Temporary Fundraising Positions

Loaned Executives Needed

September 2, 2008 – December 12, 2008

United Way of King County is seeking energetic and talented individuals to join a highly focused and successful fundraising team for the 2008 Annual Campaign. The positions begin September 2, 2008 and end December 12, 2008. Selected individuals will have an opportunity to help UWKC achieve a vital goal that greatly benefits our entire community through assisting companies and organizations with developing and implementing strategies to maximize workplace-giving campaigns.  Excellent training, and expense reimbursement is provided.  Salary:  $600/week.

To Apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume to [link removed] [link removed] your experience in the following areas:

• Fundraising or sales and public speaking
• Interpersonal, teamwork and time management
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Project management experience

Notes: Temporary employees do not receive UWKC benefits such as medical, dental, vacation and sick leave. Must have reliable transportation, have a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. EOE.
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United Way of King County

Loaned Executive Program

Job Description

Fundraising Position:
Each year [link removed] United Way of King County hires Loaned Executives throughout King County to help raise money for health and human services. The term Loaned Executive refers to a person who is either loaned by an organization or hired by [link removed] United Way to work as a fundraiser and community spokesperson for [link removed] United Way’s annual campaign. The position lasts up to 15 weeks from September 2 -December 12, 2008.

As a Loaned Executive you will provide leadership, fundraising and teamwork skills to assist local companies in running successful workplace campaigns. You will be responsible for fundraising, event planning and public speaking for your assigned account portfolio. You will attend two weeks of training that will provide you with the general skills you will need to be a successful Loaned Executive.

The Loaned Executive position is an opportunity to grow professionally and personally. You will have the opportunity to develop and hone skills in:
o Sales, Customer Service, & Project Management
o Public Speaking
o Team Building

You will also gain valuable community knowledge and contacts, be a part of a positive team environment, and to potentially become a leader in your community.

Loaned Executives will:

• Attend mandatory orientation and training sessions
• Develop and implement workplace fundraising campaign strategies with [link removed] United Way staff and volunteers
• Be a [link removed] United Way spokesperson at campaign events
• Educate employees about the value of [link removed] United Way and health and human services
• Ask for employee and corporate contributions
• Provide excellent customer service
• Participate as part of a loaned executive team of community professionals
• Manage all aspects of assigned portfolio
• Evaluate campaign and make recommendations for the following year

Candidates must have the following:

• Positive attitude, team player, flexible
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, perform under stressful conditions
• Self-directed, enthusiastic, creative energy
• Basic math skills
• Driver’s license, valid automobile insurance, use of a car, ability to carry up to 25 lbs.

Duration of Position:

·         This is a 15 week commitment from September 2 -December 12, 2008 

·         Hours: Full Time/40 hrs per week

·         No vacations will be authorized during the 15 week period.

·         You are expected to be available for training September 2 – 5, 2008. You will have Thanksgiving Day and the day after, November 27^th  & 28^th  off.