Manager, Corporate Philanthropy

About Us
At United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), we are on a mission to end poverty and expand opportunity for all. Through bold initiatives and strategic partnerships, we drive impact at scale to improve lives across our region. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in equity, innovation, and collaboration.

The Manager, Corporate Philanthropy, plays a key role in implementing fundraising strategies and deepening relationships with corporate partners. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position manages a portfolio of workplace giving campaigns, fosters year-round engagement with corporate supporters, and facilitates the transition of workplace donors to individual giving. The ideal candidate brings strong relationship management skills, an understanding of corporate social responsibility, and a passion for mission-driven work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans for corporate workplace campaigns.
• Serve as the lead UWGPSNJ representative for workplace campaign events, building relationships with employees and senior leaders.
• Support corporate partners in aligning their community engagement goals with UWGPSNJ initiatives.
• Provide campaign training, support, and resources to employee campaign coordinators (ECCs).
• Monitor campaign performance and make data-informed recommendations to improve donor engagement.
• Identify and cultivate new corporate fundraising opportunities across the region.
• Assist with individual and corporate gift processing, stewardship, and acknowledgment.
• Maintain accurate donor and account records in CRM and fundraising platforms.
• Lead stewardship activities including donor surveys, volunteer opportunities, and recognition events.
• Contribute to campaign innovation, including low-touch and “campaign-in-a-box” strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or corporate partnerships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess performance and propose actionable insights.
• Demonstrated success in campaign planning and relationship building.
• Proficient in CRM systems and fundraising platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ideal Competencies

• Donor-centered mindset: Driven by outcomes that support UWGPSNJ’s mission and community impact.
• Strategic relationship builder: Forges and maintains high-trust partnerships with corporate stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial thinker: Creatively identifies new fundraising opportunities and collaborates across teams to deliver value.
• Customer service orientation: Responsive, solutions-focused, and committed to high standards of service delivery.

What We Offer

• A mission-driven workplace committed to equity and inclusion
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible and hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• The starting salary for this role begins at $76,923 with potential up to $112,000 depending on experience and capacity for early impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer
UWGPSNJ is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.