The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey‘s (UWGPSNJ) mission is to end intergenerational poverty in our region by harnessing, leveraging and strategically investing the collective power of donors, advocates and volunteers, to help individuals and families break the cycle of poverty.
The Private Philanthropy team focuses on engaging individual donors in United Way’s mission to end intergenerational poverty.
The Private Philanthropy Officer, Leadership Giving & Women United is responsible for qualifying, soliciting and stewarding mid-level individual donors as well as managing and growing the donor affinity group, Women United. The position reports to the Managing Director, Private Philanthropy, and works collaboratively with the overall department to build strong donor communities.
Summary of Duties:
– Research, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of approximately 50 donors at the Leadership level ($1,000 – $5,000) using personal communication and annual visits.
– Strategic oversight of donor affinity group, Women United, including growing the membership base, increasing donors to leadership level giving, and engaging the group through volunteer opportunities.
– Act as an ambassador and champion of the Women United Initiative throughout the community.