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Development Manager

Poverty Reduction – Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Development Manager

Department: Resource Development

Supervisor: Director of Development

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Band: $45,000/annually

Posted Date: 5 December 2024


Purpose: The Development Manager works to maximize annual revenue and donor engagement through workplace campaigns by developing, cultivating and managing relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Along with other Resource Development staff, carry out duties related to the annual campaign, including, but not limited to, volunteer recruitment, volunteer trainings, CEO Visits, & Thank You Process 
  • Support volunteers within assigned division/accounts to include analyzing prior campaign results and developing annual strategic plan to meet established campaign goals 
  • Manage an assigned list of 6-8 workplace campaigns per year; build and maintain relationships with key contacts at workplace campaign accounts 
  • Maintain contact during post campaign period to provide year-round engagement 
  • Assist and direct ECC’s in execution of activities for a successful campaign 
  • Manage, monitor and adjust account strategy by analyzing account data & industry trends 
  • Build realistic company goals that will maximize account potential & create engagement plans 
  • Prioritization of accounts based on greatest growth potential 
  • Execute administrative functions of workplace campaigns, such as: Presentations, materials, reports, database entry, mail solicitations and acknowledgements 
  • Technology/Database: Pledge processing as needed; assists in maintaining data integrity 
  • Responsible for generating new and expanded business  
  • Maintain a visible profile in the community by developing relationships with organizations that will further promote and enhance the United Way 
  • Work with Marketing to ensure timely creation and development of campaign materials  
  • Maintain a solid understanding of United Way’s mission, vision, and funded initiatives  

Qualifications: 

  • Professional, positive, and friendly interpersonal and customer service skills. Commitment to equality, kindness, integrity, and confidentiality at all times. 
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, and/or public relations/customer services.     
  • Preferred: Previous experience in fundraising, development, sales, communication and/or public relations capacity desired. Working knowledge of relationship-based fundraising procedures and philosophies.  
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in person and on the phone 
  • Effective and engaging presentation skills 
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a community-centered philosophy.  
  • Adaptable with strong multi-tasking & prioritizing skills. 
  • Able to work both independently and with teams of staff and volunteers. 
  • Knowledge of social media industry trends and best practices 
  • Experience managing volunteers preferred 
  • Able to independently and pro-actively work on key projects. A great deal of initiative and self-direction is essential to this position 
  • Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally, across the organization and externally with vendors, media partners and other stakeholders 
  • Attention to detail and ability to write, edit and respond quickly 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & adaptable and open to new technology and applications 
  • Valid driver’s license required 
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends occasionally   

Additional Information:

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work to be performed by the person in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job.


To Apply:

To apply, please email your Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@unitedcv.org.

It is the policy of the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of an individual’s race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Poverty Reduction – Administrative Assistant  

Department: The Office of Poverty Reduction 

Supervisor: Executive Director, Office of Poverty Reduction 

Employment Status: Contract Employee – 12 months – no benefits

Salary Band: $2,000 – $2,500 monthly, grant funded  

Approved Date: January 8, 2025                               

Job Summary:

The Administrative Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the Office of Poverty Reduction by performing a variety of programmatic, clerical and administrative tasks.  This role will be on a contract basis with the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley but will report to the Executive Director of the Office of Poverty Reduction.  The contract will be for an average of 20 hours of work per week primarily at the offices of the United Way with hybrid work permitted and payment will be made monthly by United Way upon receipt of invoices.  An agreement for professional services will be executed and the role is not a W2 position with benefits.  Compensation will be negotiated.

Programmatic Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate project management for various initiatives as directed by the Executive Director.
  • Organize and attend meetings and report progress to the Executive Director.
  • Work with Poverty Reduction Coalition members to further the objectives of the Coalition’s strategic plan under the direction of the Executive Director.
  • Other duties as required or assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Answers and transfers phone calls, screening when necessary.
  • Maintains schedules and calendars of the Executive Director.
  • CVPRC general administrative support, to include: updating membership lists, management of Basecamp, maintaining CVPRC website, attendance at CVPRC meetings.
  • Meeting facilitation support including agenda development and distribution.
  • Maintenance of master email lists.
  • Maintains filing systems as assigned.
  • Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
  • Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
  • Coordinates and schedules travel, meetings, and appointments.
  • Prepares agendas and schedules for meetings.
  • Records and distributes minutes or other records for meetings.
  • Preparation of quarterly reports to the Columbus Consolidated Government and for entities or organizations as necessary.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience in an administrative role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
  • Ability to work independently.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
  • Regularly reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  
  • Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 


To Apply:

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@unitedcv.org.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, management reserves the right to add, delete, and/or modify any of the job duties or requirements at any time.

It is the policy of the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of an individual’s race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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706-327-3255 (Phone) 678-619-0387 (Fax)
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