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<a href="mailto:chightow@iu.edu" target="_blank">Submit a cover letter and resume by November 26, 2025, to Cathy Valcke at chightow@iu.edu - NO PHONE CALLS</a>United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties works to create stronger communities where everyone has access to better health, a quality education, and a sustainable income – the building blocks for a good life.<ul><li>Health: Utilizing expertise from our funded partners, we help individuals achieve optimal physical, mental, developmental, emotional, and social health.</li><li>Education: Ensuring our children get quality preschool so that they are prepared for Kindergarten, post-secondary school, college, work, and life.</li><li>Income: Empowering people to take charge of their finances to achieve life-long stability.</li></ul><a href="https://unitedwayhoco.org/" target="_blank">https://unitedwayhoco.org/</a>The main office of United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties is in Kokomo, Indiana; it is preferred that the CEO be a resident in the service area.<h2>POSITION OVERVIEW</h2>As the CEO of United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision. You will work closely with the board of directors, community partners, staff, and volunteers to advance the organization's mission of improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. The CEO will have theoverall responsibility for the management, growth, and impact of United Way's operations and programs.<h2>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</h2>Essential job duties and responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work fulltime hours and 5 days per week with occasional night and weekend hours. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>Strategic Leadership:<ul><li>With the Board of Directors, develop and implement a long-term strategic plan to guide the organization's direction, ensuring alignment with United Way's mission and values.</li><li>Identify emerging trends, issues, and opportunities in the nonprofit sector and community development to drive innovation and create positive social change.</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and transparency among staff, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.</li></ul>Organizational Management:<ul><li>Oversee all aspects of United Way's operations, including finance, human resources, fundraising, marketing, and program delivery, ensuring effective and efficient utilization of resources.</li><li>Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to maximize their potential.</li><li>Establish performance metrics and accountability systems to measure progress and ensure the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.</li><li>Resource Development and Fundraising:</li><li>Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure financial resources necessary for the organization's sustainability and growth.</li><li>Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporations, foundations, government agencies, and community leaders to enhance fundraising efforts.</li><li>Actively engage in donor stewardship, ensuring effective communication, recognition, and appreciation of their contributions.</li></ul>Community Engagement and Advocacy:<ul><li>Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for United Way, effectively communicating the organization's mission, impact, and value proposition to the community, media, and key stakeholders.</li><li>Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses to address community needs and maximize United Way's impact.</li><li>Engage in public policy discussions and advocacy efforts to influence systemic change and create a more equitable society.</li></ul>Governance and Board Relations:<ul><li>Collaborate with the board of directors to establish strategic priorities, policies, and governance frameworks that align with United Way's mission and uphold ethical standards.</li><li>Provide regular reports, updates, and recommendations to the board, ensuring transparency and accountability in organizational performance.</li><li>Support board development and engagement, including recruitment, orientation, and ongoing education of board members.</li></ul><h2>EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS</h2><ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred.</li><li>5 years of executive leadership experience, preferably within the nonprofit sector, demonstrating a track record of driving organizational growth, impact, and financial sustainability.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking and visionary leadership abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, media relations, and effective storytelling to convey United Way's mission and impact.</li><li>Proven experience in fundraising and resource development, including major gift solicitation, corporate partnerships, and grant writing.</li><li>Sound financial acumen, experience in budget development, financial management, and reporting.</li><li>Knowledge of community development, social issues, and public policy advocacy.</li></ul><h2>UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF&nbsp;</h2><ol><li>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.</li><li>Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.&nbsp;</li><li>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.</li><li>Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.</li></ol>

Indiana United Ways

United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties Seeks President & CEO; Leadership / Executive Board | Full time | 5 - 10 years of experience $81,000 to $90,000 per year

