ORGANIZATION PROFILE

Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) is the leader for change. Solving the problems in the Oshkosh area is complex, but OAUW offers a simple solution for busy people looking to make a difference. We do the research to identify the biggest needs by working with Oshkosh leaders, community stakeholders, and local organizations to combine efforts in fundraising and support. We financially support initiatives that promote positive mental health, steps to a living wage, and childhood development – things everyone can support.

Mission Statement: Oshkosh Area United Way improves lives by leveraging people and resources to create innovative solutions to community needs.

Vision Statement: A community where everyone can succeed.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, assertive, and goal-orientated individual to oversee our investment & impact process, assist with partner campaigns and operations of office environment. The right candidate should be an effective and adaptive communicator, highly organized, and enjoy working independently and within a team. This full-time position will report directly to the President & CEO of Oshkosh Area United Way. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Marketing:

• Oversee all social media channels and create monthly content calendar that focuses on frequency and clarity of messaging
• Utilize graphic design skills to create social media and website graphics, campaign materials (flyers, posters, pledge forms), signage and company presentation visuals
• Support the campaign with creation of themes, impactful messaging, presentation scripts and media talking points
• Create email blasts targeting donors, campaign ECC’s, volunteers and event attendees
• Write press releases and blog posts detailing important updates, events, successes and encouraging advocacy
• Conduct market research to identify trends and out-of-the-box ideas at other United Way agencies that may be effective in Oshkosh

Events:

• Develop, plan and execute all events and activities designed to raise funds, educate and increase community awareness including, but not limited to: Campaign Kickoff, TELTalk, Community Celebration, Day of Caring and Golf Outing
• Coordinate scripts, speakers, venues, food and beverage, entertainment, setup, décor, audio-visual and registration pages
• Create marketing and logistical plans for the promotion and execution of each event

Volunteers:

• Manage VolunteerOshkosh.org volunteer website
• Cultivate relationships with nonprofit organizations to encourage site involvement and frequent opportunity posting
• Collaborate with local partners to coordinate speaking engagements to promote website and recruit potential volunteers
• Work with company partners to create large-scale volunteer opportunities for their employees
• Plan annual service projects that encourage volunteerism and community engagement

Corporate Outreach:

• Manage OAUW website, including maintaining online donation page, creation of custom workplace giving pages, and timely posting of press release and blogs
• Create corporate recognition materials
• Design and write content for corporate sponsorship recap packets
• Assist President & CEO in various campaign material needs from new and existing corporate partners

Other:

• Safeguard confidential information used in the performance of duties.
• Perform and coordinate special projects and other duties as assigned by the CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree

• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Preferred experience working in WordPress
• Preferred graphic design experience (Canva)
• Experience with the coordination and planning meetings
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and act independently on projects with minimal supervision; simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Attention to good professional ethics and standards
• Some lifting, travel, early morning and evening meetings required
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and trust among a variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to see the vision and big picture of what needs to be done and find opportunities for change that leads to improved results for the community
• Knowledge of what steps or processes are needed to bring people along and create change.
• Ability to research effective models to bring new ideas to community.
• Experience in working with volunteer committees.
• Knowledge of outcomes measurements to report on desired results.

Oshkosh Area United Way is an equal opportunity employer.   

To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to oauw@oshkoshunitedway.org.

ORGANIZATION PROFILE

Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) is the leader for change. Solving the problems in the Oshkosh area is complex, but OAUW offers a simple solution for busy people looking to make a difference. We do the research to identify the biggest needs by working with Oshkosh leaders, community stakeholders, and local organizations to combine efforts in fundraising and support. We financially support initiatives that promote positive mental health, steps to a living wage, and childhood development – things everyone can support.

Mission Statement: Oshkosh Area United Way improves lives by leveraging people and resources to create innovative solutions to community needs.

