people and organizations
Ability to motivate and retain volunteers, including donors and committee members
Proven time management, planning, organizational, and analytical skills
Effective communicator, including public speaking, writing, and active listening skills
Must have schedule flexibility to attend events that may occur in the early morning, evening, and weekends when necessary (majority of work hours are during a “typical” work day 8a-4p, but evening and weekend events do occur with advance notice)
Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel to workplace campaigns and other offsite work obligations.
Must be reliable and willing to take on other duties as assigned
Bonus, experience in CRM or donor database systems and ability to utilize data and information to measure and evaluate performance to drive decisions
Bonus, experience in fundraising strategies and donor engagement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b)
403(b) matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheboygan, WI 53081
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