Campaign Specialist / Loaned Executive

Reports To: Sr. Manager Workplace Campaign & Donor Engagement

Hours: up to 25/week
Supervisory Position: Yes No
Employment Status: Part Time, Temporary

A Campaign Specialist (also known as Loaned Executives) is an individual who is appointed by his/her employer or hired by United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI), through sponsorship dollars, to assist in the implementation of the annual workplace campaign for approximately three months (late August-November). With guidance from development staff, a team of Campaign Specialists will create and implement innovative fundraising strategies, volunteer engagement opportunities and top-of-the line cultivation and stewardship best practices to assist corporate partners in running successful workplace campaigns.

As a Campaign Specialist, you will be responsible for serving as a liaison between United Way of East Central Iowa and organizations running workplace campaigns. You will support organization staff in raising the visibility of United Way through the five counties we serve. Campaign Specialist oversees a portfolio of accounts with assign revenue and participation goals.

Annual Campaign/Workplace Giving:

• Build a working knowledge of UWECI’s products, services, and community partners to present information and stories at meetings and workplace campaign events.
• Plan, organize, and complete employee and corporate campaigns to meet established goals.
• Customize messaging to meet customer needs.
• Contact volunteers and build relationships to increase effectiveness of campaign development and account cultivation.
• Prospect and cultivate new potential areas of revenue to broaden UWECI’s reach.
• Participate and encourage others to participate in UWECI Company Coordinator Trainings, Campaign Celebration, and other events.
• Attend weekly update meetings to share experiences and assist others in their fundraising efforts.

Research and Reporting:

• Conduct research on all assigned accounts and provide updated information for UWECI’s database.
• Provide regular reporting to appropriate staff members on progress of assignments.
• Complete account notes.

Accountability & Decison Making:

This position must differentiate between urgent and non-urgent matters, collect relevant information, and consult with supervisor or other team members before making major decisions. Understand organizational and departmental priorities and implement work accordingly.

Note: This job description indicates the normal type and level of work expected of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

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United Way offers a family friendly working environment and competitive starting salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance, generous retirement, and paid leave plans.

For more information and the full job description, visit uweci.org/careers.