At United Way Space Coast, we’re looking for an experienced, results-driven leader to direct our annual campaign strategy and grow long-term donor relationships. You’ll work closely with employee campaign managers, corporate partners, and local leaders to generate support that fuels our mission in education, health, and financial stability.
This is a high-impact leadership role that requires strategic thinking, confident communication, and an inspiring presence throughout the community.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Director, Resource Development, is responsible for resource development at United Way Space Coast.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the county-wide campaign – Implement a comprehensive strategy for our annual campaign and corporate engagement efforts.
- Cultivate major partnerships and donors – Manage a portfolio of key accounts and lead high-level donor engagement efforts, including leadership giving and sponsorships.
- Develop and lead a strong team – Oversee and grow the resource development (relationship management) team through recruiting, coaching, and accountability.
- Be a strategic community connector – Represent United Way at partner meetings, campaign events, and public engagements. Build visibility and trust with key stakeholders.
- Harness data and insight – Use our CRM and reporting tools to guide strategy, analyze trends, and report on impact and progress.
- Public Speaking – Effectively communicate United Way’s value, brand promise messaging, and enhance donor experiences.
- Innovate and grow – Develop new business, deepen donor engagement strategies, and support long-term sustainability planning.
What You’ll Bring
· 5+ years of United Way experience in fundraising preferred, sales, or nonprofit development (including at least 2 years managing people or strategy).
· Track record of achieving or exceeding fundraising goals.
· Strong ability to communicate and connect with corporate leaders, donors, and community members alike.
· Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
· Strong time management, organization, and follow-through.
· Comfort with donor databases (ANDAR experience preferred), campaign planning, and public speaking.
· Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus.
· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required (about 40% in-county travel).
· Willingness to work evenings/weekends for accounts and events.
· Excellent organization and time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties
Traits and 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 multi-task.
- 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.
- Highly organized and responsive.
What You’ll Get
- A high-impact leadership role where your work directly influences community outcomes.
- A collaborative and mission-focused team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, holidays, and retirement plan.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference on Florida’s rapidly growing Space Coast.
Environment, Physical Activity, and Mental
The location for this position is an open office that is clean and comfortable and drives approximately 60% of the time.
- The position is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he/she is free to move about at will and may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc.
- The incumbent while performing this position spends time writing, typing, speaking, listening, lifting, and carrying (up to 25 pounds), seeing (such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusted focus), sitting, pulling, walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, and reaching.
- The incumbent for this position may operate any or all the following: automobile, telephone, cellular telephone, copy, fax machines, calculator, personal computer, related printers, and office equipment specific to communication functions.
- The incumbent in this position must be able to read and interpret documents or instruments; perform highly detailed work; perform mathematical functions; withstand stress; and handle multiple, concurrent tasks and constant interruptions.
United Way Space Coast is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive salary and employee benefits, including health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a retirement plan. United Way Space Coast is a drug-free workplace. A drug test and criminal background check are required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines. Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs.
ABOUT BREVARD COUNTY FLORIDA
Brevard County, Florida, also known as Florida’s Space Coast, is a groundbreaking region along the east coast of the Sunshine State. Home to the world-famous launch pads of Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Brevard County’s rich history is built upon generations of high-tech talent, yet boasts a small-town community feel where members can truly make a difference. With an abundance of amenities for the right work-life balance, Florida’s Space Coast offers a unique lifestyle with tropical weather, cultural activities, educational opportunities, year-round outdoor recreation, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Even the world's most significant vacation playground is just a short ride, which means you can get annual passes for endless access to the thrills and off-season crowds at Orlando theme parks and attractions, all while enjoying the relaxed oceanside community that has sent man to the moon, and continues to launch advances for humankind. You can learn more about the endless lifestyle options found here, at www.LiveBigSpaceCoast.com
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience with ANDAR database or other donor database? If so, how many years?
Experience:
- United Way : 5 years (Preferred)
- managing people or strategy: 2 years (Required)
- fundraising preferred, or nonprofit development: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rockledge, FL 32955: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
