Presidetn/CEO

ROLE: The President/CEO is the visionary leader of the organization, responsible for setting and executing a strategic agenda that delivers meaningful community impact. By galvanizing a high-performing team of approximately 10 full-time and 35 part-time staff, the President/CEO drives initiatives that foster collaboration across private, public, and corporate sectors to enhance community well-being. This role requires exceptional business acumen, resource generation capabilities, and an unwavering commitment to measurable goals for the common good. As a brand steward, the President/CEO ensures the organization’s integrity, reputation, and relevance within the community while leveraging the United Way network’s extensive reach and relationships.

ATTRIBUTES: The ideal candidate will exhibit high integrity, strategic foresight, and a results-oriented mindset. A collaborative leader with a fair and inclusive approach, the candidate will inspire teams, adapt to change with flexibility and courage, and approach challenges with creativity, energy, and humor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Community Impact:
• Lead United Way of Yellowstone County to maximize its impact in the community by crafting and adapting strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Oversee and collaborate with the Director of Impact to promote success of community impact programs and ensure alignment with UWYC organizational goals.
• Oversee and collaborate with Director of Out-Of-School-Time programs to support the success of CARE Academy and Discover Zone and ensure alignment with UWYC organizational goals.
• Establish strong relationships with key community leaders across business, government, and nonprofit sectors.
• Develop innovative solutions to address community challenges and foster long-term improvements.
• Resource Development:
• Drive fundraising initiatives, including cultivating and soliciting major donors and corporate partners.
• Oversee and collaborate with the Community Relations Director to promote success of community engagement, marketing and development efforts and ensure alignment with UWYC organizational goals.
• Leverage personal and professional networks to identify new fundraising opportunities.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy across staff and board members to support organizational growth.
• Strategic Management:
• Serve as the primary advisor to the Board of Directors, providing strategic direction and guidance on policy formulation and organizational priorities.
• Oversee and collaborate with the Finance Director to ensure fiscal responsibility and ensure financial alignment with UWYC organizational goals.
• Collaborate with the Board and senior leadership to establish and achieve measurable goals.
• Ensure alignment and coordination across all organizational activities, including community impact, resource development, volunteer engagement, and staff engagement.
• Organization Management:
• Build and lead high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Oversee operational and financial integrity, ensuring compliance with Board policies and mitigating risks.
• Supervise leadership positions, set clear objectives, and monitor performance outcomes. Leadership positions include
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within staff, volunteers, and organizational initiatives.