Have you been searching for a job that has meaning? Want to make a real difference in the lives of others? Want to use the skills you already have while continuing to build your resume? Not available to work the hours other employers are looking to fill?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then keep reading!

Want to work for a company that….

• Was recently named a PA Best Place to Work.
• Welcomes both entry level and experienced individuals. 
• Creates systems like UCP Listens to encourage and collect anonymous feedback from all staff.
• Commits to an open-door policy so that problems are heard and addressed in a timely fashion. 
• Recognizes you for your hard work and success and allows for peer-to-peer recognition.
• Creates opportunities for you to grow your income and knowledge through programs like UCP’s Career Pathfinder.
• Rewards you for referring your friends and family to join our team, how’s an extra $1,000 sound?
• Provides you with a comprehensive paid orientation to equip you for success.
• Provides a variety of schedule options to fit your lifestyle.
• Recognizes, embraces, and values everyone’s unique diversity.

Who are we?

At UCP Central PA, we share a passion and a purpose: to empower people of diverse abilities to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services. We also work to relentlessly pursue a vision of communities that embrace the abilities of every individual. If you would like to start an exciting job with a company committed to excellence and innovation, all while doing what we do, please consider joining the UCP of Central PA team!

When it comes to where you work, we know you’ve got choices…here’s what we provide:

• Position Status: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 
• Benefits may include: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan with Company Match, Life and Disability Insurance, Company Contributions to Your Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, and more!
• Same day pay available with Tapcheck!
• As a non-profit employer, UCP participates with the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program - full-time employees may be eligible for the remaining balance on their Direct Loans to be forgiven!

Here’s what to expect as a Development (Fundraising) Specialist:

• Complete ongoing donor prospecting, research, and analysis.
• Develop and maintain an individual giving program to build a base of annual agency support that is independent of special events and corporate support. 
• Define and deliver a corporate solicitation/major gift program that includes both special event support and overall agency program support that meets the interests and needs of the corporate donor.
• Facilitate grant and foundation research and applications that support new and innovative programs, as well ongoing operational needs.
• Through effective Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) practices, ensure that community groups, community leaders, corporations, associations, organizations, donors, and key volunteers are engaged and retained for support of the UCP mission.
• Develop, establish, and host a variety of cultivation events and regular donor/volunteer stewardship activities that bring people closer to the Agency, such as volunteer tours and events, networking events, and other specific donor cultivation programs.
• Maintain, and/or execute a variety of special events that attract new and diverse audiences; and establish a process to cultivate, nurture, and grow event supporters.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the digital media strategy for UCP.
• Serve as a backup for maintaining the donor/volunteer database, recording gifts, ensuring timely receipt of gifts, invoicing when necessary, and coordinating gift reconciliation with the Fiscal Department.

Minimum requirements as a Development (Fundraising) Specialist:

• Associate’s degree or technical certification within a related area expected.
• 2 to 5 years of previous job-related experience expected
• Previous knowledge and/or experience with fundraising, donor relations, and appeal writing
• 18 years of age
• A valid driver’s license
• Access to vehicle with valid insurance, registration, and inspection
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and interpret English

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with marketing, communications, writing, fund development and donor management.

If you are still reading, we should talk! Apply today, we would love to hear your story and share ours.

UCP Central PA is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to jobs@ucpcentralpa.org.

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