Workplace Campaign Coordinator

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United Way of the Coastal Empire

Workplace Campaign Coordinator

Savannah, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Title

    Workplace Campaign Coordinator

    Department

    Resource Development

    Reports To

    Director, Resource Development Operations

    Summary

    The Workplace Campaign Coordinator at United Way of the Coastal Empire (UWCE) oversees an assigned portfolio of workplace campaigns and plays a key role in driving participation and revenue through employee engagement and corporate partnership development.

    Reporting to the Director, Resource Development Operations this position collaborates with United Way ambassadors, campaign volunteers, and workplace leaders to execute successful workplace campaigns that advance organizational and departmental goals.

    This role is responsible for leading the planning and execution of workplace campaigns within an assigned portfolio, delivering engaging presentations, and managing campaign timelines, materials, and account activity. The manager ensures successful campaign outcomes through strong relationship management, communication, and execution, while supporting broader campaign initiatives as needed.

    Employee Expectations

    UWCE is synonymous with charitable service and strives to positively impact the issues people care most about in our community. All UWCE employees are critical to our work and expected to present the best image of our organization as they represent United Way in our community. All employees are expected to accept their responsibilities, adhere to acceptable principles in personal conduct, and exhibit a high degree of personal integrity at all times.

    Position Requirements & Qualifications

    • Three (3) years demonstrated history of sales and/or community outreach success with at least one (1) year in nonprofit fundraising.
    • Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred; comparable experience considered.
    • Experience working with executive-level volunteers preferred.
    • CRM database experience preferred, Salesforce experience preferred.
    • Microsoft Office suite proficiency required, Microsoft365 (Teams, SharePoint) preferred.
    • Possess a valid driver’s license and have use of an insured motor vehicle.
    • Available to work a schedule that may extend over 40 hours per week and sometimes includes early morning and evening activities.

    Essential Job Responsibilities

    Fundraising and Campaign Management

    • Manage a portfolio of workplace campaigns to drive participation, revenue, and engagement with United Way initiatives.
    • Plan and execute campaigns, including timelines, materials, employee engagement, and campaign completion and reconciliation.
    • Build and maintain relationships with workplace leaders, volunteers, and oversee business champions to support year-round engagement and leadership giving.
    • Deliver presentations and outreach to raise awareness and secure corporate gifts tied to campaigns.

    Campaign Tracking and CRM

    • Maintain accurate CRM records of campaign activity, donor interactions, and account updates.
    • Use reports and data to monitor progress toward goals and adjust outreach strategies as needed.
    • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure campaign results are accurately tracked and aligned with fundraising projections.

    Workplace Engagement and Growth

    • Strengthen relationships with workplace partners to boost participation, engagement, and giving.
    • Identify opportunities to grow workplace campaigns, including expanding participation, increasing average gift, and encouraging leadership giving.
    • Conduct outreach, meetings, and presentations to drive engagement and campaign success. And communicate the impact of United Way initiatives.
    • Support onboarding and transitions of new workplace accounts to ensure successful launches and sustained engagement.

    Volunteer and Team Support

    • Guide workplace campaign volunteers and ambassadors, providing tools, resources, and support to achieve campaign goals.
    • Monitor campaign progress and help troubleshoot challenges to maintain momentum and consistent execution.
    • Collaborate with Resource Development, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to align materials, communications, and resources.
    • Share insights, contribute to volunteer engagement efforts, and support department-wide initiatives and special projects.

    Perform additional duties as assigned to support workplace campaign execution and Resource Development priorities.

    Traits & Distinguishing Characteristics

    • Maintains exceptionally high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
    • Exceptional verbal and written communication to diverse audiences.
    • Communicates in a compelling, persuasive, and concise way with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
    • Excellent technical ability; experience analyzing data to inform strategy with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
    • Takes ownership of work and demonstrates willingness to accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
    • Seeks and receives feedback graciously and with a dedication to continuous improvement.
    • Demonstrates commitment to quality in every task performed.

    United Way Core Competencies for All Staff

    • Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
    • Relationship-Oriented : Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
    • Collaborator : understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
    • 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.
    • Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Much of the work of this position is completed while sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone. Requires talking, hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform these major functions.
    • Occasionally must travel to special events and meetings, often transporting supplies and materials in personal vehicle requiring bending, lifting and carrying 25 pounds.
    • Occasionally includes reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting up to 25 pounds for office equipment, supplies and materials.

    Status

    Exempt (salaried)