Nonprofit Connection Director

Title: Nonprofit Connection (NPC) Director

Reports to: Director of Community Resources

United Way of Northern Utah Mission: We unite people and organizations to build healthy, stable, and well-educated communities where individuals, families, and neighborhoods thrive.

Summary: United Way of Northern Utah (UWNU) seeks a knowledgeable, energetic, and dynamic leader who will guide United Way’s Nonprofit Connection program and oversee our brand-new Behnken Nonprofit Learning Campus. Formed in early 2021, the Nonprofit Connection program seeks to generate increasingly meaningful growth and results for nonprofit organizations in Northern Utah, helping them build their organizational capability and capacity through various efforts. Efforts will be focused in Weber, Morgan, Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties. In this role, you will direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Nonprofit Connection program and serve as a critical thought partner in developing new initiatives, professional development offerings, and organizational support services. We are searching for a candidate who demonstrates the ability to lead initiatives and work independently as needed. The director will be a part of a team and will have strong support from senior management, who is vested in the success of this work. 

This position is designed to support people and systems that foster high-performing nonprofit organizations allowing their focus to be on what matters most - their mission. We do NOT expect you to have expertise across the key function areas, rather, we are looking for someone who knows how to bring the right people and resources together and effectively manage them. We have identified 11 Key Domains of an effective nonprofit in which we strive to provide educational opportunities which include: (1) Fundraising, (2) Human Resources, (3) Information Technology, (4) Marketing and Communications, (5) Finance and Accounting, (6) Volunteer Management, (7) Leadership and Organizational Culture, (8) Outcomes and Evaluation, (9) Board Governance, (10) Legal, and (11) Diversity.

Key Responsibilities:             

• Oversees the delivery of capacity-building services tailored to the needs of nonprofit organizations, including professional and leadership development and training, board development (Project Blueprint), round table discussions, and pro bono consulting. 
• Sets annual calendar of provided services, facilitates and coordinates client coaching and mentoring with consultants.   
• Establishes and maintains a close working relationship with community nonprofit leadership (board and staff), volunteer consultants, contractors and trainers, and key local government contacts. Maintains ongoing communication with external partners. Attends various community events, fundraisers, galas, etc. to maintain community presence and support partners.
• Facilitates and/or coordinates an array of internal and external group interactions.   
• Collaborates and supports UWNU’s Marketing and Resource Development (RD) departments by helping with grant and funding proposals and reporting and creating marketing materials for the NPC program and Behnken Nonprofit Learning Campus.
• Develops and monitors program budget.  Seeks additional funding opportunities and works with RD in writing and submitting grant proposals.
• Builds awareness of Nonprofit Connection services externally to public, private, nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors.  Maintains a strong network of relationships with community leaders to facilitate collaboration. 
• Coordinates and attends monthly nonprofit tours with the Director of Community Resources.
• Oversees UWNU’s Zada Haws Community Grant Center and maintains Foundation Directory  Online accreditation. Creates community awareness about the value of the Zada Haws Community Grant Center, trains users, and develops grant training opportunities for community partners.  
• Support the Bear River Community Engagement Director in providing Nonprofit Connection offerings virtually and in-person in Box Elder, Cache, and Rich Counties.
• Create and send the monthly Nonprofit Connection Newsletter with relevant content and keep the contact list up-to-date.

Required Competencies:

• Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before the process and is astute in cultivating and managing positive relationships toward a common goal. 
• Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all community sectors and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement and collaboration with multiple institutions.
• Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.  
• 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. 
• Action-Oriented: Find new solutions to old problems, and take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.
• Data-Driven:  Ability to track, collect, manage, analyze, and make timely decisions based on data to prioritize continuous improvement processes to refine program execution.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to new processes, technologies, and program requirements and help others adjust.
• Team Player: Ability to work well with others to achieve a shared goal while also contributing to the overall organization and team's success.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Tech Proficiency: Comfortably using digital tools such as DocuSign, email and calendar platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders through emails, reports, presentations, etc.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues, resolve conflicts, and adapt to changes quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, influence others positively, and contribute to the team and organization's success.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (examples include public administration, business administration, communication, human services) OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in Project Management
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office/Google Suite productivity tools 
• Proven ability to oversee grant-funded projects and manage budgets.
• High standards of professional ethics and conduct. 
• Able to regularly travel throughout Northern Utah and occasionally work evenings/Saturdays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Public Administration, etc.). and/or 6+ years of work experience in the nonprofit sector or other related field. Priority is given to those with experience as a Director or Department Head at a nonprofit or public organization. 
• Familiarity and history of service within the landscape of education, community development, and social services networks in Northern Utah.

Compensation

Wage: $53,000 - $63,000

Benefits:A comprehensive benefits plan includes vacation, sick, holidays, health, dental, vision, and life and an organization-matched 403(b) plan of up to 10% after one year.

Location: Ogden, UT (with occasional work throughout the UWNU service area)

Hours: Full-time, exempt. UWNU's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. United Way strives for employees to have a great work-life balance and allows for occasional remote work, assuming it does not interfere with productivity, results, and/or quality of relationships with partners and is pre-approved by the direct supervisor. Work hours are subject to change based on United Way events and activities happening in the community.

How to apply: Send a cover letter AND resume to UWNU Hiring at hiring@uwnu.org.  Applications will NOT be considered without providing BOTH a cover letter AND a resume. You may address cover letters and other communications to the NPC Director Hiring Committee. Please include the title of the job in the subject line and/or attachments of your email. 

Closing Date: January 12, 2025

NOTE: The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person employed. Also, the statements do not establish an employment contract and are subject to change at the employer's discretion. If you have additional questions or concerns related to this position or job posting, please email Madeline Robles, Director of Human Resources, at mrobles@uwnu.org

Nondiscrimination Hiring Statement

United Way of Northern Utah recognizes that to accomplish our mission, we must strive to invest in recruiting and developing a team that reflects the broad diversity of our community. Our core values of inclusion, clear sense of service, integrity, positive attitude, innovation, and equity are the foundation of our organization and propel our work forward, including recruitment and retention. As an equal opportunity employer, UWNU encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. We evaluate all candidates on a merit basis.