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Director&nbsp; &nbsp;Position Type: &nbsp;Exempt, Full-time&nbsp;Location:&nbsp; Kingsport, TN<h2>Position Summary</h2>United Way of Greater Kingsport (UWGK) seeks a dynamic, community-minded Executive Director to lead the organization’s mission-driven work to improve lives and strengthen our community. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader with fundraising experience, demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships across sectors, and a proven capacity to align staff, volunteers, and community partners around measurable community impact.<h2>About Us</h2>United Way of Greater Kingsport mobilizes our community to action so all can thrive. We mobilize resources --people, ideas, and funding-- to tackle the community’s most pressing challenges. The Executive Director serves as the public face of UWGK, strengthens partnerships across sectors, leads staff and volunteers, and ensures the organization’s programs and investments align with strategic goals to improve lives in Greater Kingsport.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h4>Strategic Leadership &amp; Governance</h4><ul><li>Provide visionary leadership that aligns UWGK’s operations, committees, and resources with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Implement Board approved policies, strategies, and initiatives; serve as an ex officio member of Board committees and task forces.</li></ul><h4>Fundraising &amp; Resource Development</h4><ul><li>Lead resource development efforts, including oversight of the annual campaign, planned giving/endowment strategies, corporate and foundation engagement, and donor stewardship.</li><li>Evaluate and pursue alternative and diversified funding sources--including grants, partnerships, and earned revenue opportunities--to strengthen financial sustainability.</li></ul><h4>Community Engagement</h4><ul><li>Serve as UWGK’s primary community representative and spokesperson—raising the organization’s profile and mobilizing volunteers.</li><li>Build and maintain strategic relationships with donors, community leaders, nonprofit partners, United Way Worldwide, regional United Way networks, and faith and business leaders across Greater Kingsport.</li></ul><h4>Financial &amp; Operational Management</h4><ul><li>Manage organizational operations including annual budgeting, property oversight, regulatory compliance, and internal policies and procedures.</li></ul><h4>Staff &amp; Volunteer Leadership</h4><ul><li>Recruit, hire, lead, mentor, and evaluate staff; foster a high performing, collaborative team culture.</li><li>Promotes volunteer engagement across governance, fundraising, and community initiatives.</li></ul><h4>Community Impact</h4><ul><li>Oversee program planning, community needs assessment, investment/distribution of resources, and measurement of outcomes to ensure impact and continuous improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to implement initiatives that improve youth opportunity, financial security, healthy community and community resiliency in the Greater Kingsport area.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications &amp; Core Competencies</h2><ul><li>Visionary Leadership: Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to foster a shared vision, set priorities, make difficult decisions, and inspire staff, volunteers, and community partners.</li><li>Strategic Thinking: &nbsp;Ability to assess community needs, develop innovative approaches, and translate strategy into measurable results.</li><li>Fundraising Expertise: Proven success in fundraising and resource development including major gifts, corporate and foundation cultivation, and campaign leadership.</li><li>Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills; committed to diversity, equity, and respectful collaboration. Proven ability to cultivate a wide, effective network of contacts among community, business, nonprofit, community leaders and volunteers.</li><li>Volunteer Engagement: Experience working with volunteer boards and committees; comfortable supporting and advising elected volunteer leadership.</li><li>Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Financial Acumen: Strong organizational skills with experience managing budgets, property/resources, and ensuring regulatory compliance.</li></ul><h2>Education and Experience</h2><ul><li>Non-profit or organizational leadership experience required</li><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred. Advance degree is a plus</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2>Opportunity to lead and shape the future of a mission-driven community organization.Collaborative board and engaged volunteer base.Competitive salary and benefits (details provided to shortlisted candidates).A chance to make measurable community impact across Greater Kingsport.<h2>How to Apply</h2>Please submit:<ul><li>&nbsp;A cover letter and resume/CV</li><li>Send application materials to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resumes.unitedwaykingsport@gmail.com" target="_blank">resumes.unitedwaykingsport@gmail.com</a>.</li></ul>United Way of Greater Kingsport is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.United Way of Greater Kingsport 301 Louis Street, Suite 201 Kingsport, TN 37660 <a href="http://www.uwaykpt.org" target="_blank">http://www.uwaykpt.org</a>301 Louis Street, Suite 201, Kingsport TN, 37660&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (423) 378-3409&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; uwaykpt.org

