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.
Donor Engagement Manager
United Way of the Big Bend is seeking a part-time Donor Engagement Manager who will assist with the planning and execution of fundraising efforts/activities that make fulfilling our mission possible throughout UWBB’s eight-county footprint. Primary duties include relationship building, management of workplace campaigns, new account development and providing support as needed for various philanthropy events and efforts. UWBB Donor Engagement Managers are excited by challenges and working in a fast-paced environment. This position serves as a public representative of the organization.
Position Status: Part-Time, Hourly, 20 hours/week
Essential Duties/Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure campaign fundraising goals are achieved
• Foster positive relationships with UWBB corporate partners throughout the year, including oversight of assigned annual UW workplace campaigns and enhancement of their community footprint
• Work with Employee Campaign Coordinators to plan and execute successful workplace campaigns as well as year-round engagement strategies
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships and lasting donor relationships
• Help identify and pursue new opportunities for revenue growth, as well as expansion within existing partnerships
• Manage, monitor, and report on the progress and results for all managed accounts
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the database for managed accounts
• Effectively communicate UWBB’s community impact ROI messaging to current and prospective donors
• Participate as a member of the Philanthropy Team in departmental and office meetings and activities
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with all donor and proprietary information
• Represent UWBB in a positive manner at all times, including working with staff, volunteers, and program partners
Applicants should:
• Have a passion for mission-based work
• Be comfortable with fundraising through various communication platforms
• Have excellent customer service skills when interacting with donors and volunteers
• Enjoy making brief presentations to workplace/employee groups
• Work well both independently and as a member of a team
• Display UWBB organizational values of Leadership, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, Focus
and Respect in everyday tasks
Education, Experience and Key Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent, related experience
• Fundraising or sales experience a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Access to reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license required
Work Environment:
• Workplace culture that is family-oriented and supports teamwork and collaboration
• Professional office setting
• 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, occasional bending and lifting
Benefits: Pro-rated holiday time, half-day Fridays
Application Deadline: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to unitedway@uwbb.org by February 28, 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.
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