About the role
WHO WE ARE
United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is home to the change makers and justice seekers. We're individuals from various walks of life making collective steps towards a better future for our community. Our focus is on bringing about real and sustainable change by unleashing the collective power of people to open minds, unite diverse communities, and convert compassion into action for a more just, inclusive, and thriving L.A. County. Together, we make tangible impact on some of our region's most pressing challenges by expanding educational opportunity, advancing economic mobility, strengthening community resilience, and helping people thrive. For us, being 'united' isn't just in reference to our organization but to our hope for the future of Los Angeles. Regardless of race, gender, orientation, or self-identification - we do our part as one by making room for all.
WHAT WE DO
Our Development department advances United Way's mission by building a coalition of donors, connectors, and advocates who believe in the power of collective action to create a stronger, more equitable, and more prosperous Los Angeles. Our success is measured by the strength of our partnerships and the resources we mobilize to advance our mission. At our core, we are passionate advocates who believe that the support we inspire today directly shapes how far we can go tomorrow in building a stronger Los Angeles.
WHY WE NEED YOU
We are inviting strategic, relationship-driven fundraising leaders with a passion for mobilizing businesses and their employees to drive meaningful community impact to apply for our Director, Corporate & Employee Giving role.
You will play a key role in advancing United Way’s ambitious revenue growth goals by expanding corporate partnerships, growing employee giving campaigns, and securing corporate and institutional funding that powers our work across Los Angeles County.
You will have the unique opportunity to build partnerships that connect organizations and their employees directly to meaningful community impact across Los Angeles.
HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE
Corporate Partnership Strategy
- Develop customized, multi-dimensional engagement strategies for corporate partners that integrate employee giving campaigns, corporate grants, sponsorships, matching gift programs, and volunteer engagement.
- Identify and cultivate new corporate partners aligned with the organization’s mission, programs, and funding priorities.
- Leverage corporate partnerships to connect employees directly to programs and community impact opportunities, strengthening the connection between corporate engagement and mission outcomes.
- Manage corporate sponsorship strategy for signature events and initiatives while aligning corporate partnerships with broader fundraising and program priorities.
- Design and lead high-impact workplace giving campaigns with corporate partners to drive employee participation and revenue growth.
- Advise corporate leaders and employee resource groups on best practices to increase participation rates and average gift size.
- Develop toolkits, messaging frameworks, and engagement moments that inspire employee involvement and advocacy.
- Work with the Partner Engagement team to integrate workplace ambassador and champion programs that drive participation and internal momentum within companies.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of corporate partners and institutional funders.
- Cultivate relationships with corporate executives, CSR leaders, HR teams, employee resource groups, and other key stakeholders to secure and expand strategic partnerships.
- Develop and execute strategies to retain, upgrade, and reactivate corporate and workplace giving partners while identifying opportunities for new partner acquisition.
- Pursue unique opportunities for six and seven figure contributions from top institutional partners.
- Supervise and mentor institutional giving staff, providing coaching, goal setting, and performance management.
- Establish clear fundraising processes, metrics, and accountability systems to drive performance across institutional and corporate giving programs.
- Partner closely with marketing and communications, community impact, finance, and volunteer engagement teams to deliver compelling partner experiences and engagement opportunities.
- Use data insights to refine fundraising strategies and improve campaign outcomes while contributing to broader corporate revenue planning.
- Other duties as assigned
Employee Giving & Engagement
Corporate Relationship Stewardship
Team Management & Development
WHAT 1 YEAR OF SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (The Must-Haves)
Education & Experience
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