United Way of Greater Kingsport

Executive Director

Purpose of Position:&nbsp;United Way of Northeast Florida (United Way) seeks a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative leader to serve as Vice President of Crisis and Community Navigation- a newly restructured, integrated crisis response hub that unites 211, 988, first responders, and veteran support services under one umbrella. This executive leader is responsible for building a proactive, integrated community support system that ensures individuals and families can access critical health and human services. This innovative center serves as the region’s front door for individuals and families in crisis, connecting them to vital community resources and real-time support.The Vice President will lead the center’s operations, strategic vision, and collaborative partnerships to create a closed-loop system&nbsp;that improves outcomes for people experiencing mental health, housing, financial, and behavioral health crises.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:&nbsp;Strategic Leadership:The Vice President, Crisis and Navigation Services plays a key strategic role in partnership with the Community Impact team and across the organization and clearly articulates the vision, role, scope and impact of United Way’s Crisis and Navigation Services portfolio of initiatives and investments. This position is a member of the executive leadership team and not only manages internal programming and investments but also plays a key role in working with funders, corporate leaders, the business community, the not-for-profit sector and the citizenry of our community to ensure that families have access to the resources needed.&nbsp;This strategic leader will work collaboratively with the executive team and the Board of Directors in strategy oversight for the organization in addition to crisis and navigation services.&nbsp;Strategic Leadership and Vision<ul><li>Provide leadership to initiatives that support United Way’s ALICE Promise, outcomes and goals, including 2-1-1, 988, Mission United, and any other emerging initiative related to Crisis and Navigation Services.</li><li>Anticipate emerging community trends and build responsive, future-ready systems for crisis and resource navigation.</li><li>Lead the strategic development and execution of United Way’s Crisis and Navigation Services in alignment with United Way’s mission and values.</li><li>Lead the seamless integration of 211, 988, and veteran support services within the Crisis and Navigation Services model.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery models, technology systems, and data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Serve as spokesperson for Crisis and Navigation Services and represent United Way at local, state, and national forums on crisis response.</li><li>Continuously assess, analyze, and benchmark business models within the United Way network and other networks to support development and refinement of effective, innovative operations.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>In tandem with Resource Development, leverage or secure additional funding to support efforts related to Crisis and Navigation Services initiatives.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure proper management of all budgets, including grants, associated with initiatives.</li><li>Serve as point person on internal and external committees to help ensure alignment and leadership throughout NE Florida; ensure United Way is known as the go to organization and subject matter expert in Healthy Communities.</li><li>Develop and maintain successful community partnerships and collaborations that help to scale resources and impact.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with emergency responders, local governments, mental health providers, veteran organizations, and nonprofit partners.</li><li>Convene key stakeholders to align resources and establish system-wide crisis response protocols.</li><li>Co-lead collaborative community initiatives focused on mental health, housing stability, access to healthy food, transportation, and crisis prevention.&nbsp;</li></ul>Operational Oversight and Program Management<ul><li>Oversee daily operations of the Crisis and Navigation Services, ensuring 24/7 service delivery that is high-quality and responsive to the needs of Northeast Florida.</li><li>Ensure 211 and 988 contact centers meet or exceed accreditation, compliance and quality standards (Inform USA, Lifeline, HIPPA, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Vibrant, state and local contracts, etc.).</li><li>Lead the adoption and ongoing management of the Crisis and Navigation Services’ integrated technology platform, ensuring secure data-sharing and streamlined referrals.</li><li>Oversee Mission United services, ensuring effective support for veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.</li><li>Ensure quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all service lines.</li><li>Monitor call volumes, community needs, and workforce performance to inform staffing and resource deployment.