ABOUT US

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County unites the community to identify and solve our most critical issues. We are dedicated to improving people's lives and creating community-level change. Our work includes leading cross-sector collaborations, advocating for public policy changes and investing in programs that prevent problems from happening in the first place for those in need. Improving quality of life and advancing the greater good involves focusing in four impact areas: ?preparing children for kindergarten; empowering students to graduate and reach their full potential; helping individuals and families become self-sufficient; providing a safety net of services for those in crisis.

JOB SUMMARY

Being selected to represent United Way as a Loaned Executive (LE) is an honor that will put you in front of executives across the city, distinctly honing your project & people management skills, as well as a unique opportunity to give back to our community. This temporary position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive campaign fundraising plan within an assigned group of new and existing accounts. They provide education and training to Campaign Leaders and effectively communicate the United Way message through public speaking before groups of various sizes.

You will be a member of a group of approximately 20 Loaned Executives serving on various campaign teams along with United Way staff and selected community volunteers. The Loaned Executive should be comfortable hosting virtual and in-person meetings and giving presentations. Loaned Executives are enthusiastic and genuine in their passion for this organization and for helping our community.

TEMPORARY POSITION – LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT

Loaned Executives hired for this position commit to work with United Way for approximately 18 weeks, beginning with training at the end of July and running through end of November. The job is scheduled to begin on July 20, 2026, and will end November 20, 2026.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Loaned Executives will communicate closely with their assigned staff to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and provide ongoing updates. They will work with a diverse staff that may be Senior or Junior in tenure. Responsibilities include:

Presentations & Relationship Building 40%

• Support and facilitate in-person and virtual campaign meetings/presentations/events, effectively communicating the United Way message to a wide-variety of groups.??
• Serve as the United Way representative at campaign meetings and volunteer activities. Duties will include sharing the impact of donor contributions, inspiring community advocates, and asking employees for a meaningful contribution.??
• Establish and manage meaningful relationships with assigned campaigns.
• Participate in campaign special events and United Way events as deemed necessary.?
• Be a passionate advocate of UWSA mission by creating a solid understanding of United Way programs and initiatives and sharing them with corporate partners.
• Provide premier customer service to company representatives, keeping them informed about United Way.
• Communicate closely with staff to coordinate account activities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and provide ongoing updates on campaign status.
• Attending regularly scheduled team meetings.

Administration 35%

• Support United Way staff and local campaign teams to analyze and develop strategies to grow employee campaigns of assigned accounts
• Assist with obtaining campaign results, complete, and pick up final reports and money. Ensure assigned companies receive appropriate donor recognition.?
• Regularly update campaign activity using United Way’s internal computer system such as iAccess and Monday.com.

Travel 25%

• Travel between events, meetings, presentations, & deliver materials in a timely manner.??
• Support campaign-wide initiatives in assigned role & willingly accept other ancillary or related assignments that will enhance the effectiveness of the corporation.
• Maintain normal office hours at United Way when not at company campaign.
• Weeks will vary??

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two to three years workplace experience or Bachelor’s degree/working towards their bachelor’s degree equivalent is preferred
• Demonstrated capability to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from individuals, corporations, and private foundations.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of assignments.
• Ability to set expectations, establish priorities and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced development department.
• Outstanding written communication skills and oral communication skills for individual and group interactions and presentations.
• A personal leadership and management style that promotes collaboration and accessibility.
• A commitment to community service.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, while working efficiently and addressing a wide variety of considerations under deadlines.
• Ability to host in-person and virtual meetings and feel comfortable making in-person and virtual presentations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES INFORMATION

• Knowledge of the nonprofit arena and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, donors and volunteers.
• Ability to identify and build opportunities and assist in educating and mobilizing networks of individuals, companies, and agencies to support UWSA’s impact agenda.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including development of content relevant to the Impact Areas for a wide variety of audiences and media.
• Excellent collaborator and team member, able to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• A personal leadership and management style that promotes collaboration and accessibility.
• Professional demeanor, outgoing, confident and goal oriented.
• Self-motivated and creative.
• Dynamic, authentic leadership and team building skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strategic thinking ability.
• Commitment to Community Service.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Facilitation and presentation skills and experience.
• Committee-level volunteer management.
• Relationship management with a broad array of individuals and organizations.
• Attention to detail in a multitasking environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Competent with Adobe Products Suite, preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid nonprofit office environment with little exposure to dust, noise and extreme temperatures.
• Extended work on personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
• Your time with United Way will be split between onsite at workplaces running United Way campaigns, at the United Way headquarters office as well as your home.
• Reliable transportation is required with the ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events locally, routinely and around the state and nationally, occasionally.
• Monday-Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm work week with occasional evening and weekend hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sedentary work on a PC; sitting for extended periods of time, routinely.
• Movement within the office and during external meetings and events, regularly.
• Bends, stoops and twists, occasionally.
• Exerts up to 25 lbs. of force, occasionally.
• Facilitates, presents and collaboratively interacts with others, routinely.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The contents of this job description may change as deemed necessary by United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Applicants must supply their own computer hardware and home internet should they want to work remotely on certain days. The minimum requirements are outlined below:

• Windows or Mac laptop
• Capable of running Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, Etc. (Provided by UWSA)
• Wi-Fi capabilities
• Minimum of 1 available USB Port
• Video camera for web conferencing
• Headset for web conferencing
• Antivirus Program with active subscription
• Malware protection with active subscription
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free Version) or equivalent