President & CEO

The President & CEO will be a mission-driven, collaborative, and strategic leader who can inspire trust, mobilize resources, and guide the organization through its next phase of regional growth and community impact. With partnerships at the forefront of everything they do, the President & CEO will prioritize community connection, cultivating support through networking and relationship development. They will act as the primary voice for United Way, working across public, private, and corporate sectors to improve lives in our community.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Organizational Leadership

● Provide vision and strategic insight to the Board for fulfilling the mission of the organization

● Ensure that the Board has access to all information needed to carry out its governance responsibilities

● Serve as the primary contact for United Way Worldwide, keeping the organization and board informed of network-wide initiatives and changes that impact United Way at the local level

● Leverage and coordinate resources to ensure strategic alignment in the areas of community impact, resource development, and operations

● Build and lead a strong, effective team, serving as a coach to direct reports and visionary for the team at-large

● Build and maintain strong relationships with local media, effectively communicating mission, projects and priorities to a broader community audience

● Partner with the Board of Directors to develop and implement a new strategic plan that advances regional impact, organizational sustainability, and community trust.

Partnership Development

● Serve on local and regional committees as a representative of United Way

● Participate in initiatives with United Ways of Virginia, the United Way State Association comprised of United Way CEOs from across the Commonwealth

● Identify new opportunities to build partnerships with a broad and diverse group of external constituents and leverage resources in an effort to maximize impact

Fundraising

● Lead the organization’s fundraising and resource development efforts, including cultivation of major donors, corporate partnerships, foundation relationships, and emerging revenue opportunities.

● Maintain and solicit a portfolio of corporate and leadership level givers and prospects

● Identify and develop new partnerships and potential revenue generation opportunities that align with strategic and community impact goals of the organization

● Work closely with the Director of Development to drive fundraising strategy, develop revenue goals, and engage board and other volunteers in the stewarding and solicitation of gifts

● Provide vision and direction of major fundraising efforts, including events, major gift campaigns and the stewarding of giving societies

Community Impact

● Responsible for the overall impact of United Way in the community

● Serve as a trusted regional convener and advocate around issues impacting financial stability, access to opportunity, and community well-being.

● Serve as a public voice for ALICE with a strong understanding of the ALICE Report

● Represent the collective interests of the ALICE Coalition through strategic advocacy efforts

● Leverage impact by supporting and encouraging partnerships and collaborations among local nonprofits

● Champion innovative approaches toward solving community issues

Operations & Finance

● Maintain accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within policies set by the Board of Directors

● With the Board, manage organizational spending, monitor budget compliance, and mitigate financial risk

● Ensure compliance with all regulations, laws, and standards of ethics