</li><li>Foster a culture of empathy, excellence, trauma-informed care, and data-driven results.</li><li>Provide professional development, coaching, and support to grow internal leadership capacity.</li><li>Provide strategic input and vision to support fundraising and multi-year investment strategies in cohesion with Resource Development and -Community Impact.</li><li>Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to build awareness of the Crisis and Navigation Services’ services and impact.</li></ul>Financial and Contract Management<ul><li>Oversee budgets, contracts, grant management, and public funding compliance.</li><li>Partner with Resource Development and Strategic Grants Manager to secure diversified funding streams and cultivate funders.</li><li>Drive outcomes measurement, reporting, and accountability.</li></ul>Technology, Data and Analysis<ul><li>Experienced in utilizing technology, data systems and analysis to drive business -results.&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for developing and implementing systems that will help United Way and the broader community understand current community needs and conditions.&nbsp;</li><li>Scale impact and help create a culture that understands and values data and analysis.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Use data and analysis to lead and drive communication, engagement, advocacy and mobilization around basic needs and related issues.</li><li>Partner with the Community Impact (CI) Team in developing the Priority Goals agenda by sharing data, analysis, trends and emerging issues.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Identify opportunities to seed innovative approaches to basic needs.</li><li>Create sets of, analyze, and communicate data for and to key stakeholders, internal and external, as it relates to Crisis and Navigation Services and Healthy Communities work.</li><li>Lead coalition of Basic Needs partners with goal of driving results, identifying opportunities, and developing/implementing new initiatives.</li></ul>Disaster Relief Efforts&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide leadership internally and externally in times of crisis ensuring that all stakeholders are connected and communicate effectively.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead mobilization efforts in partnership with United Way internal departments, key funders, organizations, grass roots community leaders, government and the faith community as liaison and leader to maximize resources and impact.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Serve as lead staff person for United Way’s disaster relief efforts including the First Coast Relief Fund.</li><li>Serve as liaison to community’s Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), Northeast Florida (NEFL) Long Term Disaster Recovery groups, City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Operation Center.</li><li>Assist United Way in its communications to internal and external stakeholders of ongoing efforts.</li><li>Ensure proper management of fiscal reporting and budgets to appropriate stakeholders.</li></ul>Communication – In partnership with Marketing and Communications ensure that a robust communication/marketing plan is developed and executed to raise awareness of mental health and financial stability issues, successes, and opportunities. Provide leadership in communicating with internal and external stakeholders.&nbsp;Advocacy/Public Policy - Identify and monitor legislation pertaining to issues that impact United Way’s community health and financial stability work; build relationships with key elected officials to help support long term efforts and to position United Way as a subject matter expert and resource.&nbsp;Working with Community Partners – Coordinate research and other activities with initiative partners to minimize redundancies and align strategies and actions, including conducting individual outreach and education as needed. Coordinate with other projects and coalitions in the same field to maintain a full understanding of the current landscape of local and regional activities. Build and maintain relationships with community partners.<ul><li>Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the supervisory team.&nbsp;</li><li>These job responsibilities are to be the main emphasis of this position.&nbsp; As with every job at United Way, it is not possible to define jobs precisely.&nbsp; Should the need exist, every person in the organization will assist in any way necessary to ensure an efficient and cooperative environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Experience/Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Services, Social Work, Health Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit, social services, emergency response sectors or public health.&nbsp;Demonstrated experience working with complex systems’ initiatives and community-based approaches with a goal of community-level improvement.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-program operations, preferably including crisis contact centers or emergency response services.