What is a Campaign Fundraising Specialist – Loaned Executive?
A Campaign Fundraising Specialist – Loaned Executive is either sponsored or loaned by a United Way corporate partner. This person is an extension of the United Way team for four months and finishes the program with a fresh, new set of high-demand skills, including business planning, customer relationship management and public speaking.
Who is a Campaign Fundraising Specialist – Loaned Executive?
A Campaign Fundraising Specialist – Loaned Executive is a self-starter with potential for growth. This person is a role model and a highly enthusiastic individual. Successful Loaned Executives are skilled in fundraising and sales, problem solving, project management and teamwork – and have an interest in growing their personal and professional network. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is preferred, as well as the desire and ambition to grow as a leader.
Build Your Business Skills
United Way of Dane County delivers an innovative and comprehensive training program to prepare and support our Loaned Executives during their service. As a result, they benefit from an enhanced set of business skills, including:
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) best practices
- Fundraising
- Time Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Local Networking
- Deeper Connection to our Community
Additionally, Loaned Executives will have the opportunity to invest and award grants through the United Way of Dane County Foundation into our community – allowing them to play a crucial role in sparking real, community-wide change.