United Way of the Midlands announces new director of New Business Development and Assistant VP of Donor Engagement
August 14, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is pleased to announce the promotion of two employees, Murray Coleman to Director of New Business Development and GB Olsen to Assistant VP of Donor Engagement.
After serving as a Division Director for three years, Coleman’s new role will involve engaging and cultivating new business and donor relationships. The new position was created after recommendation by the Board Task Force on increasing Community Impact funding.
Similarly, Olsen formerly served as United Way’s Director of Planned Giving and Major Gifts since 2014 and will be responsible for creating donor engagement strategies to cover recruitment and retention while building enduring relationships in the community. In her new role, she will also oversee United Way’s Leadership Networks including the Tocqueville Society, Women in Philanthropy, Young Leaders Society and Always United, United Way’s new program for retirees.
Murray Coleman and GB Olsen
“Both GB and Murray have been tremendous assets in United Way’s continued growth and success during their time at United Way. We are proud to have them in these new roles and confident that they will continue to move the organization forward as we work to make the Midlands a better place to live for everyone,” said Mike Gray, Senior VP for Resource Development.