</li><li>Proven track record leading government-funded programs and contractual performance.</li><li>A strategic thinker and innovative problem solver, flexible and capable of adapting to changing priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Direct experience with 211, 988, Lifeline, VA/military systems, or integrated navigation programs strongly preferred.</li><li>Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex service delivery systems.</li><li>Experience with local and state advocacy and policy efforts.</li><li>Professional grant management experience, coordinating activities and requirements related to government-funded grants.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal and public speaking skills and experience with diverse populations and multiple constituencies.</li><li>Ability to understand data sets and data analysis to make strategic recommendations and decisions for the Crisis and Navigation Services that aligns with organizational strategy.</li><li>A demonstrated commitment to a culture of organizational excellence.</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer equipment, phones, various software programs and resource files.</li><li>High emotional intelligence, resilience, and mission-driven leadership.</li><li>Ability to work with minimal supervision aligning with strategy, mission and executive leadership.</li><li>Effectively prioritizes work and establishes clear goals in coordination with supervisor&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to pass and maintain a Level 2 background check is required.&nbsp; This is a security background investigation requiring submitting fingerprints to be screened through state law enforcement agencies and the FBI for national criminal history records.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Must pass pre-employment drug screening.&nbsp;</li><li>Staff members who drive a vehicle on United Way business must have reliable transportation, provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Keep all activities in line with the core values and contribute to the positive culture of United Way of NE Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Actively participate in the broader organizational activities and be a brand steward within the community, outside agencies and/or programs to enhance United Way services to the community.&nbsp;</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive Pay – Commensurate with education and experience based on current market&nbsp;</li><li>Health Insurance – Generous zero to low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and dependents&nbsp;</li><li>403(b) Matching – Generous matching up to 4% of annual pay&nbsp;</li><li>Holidays – 11 paid holidays, three personal holidays</li><li>Vacation – Two weeks paid vacation&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible Schedule – Hybrid working environment with the ability to modify as needed&nbsp;</li><li>Vibrant Work Environment – office space in&nbsp; downtown Jacksonville with free monthly parking&nbsp;</li><li>Purpose – Help United Way transform NEFL into a community of opportunity and hope for ALL people&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Assistance Program&nbsp;</li><li>A fun, challenging, and inclusive culture&nbsp;</li></ul>General Physical Requirements for Essential Functions of the Job:&nbsp;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to drive, sit, stand, walk, talk, and/or hear. Continual use of the hands with wrist and finger movement using a keyboard is required.&nbsp;Specific vision abilities required by this job include long hours viewing a computer monitor screen. The employee may occasionally travel using personal vehicle and/or work outside normal office environment.&nbsp;This description is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of all team members assigned to this position. It is intended only to describe the key elements relative to each section. Also, duties and/or requirements of this position may be modified, added or deleted at any time. This supersedes all descriptions previously written for the same position. Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements.&nbsp;Additional Information:&nbsp;This job description reflects the general duties and responsibilities necessary to fulfill the role of Vice President of United Way of Northeast Florida’s Crisis and Navigation Services. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet organizational goals and objectives.&nbsp;The attributes listed above represent our current thinking for the role. You can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you - even if you’re on the fence - we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself! Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements.&nbsp;We have built an environment that celebrates the differences in backgrounds and experiences.&nbsp;United Way of Northeast Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;United Way reserves the right to adjust work location.&nbsp;

