Development Director (Events Focused)

Title: Development Director (Events Focused)

Reports to: Director of Resource Development  

Goal:  More than a fundraiser, United Way of Northern Utah (United Way) creates opportunities for people in our community to work together to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person. We move quickly to meet changing needs in our community and need strong team members to assist with mission advancement. We are seeking a Development Director to focus on directing events in our service area. This role will give you the unique opportunity to secure philanthropic support to advance United Way’s mission through corporate and individual giving. You will be responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with corporations and individuals to support our mission philanthropically. You will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with current donors & partners, as well as identifying new prospects. An ability to empathize with donors and clearly communicate our organization’s mission is key. 

This position is a member of the extraordinary Resource Development team, a group of individuals who exemplify the perfect blend of hard work, success, and shared culture. This team is defined by their unwavering dedication to the UWNU mission.  Each member of this remarkable team possesses a committed work ethic that consistently propels them towards their goals.  Whether it’s organizing events, working with corporate partners, or cultivating relationships with potential donors, their shared drive and values help them achieve success as a team. Their efforts translate into increased revenue and resources for our organization, enabling UWNU to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. We’re looking for a creative and flexible person who thrives in an environment focused on interpersonal relationships. An ideal candidate loves event planning (responsible for organizing and managing all aspects of events, from initial planning to execution and post-event evaluations), building authentic relationships with donors, and is willing to boldly ask for support to achieve United Way’s mission to ensure everyone has access to health, education, and financial stability. 

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Engagement :

-Lead employee giving campaign events (planning, execution, reporting)

-Co-Lead “Campaign Cabinet” committee, a subcommittee of the Resource Development Committee

-Directly manage a portfolio of corporate accounts, including but not limited to employee giving campaigns, events, sponsorships, corporate gifts, and in-kind donations

-Identify, cultivate, and engage corporate prospects and donors

-Manage the “Year of Action” Calendar, which includes community drives, volunteer initiatives, and community awareness and advocacy events as a strategy to deepen corporate relationships in the community. 

-Coordinate event details for volunteer projects with UWNU’s corporate partners 

-Assist in resource development and fundraising efforts by supporting corporate sponsorship and grant proposal development, and making presentations. 

Event Planning, Execution, & Management: 

-Create and implement systems, including registration and stewardship, for engaging corporate partners, donors, and community stakeholders in events 

-Oversee and coordinate all marketing and promotion for “Year of Action” events, working with the marketing team and outside contractors to implement impactful donor-centric strategies

-Recruit and utilize volunteers to successfully host “Year of Action” events

-Event planning, execution, and oversight for “Year of Action” drives and events

-Report key metrics following all “Year of Action” drives and events

-Process and report all incoming in-kind donations, including but not limited to those received during community drives

-Secure sponsorships to fund “Year of Action” Events

-Coordinate curated and custom volunteer projects and tour requests for United Way corporate partners.

-Coordinate and support community events for UWNU programs to increase volunteers, donations, and awareness of UWNU work.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies:

-Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal. 

-Collaborative: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

-Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.  

-Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact. 

-Action-Oriented: Look to find new solutions to old problems, take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 

-Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

-Team Player: Works well with others to achieve a shared goal, while also contributing to the team's success.

-Responsive: Ability to respond promptly, prioritize inquiries, and act as needs arise.

-Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates thoroughness and accuracy in completing tasks. Pays close attention to the small elements that make up the whole, ensuring that work is free from errors and meets high standards of quality.

-Organized: Effectively manages time, tasks, and information. Maintains clear systems and structures to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on top of multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

-High-Achieving: Sets and pursues ambitious goals with determination and a drive for excellence. Maintains a strong personal standard for success and continuously seeks opportunities to improve performance and deliver meaningful results.

-Accountable: Takes ownership of work and responsibilities, following through reliably on commitments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes and uses feedback to learn, grow, and improve.

-Ethical and Trustworthy:  Consistently acts with honesty and fairness, upholds organizational values, and makes decisions based on what is right. Maintains confidentiality and earns trust through dependable, principled behavior.

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equiv. experience).

-Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.

-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace

-Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, adjust as required by changing activities and events, and travel to work in a variety of locations throughout Northern Utah. 

-Must possess a valid drivers license, current auto insurance, and daily access to reliable vehicle. 

Preferred Qualifications:

-2 years in professional event management and planning experience

-Demonstrated success in fundraising campaigns, sales, project management, and event planning.

-Familiarity with corporate partners in the UWNU service area. 

Compensation: 

Wage: $55,000-$65,000 annually

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits plan includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) match of up to 10% of your salary after 1 year of employment.

Location: Ogden, UT; Travel throughout the service area (Box Elder, Cache, Morgan, Rich, and Weber counties) will be required. 

Hours: Full-Time, Exempt (40 hours per week). Working hours in this position can vary greatly week to week depending on community events and other commitments in the role. Generally, UWNU hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm MST, but the nature of this position requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate working some nights and weekends.

How to Apply: Send a cover letter AND resume to UWNU Hiring at hiring@uwnu.org.  Applications will NOT be considered without providing BOTH a cover letter AND resume. You may address cover letters and other communications to the Development Director Hiring Committee. Addressing communications in this way will be very important based on the fact we may have multiple roles open at the same time. 

Closing Date: July 14, 2025