Development Coordinator
Reports To: Director Of Development
Classification: Non-exempt
Position Description
United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is seeking a full-time Development
Assistant to support our Director of Development in various fundraising and marketing
initiatives. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a
passion for our mission of Improving Lives By Connecting and Mobilizing Community Resources
and a desire to contribute to our growth. This role will primarily focus on workplace campaigns,
marketing efforts, and event planning.
Responsibilities:
â Workplace Campaign Management
â Collaborate with the Director of Development to develop strategies to manage
workplace campaign participation and donations.
â Identify and cultivate relationships with potential corporate partners and donors.
â Assist in creating materials and presentations to promote workplace campaigns
to potential donors.
â Event Planning
â Assist in planning and organizing fundraising events, including logistics,
promotion, and attendee management.
â Coordinate with vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to ensure smooth execution
of events.
â Provide on-site support during events as needed.
â Marketing
â Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns to raise awareness of
our organization and its mission.
â Manage social media accounts and create engaging content to increase our
online presence.
â Assist in creating marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and newsletters.
â Donor Relations
â Assist in maintaining donor database and ensuring accurate and up-to-date
records.
â Respond to donor inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
â Administrative Support
â Provide general administrative support to the Director of Development, including
scheduling meetings, managing calendars and preparing materials for
presentations.
Characteristics & Abilities
â Detail-oriented.
â Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
â Good organization and time management skills.
â Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, over the phone and in person.
â Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a small team.
â Ability to work under pressure and in potentially stressful situations.
â Awareness of the work of United Way and local community service organizations.
â Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends with advance notice for scheduled
events.
â A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for regional travel is required. (Mileage
reimbursed at Virginia state rate.)
â This position’s physical office will be located in Staunton.
Qualifications
â Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related
field preferred.
â Previous experience in fundraising, marketing, or event planning is a plus.
â Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
â Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
â Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
â Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
â Passion for the mission and values of United Way.
About United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County’s mission is “Improving lives by
connecting and mobilizing community resources.” We envision a strong, equitable, and
accessible network of support for working households in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
For more info and to see a copy of our strategic plan, go to https://uwhr.org/about-us.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a brief introductory email with an attached resume to
jim@uwhr.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.
United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is committed to fostering, cultivating and
preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers are
the most valuable assets we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life
experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our staff
invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and
organization’s achievement as well. United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to pursuing equity in all aspects of our work. All
applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital
status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws.
https://uwhr.org/about-us
- Development Coordinator
- Position Description
- Characteristics & Abilities
- Qualifications
- About United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
- Application Instructions