United Way of Northeast Florida

Northeast Florida

Vice President of Crisis & Community Navigation

United Way of El Paso County is committed to improving the lives and futures of all people in the 
community. We bring together expertise, funding and volunteer support to positively impact 
education, health, basic needs, and financial stability. In partnership with others, we work to 
eliminate inequities experienced by diverse populations so that all people have a safe, healthy 
home environment, achieve their educational potential, and increase their financial stability. We 
commit to building bridges across cultural, racial, religious, and economic boundaries. 

POSITION: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 
 
REPORTS TO: President and CEO 
 
PURPOSE: The Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (SVP/COO) supports the 

mission of United Way of El Paso County (UWEPC) by leading a team of 
passionate and committed individuals to develop and sustain deep redesign of its 
strategy and operations. 

 
The SVP/COO will lead operations, assisting the CEO in governance and 
corporate administrative matters, including business/strategic planning and 
organizational change efforts. The SVP/COO will provide supervision and 
oversight to staff teams and departments, in addition to representing the 
organization in the CEO’s absence in public meetings, events and with volunteers 
and other stakeholders to further United Way’s interests. 

 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Demonstrate ability to think strategically about the unique role, approaches and contributions of 
United Way of El Paso County. 

Ability to develop and implement United Way’s overall business/organizational strategy, 
integrating the functional areas into highly effective community impact response to critical 
community needs. 

Have extensive experience in leading high-performing teams (volunteers and staff) in the design 
and delivery of results-based, high-profile, large-scale initiatives, programs and advocacy/public 
policy efforts. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Provide leadership and management to a high-performing team of volunteers, staff and 
community members by clarifying priorities, creating and monitoring progress towards 
organizational and individual goals. Working closely with the CEO and Board, direct the 
cultivation, solicitation, execution, and stewardship of UWEPC’s resources. 
 
Philanthropy and Engagement 

ï· Assist the implementation of corporate partnerships and their employees through new 
engagement opportunities, existing initiatives and lead the change management process 
for a successful philanthropy transformation. 


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ï· Assist to engage leadership, Board, and external champions to identify, connect with, and 
secure new mutually beneficial partnerships across a variety of industries and sectors. 

ï· Invest time and focus in helping to develop and implement new norms for utilizing our 
CRM for managing portfolio and account activity, donor outreach, donor research, 
employee engagement, event attendance, communications, etc. 

ï· Oversee Engagement (Marketing &amp; Communications); produce compelling digital and 
printed corporate giving assets to promote our work, elevate our existing partners, and 
demonstrate the impact of corporate partnership investments 

ï· Consult with other United Way markets on best practices and innovations in corporate 
giving. 

ï· Attend and participate in community events to strengthen United Way's presence and 
establish and grow relationships. 
 

Administrative/Operations Functions 

ï· Oversight of Human Resources functions, including establishing staff benefits and policies 
designed for attracting and retaining qualified staff. 

ï· Manage, coach, and develop staff leaders. 

ï· Perform duties in accordance with UWEPC policies and procedures 

ï· Manage department budget and expenses including planning and management of budget 
line items for specific outcomes. 

ï· Direct and manage employees, interns, consultants, and volunteers. 

ï· Ensure staff work plans meet organizational goals and objectives. 

ï· Counsel and assist staff in professional growth and development within UWEPC and the 
community. Conduct timely performance evaluations. 

ï· Serve as general resource to all staff, facilitate internal committees as requested. 

ï· Implement the goals and objectives of the Board-approved Strategic Plan and on a regular 
basis, present results and challenges to board and senior staff. 
 

Budgeting and Risk Management 

ï· Assist in establishing an annual budget plan. 

ï· Evaluate budget reports vs. actual results and recommend corrective action as required. 

ï· Oversee the contract approval process to ensure contractual terms and cost effectiveness. 

ï· Participate in the financial internal control system as required. 

ï· Manage progress towards revenue goals throughout the year, providing monthly 
projections against goal, with a strong emphasis on understanding and follow-up of 
revenue projected. 

ï· Ensure accurate and detailed donor and account records in order to analyze deployment 
of resources against objectives; assign relationship management responsibilities 
throughout the Corporate Partnerships team; assess and evaluate areas of responsibility 
and adjust resources across all industries and portfolios as needed to drive increased 
investments and engagement. 
 

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ï· Provide leadership over the development of community-wide goals, and implement a 
strategic and cohesive plan for impact to make progress on these goals, all based on an 
understanding of community needs, an awareness of community resources, and a 
knowledge of local and national best practice strategies (financial, advocacy, volunteer, 
other). 

ï· Leverage and align UWEPC’s unique strengths and abilities to support the strategies by 
engaging in relationships and partnerships, and measuring results. 

ï· Oversee community information assets and needs, and direct initiatives to address 
development and dissemination of information related to health and human services. 