Vision Statement: A community where everyone can succeed.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, assertive, and goal-orientated individual to oversee our investment & impact process, assist with partner campaigns and operations of office environment. The right candidate should be an effective and adaptive communicator, highly organized, and enjoy working independently and within a team. This full-time position will report directly to the President & CEO of Oshkosh Area United Way. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Impact:

• Ensure support materials for the impact team process are developed and maintained. This includes the RFP, agency agreements, various forms, reports, and databases, policies, timelines, materials and communications.
• Ensure the volunteer talent is in place for impact team success. Lead the process for recruiting, training and managing the teams.
• Ensure appropriate organizations have knowledge and the information they need to apply or partner with us on our work.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct group trainings, meetings or individual technical assistance sessions for potential or funded partners. Topics include process information, outcome measures or result reporting or other subjects as needed to achieve community Impact goals.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and strategic thinking to make improvements the investment process and ensure it is efficient.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a database of community program information and outcomes for funded partner programs. Be knowledgeable to assist in establishing appropriate outcome measurements that will show program success.
• When new issues arise or no group takes the lead, help determine if United Way has the capacity to get involved. Ensure United Way’s community impact message is mainstreamed into marketing and the organization’s communication.
• Utilize shared systems and policies for maintaining data, documents, volunteer information, communications and calendars.
• Manage and input data for dashboard results that include things like volunteer hours, media coverage, event attendance, or in kind donations and common outcomes.
• Attend staff or committee meetings to coordinate understanding or enhance the development and implementation of a successful organization.
• Be open to change and involved in the strategic thinking, such as planning, lean, or sustainable project evaluation.

• Support marketing and social media efforts to spotlight Impact.

Outreach:

• Identify individual donors and community leaders that qualify for United Way affinity groups: Retirees, Emerging Leaders, Tocqueville
• Develop affinity groups by creating committees, events, and outreach initiatives to share the OAUW mission

Grants:

• Research to support fund development (grants, foundations and company profiles)
• Write and submit grants for fund development, partnering with accounting and database manager for grant requirements

Other:

• Safeguard confidential information used in the performance of duties.
• Perform and coordinate special projects and other duties as assigned by the CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree

• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with the coordination and planning meetings
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and act independently on projects with minimal supervision; simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Attention to good professional ethics and standards
• Some lifting, travel, early morning and evening meetings required
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and trust among a variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to see the vision and big picture of what needs to be done and find opportunities for change that leads to improved results for the community
• Knowledge of what steps or processes are needed to bring people along and create change.
• Ability to research effective models to bring new ideas to community.
• Experience in working with volunteer committees.
• Knowledge of outcomes measurements to report on desired results.

Oshkosh Area United Way is an equal opportunity employer.   

To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to oauw@oshkoshunitedway.org.

The Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund has prioritized grants to nonprofits that are providing direct assistance to vulnerable individuals and families like food, hygiene, housing and healthcare, including mental health services. 

Local pediatric mental health and wellness organization, Catalpa Health, helps children and families improve their mental health through various counseling services. When the COVID-19 pandemic caused a nation-wide shut down, it did not deter Catalpa’s commitment to its families.

Quick changes were put in place to transition from in-person counseling to operating using telehealth, a brand-new endeavor for the Catalpa team. While the shift to telehealth allowed them to continue providing services to over 2,000 patients in the Oshkosh area, Catalpa quickly noticed that many children did not have easy access to items they would typically use in a face-to-face session.

 “Usually, kiddos would have access to certain tools when they were working with their therapist or clinician in the office,” explained Trina Doxtator, Director of Development and Marketing Communications. “[Not having access] presents a challenge for these kids within their [in home] treatment, and for the therapists who work so hard to serve them.”

A grant of $5,000 from the Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund supported the purchase 81 therapy kits for Oshkosh kids participating in telehealth for outpatient therapy or intensive outpatient care.  Age appropriate kits include tools such as play-doh, books, art supplies, and journals. “These are tools with therapeutic relevance and this grant ensures no child’s session is impacted due to inability to afford an in-home kit,” adds Doxtator.

 Winnebago County has one of the highest ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) scores in the state, making it imperative for counseling services to continue whether virtually or in-person.

There are many ways to support our community in this time of need.  In addition to considering a gift to the Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund, residents are encouraged to continue to support the charities they care about that are struggling with diminished revenue. The Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund was established as a collaborative effort of Oshkosh Area United Way and Oshkosh Area Community Foundation to provide flexible financial resources to 501(c)(3) organizations working in the Oshkosh community who are disproportionately impacted by economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak. For more information on how to donate to the Relief Fund, please visit www.oshkoshunitedway.org/COVID19

For more information on Catalpa Health, please visit https://catalpahealth.org/.

Launched jointly by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and Oshkosh Area United Way, the Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund has been supporting efforts to keep residents experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis in their homes and provide people experiencing homelessness with round-the-clock emergency shelter.

“The 2018 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) study showed that 46% of households in the City of Oshkosh are living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to make ends meet,” said Bill Wyman, president and CEO of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. “Our goal is give added support to those organizations on the front lines of caring for these working families and other vulnerable populations, who have no safety net in times of crisis, and are facing the impossible decisions of how to cover their bills in light of challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Typically, the Day by Day Warming Shelter closes in mid-April each spring. Recognizing that individuals without homes are at greater risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, the Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund and the City of Oshkosh came together to not only provide funding to postpone the shelter’s closing date but also offer 24/7 shelter during the month of May. A $6,000 grant from the Relief Fund supported this project.  

Wisconsin was under a statewide moratorium on eviction filings because of the COVID-19 pandemic until May 26. The Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund convened a Winnebago County Eviction Prevention Taskforce to help residents navigate the flow of information regarding the moratorium. 

Grants to the Winnebago Conflict Resolution Center and BreatheFree, Inc. totaling almost $1,500 allowed the taskforce to provide clear and accurate information to members of our community around the eviction moratorium and actions to take now to prevent future financial struggles.  Materials were made available in English, Hmong, Arabic, Spanish, Karen and Swahili.

In Winnebago County, the number of eviction suits filed doubled year over year with 80 filed in June 1 through 24, 2020 compared with 40 during the same time period in June 2019, based on online court records.

According to Mary Ann Dilling, president and CEO of the Oshkosh United Way, their 211 information and referral line saw a 132% increase in the number of calls requesting rental assistance so far in June compared to 2019.

The Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program (WRAP) should help some tenants catch up on missed payments. The Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund is closing monitoring WRAP applications as it is feared that help needed from people who are behind on their rent is far greater than what the government funding can support.

The $25 million program will provide up to $3,000 to eligible individuals for making up missed rent payments or security deposits. It’s funded by money from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was passed at the end of March.

Lu Scheer is the affordable housing director at ADVOCAP, one of the community action organizations that is administering the WRAP funding in Winnebago, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, and Calumet Counties. Scheer said her organization started taking applications on June 8 and in the first two weeks, 55 Winnebago County households have been approved to receive rental assistance.

Scheer said many people have used part of their government stimulus check or increased unemployment benefits to pay rent up front but are now concerned about having money for current and future months.

“Sometimes they are prioritizing rent. But if they do that, then they don’t have any money left for other household expenses. Or because the eviction moratorium was in place through May 26, they paid other critical bills that they still had to pay and now they’re behind on rent,” Scheer said. “We also have some people who come to us who have not yet received their unemployment benefits even now, even though they were laid off several weeks ago, even months ago.”

If you find yourself unable to pay rent because COVID-19 has had a negative impact on your income, please call (920) 922-7760 to see if you qualify for assistance.

There are many ways to support our community in this time of need.  In addition to considering a gift to the Oshkosh COVID-19 Relief Fund, residents are encouraged to continue to support the charities they care about that are struggling with diminished revenue. For more information on how to donate to the Relief Fund, please visit oshkoshunitedway.org/COVID19.

Resources for Renters

Rental assistance: Call ADVOCAP at (920) 922-7760 to learn how to apply for the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program (WRAP). Income requirements. Must be behind on rent due to COVID-19.

Utility assistance: Call Energy Services, Inc. (920) 231-0600 or apply online at https://esi.help. Income requirements.

Landlord-tenant eviction mediation: Call Winnebago Conflict Resolution Center at (920) 236-4925 to try to resolve your dispute in a way that is agreeable to all.

Legal aid for evictions: Call Legal Action of Wisconsin at (855) 947-2529 for free legal aid for tenants who have received an eviction notice. Income requirements.

Tenant and landlord resources: Visit oshkoshunitedway.org/housing.