Career Opportunities

Chief Philanthropy Officer

Position Summary
The Chief Philanthropy Officer is a key member of Brown County United Way’s (BCUW) executive management team. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of all aspects of BCUW’s philanthropic and resource development strategies and programs. The position is responsible for working with resource development staff, working closely with BCUW volunteers to build and maintain relationships with major community stakeholders, donors, and the broader community.

Qualities and Qualifications
The ideal team member is nonpartisan and works with leaders, regardless of political affiliation, at the federal, state, and local levels to strengthen communities and expand opportunities for all individuals in Brown County; has the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively; is highly organized, flexible and can effectively multitask; has excellent oral and written communication skills: has previous experience with donor cultivation and donor stewardship. Collaborates with and provides supervision of and direction to the Brown County United Way Campaign Strategist. Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent experience in fundraising or sales.

Key Responsibilities
- Participate as a member of the BCUW executive management team to provide a united, visible and strong leadership presence across the organization to help instill new thinking, focus and prioritize efforts, and operationalize the organization’s strategic plan.

- Assist the President/CEO and executive management team in promoting the long-range plans and goals of the organization to the community.

- Lead and grow a multi-million-dollar annual giving campaign.

- Manage and lead all resource development lines of business including corporate relations, major and planned gifts, affinity group programs, new business, donor relations, and endowments.

- Provide goal setting, visioning, leadership, and strategic direction for the resource development team.

- Work with the resource development team and the BCUW annual campaign chair to create and execute the campaign timeline, volunteer prospect list, and marketing needs assessment.

- Work with the resource development team, campaign chairs, and campaign cabinet to support the annual giving campaign.

- Cultivate relationships with Brown County area corporate leaders and senior management of all priority and prospective accounts.

- Collaborate with the executive management team and other appropriate BCUW team members in writing and securing grants for the campaign and BCUW-led initiatives.

- Develop and manage new business and alternative funding streams.

- Represent BCUW at state/regional United Way meetings and workshops. Present to groups as needed.

- Coordinate continuous resource development staff education and training programs based on identified needs.

- Work with the finance team to ensure that the BCUW database includes accurate information regarding all relevant campaign functions.

- Collaborate with the Marketing Committee of the BCUW Board of Directors to:

- Prepare all campaign materials.

- Develop segmented donor marketing materials.

- Work on long- and short-range plans for the purpose of meeting the organization’s marketing and communication goals.

- Implement community-wide and donor recognition events.

- Manage the resource development and marketing budgets.

- Assist with the supervision of ad-hoc personnel. Provide backup staff support to the overall organization as needed.

- Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO.

- 3+ years of experience in Major Gift Development, or comparable fund-raising experience required.

- Experience in health and human services development is preferred.

Reports to the President/CEO. Works with all BCUW staff and has high-level relationships with various community stakeholders, BCUW Board of Directors, agencies, organizations, government and volunteers.

Please email resume and cover letter to Rashad Cobb at rashad@browncountyunitedway.org