Generalist, Development and Donor Relations
United Way of Summit & Medina, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
Thank you for your interest in United Way of Summit & Medina. United Way works to transform our community to make it easier for people to get help and build fulfilling, healthy lives. To do this, we pursue Bold Goals, inspiring thousands to take action – to volunteer, advocate, give and lead – to create change that matters to children and families in our community.
Are you ready to help us build a better future for our community? Current Job Listings Position:
Generalist, Development and Donor Relations
Location:
Akron, OH
Job Id:
413
# of Openings:
1
Generalist, Development and Donor Relations
Purpose of Position:
To ensure that donors, corporate partners, and funders who are investing in United Way are receiving the highest level of engagement and recognition from the organization through personalized relationship building and strategic communications, and acknowledgement. Initiates cultivation of new corporate partnerships to ensure the vitality of the organization's corporate giving portfolio.
Core Responsibilities:
Gift Solicitation & Recognition: Oversees individual gift solicitation processes and builds relationships with donors through personal interaction and 1:1 meetings by providing the highest quality customer service. Manages designation requests and special handling requests. Manages formal and informal thank-you processes for donors, corporations, and foundation supporters across the Fund Development team. Supports the Fund Development in additional marketing and communication outreach and postage as needed.
New Business Development: Identifies, solicits, and engages local businesses with the intent of cultivating them into prospective corporate partners. Conducts outreach, introductory meetings, and relationship-building activities to assess interest and alignment with UWSM's mission and corporate engagement opportunities. Serves as the initial point of contact for new business prospects and strategically transitions qualified relationships to Corporate Engagement Managers for ongoing stewardship, ensuring accurate documentation and handoff of potential corporate fundraising opportunities.
Reporting & Data Management: Accurately records and manages gifts, contact info, pledges, and payment preferences. Assists with reports related to prospective, new, and current donor analytics.
Job Expectations:
80% external and 20% internal facing.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, communications, organization management or similar; or 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Competent in MS Office products.
Ability to learn CRM and giving platform software.
Commitment to excellence and passion for the mission of United Way of Summit & Medina.
Interest in the improvement of the Summit & Medina County community.
Competencies:
Ability to work across cross-cultural teams and environments.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build personal relationships with community members.
Organized and has attention to detail to optimize duties and functions.
Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision as part of a high-performing team.
Ability to adapt to and work with different modes of technology.
Other Requirements:
Ability to pass pre-employment testing including background check, drug and alcohol screen.
Valid driver license and proof of insurance. Access to reliable insured automobile to be used for work-related travel in Summit & Medina County area.
Less than 15% of travel.
Benefits:
On-site with every other Friday remote.
20 days of PTO + Holidays.
Recovery Friendly Workplace.
UWSM is committed to building and sustaining a workplace that represents our community in all its richness and variety. Join us to make a difference!
To apply: Submit an updated resume by Friday, February 13, 2026, on our career page at http://www.uwsummitmedina.org/careers.
United Way of Summit and Medina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please reach out to United Way of Summit & Medina direct by emailing careers@uwsummitmedina.org or calling our main line: 330-762-7601.
Meet Our Team We bring a variety of backgrounds, experiences, talents and perspectives to the table, and together, we’re working to create change that matters for our community.
United Way of Summit & Medina is part of Summit County Public Health’s Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative. Recovery friendly employers help create positive change by eliminating barriers for those impacted by substance misuse.
In our community. With our community. For our community.
Invest where it matters Our system puts people at the center. We break down the barriers that prevent our neighbors from getting help by working in, with and for our community to build lasting solutions.
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Are you ready to help us build a better future for our community? Current Job Listings Position:
Generalist, Development and Donor Relations
Location:
Akron, OH
Job Id:
413
# of Openings:
1
Generalist, Development and Donor Relations
Purpose of Position:
To ensure that donors, corporate partners, and funders who are investing in United Way are receiving the highest level of engagement and recognition from the organization through personalized relationship building and strategic communications, and acknowledgement. Initiates cultivation of new corporate partnerships to ensure the vitality of the organization's corporate giving portfolio.
Core Responsibilities:
Gift Solicitation & Recognition: Oversees individual gift solicitation processes and builds relationships with donors through personal interaction and 1:1 meetings by providing the highest quality customer service. Manages designation requests and special handling requests. Manages formal and informal thank-you processes for donors, corporations, and foundation supporters across the Fund Development team. Supports the Fund Development in additional marketing and communication outreach and postage as needed.
New Business Development: Identifies, solicits, and engages local businesses with the intent of cultivating them into prospective corporate partners. Conducts outreach, introductory meetings, and relationship-building activities to assess interest and alignment with UWSM's mission and corporate engagement opportunities. Serves as the initial point of contact for new business prospects and strategically transitions qualified relationships to Corporate Engagement Managers for ongoing stewardship, ensuring accurate documentation and handoff of potential corporate fundraising opportunities.
Reporting & Data Management: Accurately records and manages gifts, contact info, pledges, and payment preferences. Assists with reports related to prospective, new, and current donor analytics.
Job Expectations:
80% external and 20% internal facing.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, communications, organization management or similar; or 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Competent in MS Office products.
Ability to learn CRM and giving platform software.
Commitment to excellence and passion for the mission of United Way of Summit & Medina.
Interest in the improvement of the Summit & Medina County community.
Competencies:
Ability to work across cross-cultural teams and environments.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build personal relationships with community members.
Organized and has attention to detail to optimize duties and functions.
Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision as part of a high-performing team.
Ability to adapt to and work with different modes of technology.
Other Requirements:
Ability to pass pre-employment testing including background check, drug and alcohol screen.
Valid driver license and proof of insurance. Access to reliable insured automobile to be used for work-related travel in Summit & Medina County area.
Less than 15% of travel.
Benefits:
On-site with every other Friday remote.
20 days of PTO + Holidays.
Recovery Friendly Workplace.
UWSM is committed to building and sustaining a workplace that represents our community in all its richness and variety. Join us to make a difference!
To apply: Submit an updated resume by Friday, February 13, 2026, on our career page at http://www.uwsummitmedina.org/careers.
United Way of Summit and Medina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please reach out to United Way of Summit & Medina direct by emailing careers@uwsummitmedina.org or calling our main line: 330-762-7601.
Meet Our Team We bring a variety of backgrounds, experiences, talents and perspectives to the table, and together, we’re working to create change that matters for our community.
United Way of Summit & Medina is part of Summit County Public Health’s Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative. Recovery friendly employers help create positive change by eliminating barriers for those impacted by substance misuse.
In our community. With our community. For our community.
Invest where it matters Our system puts people at the center. We break down the barriers that prevent our neighbors from getting help by working in, with and for our community to build lasting solutions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr