United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) serves eight counties in the Big Bend with the mission to raise awareness, mobilize resources and find collaborative, targeted solutions for our community’s most vital concerns. We lead the communities we serve by engaging and connecting with others who share our commitment to helping our neighbors, friends, and colleagues who are living in poverty or struggling to make ends meet.
Community Impact Associate
United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) is seeking an enthusiastic Community Impact Associate who will help UWBB achieve its goals and mission through our initiatives and supported programs within our eight-county footprint. Reporting to the Vice President of Community Impact, the CI Associate will provide programmatic and administrative support for the implementation of United Way’s work in the areas of Education, Income and Health. This position will have responsibilities related to UWBB initiatives, program partners, and special CI program events. UWBB initiatives include Reading Pals, Math Pals, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Reality Store and Smile United.
Schedule: Part-time (20 hours/week) Location: Tallahassee, FL (in-person)
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of programs, initiatives, and plans for improved efficacy of community impact
- Provide administrative and program support for UWBB initiatives to include presentations and program facilitation
- Assist with the management of current data systems to measure the impact and help report on UWBB initiatives and funded partner programs
- Work with CI team to help develop and implement effective volunteer strategies to achieve programmatic goals
- Conduct follow up on various CI matters that arise at meetings or as requested by VP of Community Impact or Community Impact Strategies Director
- Actively participate in organization events and activities demonstrating the ability to be a good colleague and team builder
- Perform other essential functions as assigned
Education, Experience and Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Non-profit experience a plus
- Connection to organization’s mission
- Values diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives
- Integrity/ethics beyond reproach; maintain confidentiality
- Represent UWBB in a positive manner at all times, including working with staff, volunteers, and program partners and participants
- Reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills; attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, virtual meeting and scheduling platforms
- Ability to facilitate group/simulation learning activities
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and Saturdays on a regular basis
- Work well both independently and in a team environment
- Problem solving skills; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions
Work Environment:
- Workplace culture that is family-oriented and supports teamwork and collaboration
- Professional office setting – on-site position
- Evening and Saturday hours on a regular basis
- Occasional travel within UWBB neighboring county footprint
- Pro-rated holiday time, as applicable
- Office Operating Hours: M-R 8:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m., F 8:30 am-12:00 pm (subject to obligations being met)
- Physical demands: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, bending, occasional lifting, regularly moving throughout the building between floors
- Regular use of standard office equipment
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to unitedway@uwbb.org by April 30, 2026.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Drug Free
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Donor Engagement Manager
UWBB is seeking an enthusiastic Donor Engagement Manager who will manage a portfolio of campaign accounts and work with the Philanthropy Team to meet the fundraising goals necessary to support the organization’s mission. The manager will cultivate lasting donor relationships and is excited by challenges and working in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role requires attention to detail in the planning and execution of successful workplace campaigns and engagement strategies. The Donor Engagement Manager serves as a public representative of the organization.
United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) serves eight counties in the Big Bend with the mission to raise awareness, mobilize resources and find collaborative, targeted solutions for our community’s most vital concerns. We lead the communities we serve by engaging and connecting with others who share our commitment to helping our neighbors, friends, and colleagues who are living in poverty or struggling to make ends meet.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieve campaign fundraising goals
- Work with Employee Campaign Champions to plan and execute successful workplace campaigns, as well as year-round engagement strategies
- Schedule and make campaign presentations, prepare campaign materials, connect corporate partners with volunteer opportunities, and follow up to completion
- Draft and proof correspondence, thank you letters, donor communications and other campaign outreach pieces
- Help identify and pursue new opportunities for revenue growth
- Provide hands-on support for UWBB signature fundraising events
- Manage, monitor, and report on the progress and results for all managed accounts
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the campaign database
- Manage “Emerging Leaders” affinity group programming (meetings, communications, prospecting, fundraising and volunteer activities)
- Maintain confidentiality when dealing with donor and proprietary information; uphold data security and brand standards
Applicants should:
- Have a passion for mission-based work
- Enjoy fundraising and be excited by the challenge of meeting a goal
- Be confident and comfortable speaking to groups (volunteers, donors, or community gatherings)
- Display exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Have excellent follow-through and organizational skills
- Enjoy working in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment
Education, Experience, and Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate degree (AA) with equivalent, relevant experience may substitute
- Fundraising or sales experience a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel preferred
- Experience with donor databases and Canva a plus
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Access to reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a valid Driver’s License required
Work Environment:
- Professional office setting – on-site position
- Workplace culture that is family-oriented and supports teamwork and collaboration
- Some early morning, evening or weekend hours during peak times
- Occasional travel within UWBB neighboring county footprint
- Physical demands: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, bending, occasional lifting, regularly moving throughout the building between floors
Excellent Benefits: Health, life and LTD Insurance, retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, holiday time, half-day Fridays and one remote workday per week.
Application Deadline: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to unitedway@uwbb.org by June 12, 2026.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Drug Free
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. These declarations are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
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