ï· Work with board and staff to identify and recruit a diverse and dynamic group of business, 
academic and community change leaders to support UWEPC’s Community Impact 
agenda. 

ï· Oversee collection and tracking of key data points related to United Way’s areas of 
strategic focus. 

ï· Provide leadership over the development of direct systems and structures for the 
investment of the (UWEPC) Community Impact Fund and other small funds. 

ï· Provide leadership and direction in the design and implementation of integrated strategies 
that deliver results on United Way’s Community Impact Agenda. 

 
Public Policy &amp; Advocacy 

ï· Provide leadership, strategy, planning, coordination and implementation of public policy 
agenda/initiatives, including stakeholder, i.e., Board of Directors, Community Impact 
Committees, funded agencies, etc., participation. 
 

SKILLS AND COMPENTENCIES: 

Interpersonal Skills 

ï· Experience working in collaborative environments and cross functionally to achieve goals. 

ï· Strong project management, process improvement, or other applicable experience. 

ï· Strong analytical skills using data to support decisions. 

ï· Problem-solver and self-starter who initiates solutions; collaborates and negotiates 
effectively with team members, partners, and stakeholders. Strong ability to distill and 
communicate complex issues and concepts to others. 

ï· Strong communicator focused on building relationships and leveraging partnerships to 
advance priorities and initiatives. 

ï· Personal attributes of honesty, integrity, professional behavior, tact, sense of urgency, and 
sense of humor. 
 

Computer Skills 

Excellent computer skills with knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, 
Excel); knowledge of social media and website management platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, 
Snapchat, Instagram, Wix; Strong knowledge of virtual meeting platforms i.e. Zoom, GoTo 
Meeting, Facebook Live, Microsoft Teams; knowledge of case management software and 
workflow. 


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Core Competencies for all UWEPC Staff 

ï· Mission Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change 
that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and 
professional motivations. 

ï· Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before processes and is astute in 
cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal. 

ï· Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and 
can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement 

ï· 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 

ï· Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and 
protecting the reputation and results of the greater network. 


Minimum Qualifications-- Experience/Position Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, social sciences, non-profit management, or 
related field with ten (10) years of senior leadership/management experience or MBA/advanced 
degree with seven (7) years of senior leadership/management experience. 
 
Broad based business background with knowledge and experience in organizational 
development, continuous quality improvement, and business compliance requirements, 
preferably with background in each of the managed functions. Demonstrated executive and 
administrative capability including organizational development and change management 
experience. 
 
Analytical and decision-making skills and an ability to anticipate and develop appropriate 
recommendations consistent with the desired work environment. Leadership, strategic vision and 
big picture perspective. 
 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to create the internal 
communication systems needed to engage and build staff ownership of the organization’s goals 
and objectives at all levels of the organization. Business perceptive and creative, innovative, 
critical, and forward-thinking skills. 
 
Ability to assume a leadership role while establishing effective working relationships with a broad 
cross-section of staff and volunteers in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner. 
 
Previous volunteer and/or work experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors is 
desirable. 
 
Must be able to work a flexible schedule with the possibility of early morning, evening, and 
weekend work. 
 
Must pass a background check. 
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 
employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to 
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly 


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required to sit, talk, and/or hear. Continual use of the hands with wrist and finger movement using 
a keyboard is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include long hours viewing a 
computer monitor screen and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. 
 
The employee may occasionally travel using personal vehicle and/or work outside normal office 
environment. Must possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and daily access to 
reliable vehicle. 
 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being 
performed by the individual in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all 
duties, responsibilities, and skills required of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities 
may change at any time with or without notice. 
 
Job Classification: Exempt Salary: $80,000- $100,000 
 
This is a full time exempt position with competitive Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance and 
Retirement Contributions). 
 
The United Way of El Paso County is an equal opportunity employer. We champion diversity, 
equity, and inclusion. We take action to ensure equal opportunity and all candidates are 
considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, 
gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other 
legally protected status.

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