Executive Director

Organization OVERVIEW 

Staff: 5  persons

Operating Budget (including pledges/grants): ~$623,000

www.uwnorthidaho.org

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Executive Director is the leader of the organization, establishing a vision for Community Impact representing five northern counties in Idaho that is achieved through the efforts of a diverse team of long-term staff, community volunteers, and a dedicated Board of Directors. The Executive Director is the Chief Mobilizer; s/he leverages the power of relationships and networks, and works across private, public and corporate sectors to improve conditions in the community. To connect our communities’ needs and our resources, the Executive Director must be skilled in contemporary fundraising processes beyond the Annual Campaign.  The Executive Director must be dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good – creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies for broad investment and impact in programs like the ALICE Project and many programs focused on early learning and reading initiatives.

The Executive Director is the steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation of United Way. S/he is responsible for building trust in the United Way and its relevance in the community. S/he values network and strives to leverage United Way’s breadth of community presence, relationships, and strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Community Impact 

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall impact of United Way of North Idaho in the communities of the five counties we serve, with particular emphasis on increasing its financial  capacity to drive the impact agenda.  The Executive Director works closely with the Board to craft and adapt the strategy to achieve this increased impact, including raising the funds to support it. S/he will establish and build relationships with top leaders in the community, including those representing the highest levels in business, government, non-profit sectors and high wealth donors/organizations in and outside of the service area who share our vision.

Resource Development 

The Executive Director is charged with driving key results in fundraising; to identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners; to build and leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities; and to promote a culture of fundraising in the organization, both at the staff and board level.

Strategic Management 

The Executive Director serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation.  S/he partners with the Board of Directors and the United Way of North Idaho’s staff to craft organizational goals and develops strategies to ensure that they are achieved.  S/he ensures coordination and alignment of all United Way activities to the strategic direction of community impact, resource development, and staff alignment.

Organization Management 

The Executive is accountable for building and leading high-performing teams, ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organizational results.  S/he maintains accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within policies set by the Board of Directors as well as guiding organizational spending, monitoring budget compliance and mitigate financial risks.  The Executive Director assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing. S/he directly supervises staff positions and establishes individual goals and ensures appropriate training, especially in the areas of financial development in today’s competitive market for funding.    The Executive Director ensures that United Way of North Idaho goals of inclusiveness and equity  among staff and volunteers are met. S/he brings enthusiasm to acknowledge and celebrate the success of staff and volunteer attainment of goals. 

Experience/Position requirements 

• At least 5 years of leadership experience working in the non-profit sector. United Way experience is highly preferred but not required. Advanced interaction with volunteers and boards. Alternatively, extensive experience in the leadership and management of organizations of comparable size and mission. 
• Expertise on issues relevant to the organization.
• Ability to command the confidence and respect of stakeholders.
• A demonstrated track record of promoting inclusiveness and equitable leadership and an ability to build collaboration with the community at large. 
• Experience in developing partnerships, building teams and working through conflict management. 
• Experience in building revenue beyond the traditional paths and increasing philanthropic support with the desire and knowledge to acquire support through new funding opportunities.
• Must demonstrate a high level of intelligence and intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems. 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibits a passion for serving people
• Has outstanding interpersonal skills and displays enthusiasm about our work
• Possesses a track record of embracing change and seeking creative/innovative solutions
• Shows high personal integrity, honesty, character, wisdom, and good judgment
• Fair and thoughtful approach to management, combined with the flexibility and courage to shift direction to experiment with new initiatives
• Presents a long-term perspective
• Shows a strong sense of accountability
• Has practical ability to get things done
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates high energy level
• Presents a high degree of maturity and self-confidence

• Able to have a clear criminal background check 

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required.  At least ten years in a senior leadership role like the Executive Director can be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Core Competencies Required for This Position 

• Business Acumen: Possesses a high-level of broad business and management skills and is effective at generating financial support for the organization.  Can raise funds by effectively engaging and linking a variety of donors and volunteers to inform and contribute to advancing the mission.
• Organizational Leadership: Demonstrates strategic leadership balanced with authenticity, respect for others, and trust building within the organization, with the Board, and stakeholders.  Proactivity drives an organization to a higher level of performance, efficiency, process improvement, and growth through inspiring action and commitment to achieve world-class results. 
• Team-Builder: First ensures that the right people are in the right roles at the right times; fostering commitment, trust, and collaboration among multi-cultural leaders and stakeholders.
• Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.  This drives their performance and professional motivations.
• Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
• Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
• Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact. 
• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.
• Visionary: Confronts the complex realities of the environment and simultaneously maintains faith in a different and better future, providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
• Outward Turning: Understands the dynamics of local, regional, and national environments, and works on an agenda rooted in the community’s own perception of its needs and aspirations.
• Network-Oriented: Values the power of networks; striving to leverage United Way’s breadth of community presence, relationships, and strategy.

Salary & Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000, commensurate with experience.

APPLICATIONS, RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS

Please apply at United Way Worldwide’s  career site or on Indeed with inquires directed to jackie.gordon@uww.unitedway.org.