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The Grants Compliance Manager&nbsp;is responsible for shaping organizational strategy by continuous identification and sourcing of campaign and non-campaign grant opportunities, preparation and submission of grant applications, and coordination of all grant-writing activities with internal and external stakeholders. In this role the Grants Compliance Manageris responsible for researching, preparing, and submitting grant proposals/reports that support agency goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria.&nbsp; In the capacity of a grant compliance management, this role is responsible for oversight of all components of the pre- and post-award grants cycle including the fulfillment of administrative requirements for funded grants from government and private funders.We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a hybrid work schedule,&nbsp; 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family beginning the first of the month after employment, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3-year vesting schedule.Administration, Coordination and Tracking<ul><li>Collaborate with fiscal, development, planning and allocations, program staff, community organizations, and management to ensure successful execution of awarded grants</li><li>Coordinate and lead a cross-functional internal committee responsible for final review of new funding opportunities and innovation of potential projects before grants and proposals for contracted services are submitted</li><li>Work with appropriate staff teams to identify resource needs for grant related projects (staffing, equipment, space, etc.), and develop budgets accordingly</li><li>Manage end-to-end grant application and reporting processes, track follow-up activities, and confirm grant approval and funding requirements utilizing tools and technology to source, track and manage the grants life-cycle</li><li>Produce monthly grants status reports for distribution to leadership team</li><li>Provide links between program, finance, information technology, and other administrative functions so that all grant management activities are smoothly implemented</li></ul>Grant Research and Sourcing&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Determine the needs for funding, write and develop grant programs and proposals for opportunities relevant to the organization’s fundraising goals and impact objectives<ul><li>Conduct research and prospecting activities to identify multiple sources for public, foundation, corporate, federal, state and local grant funding</li><li>Develop a consultative relationship with internal program staff and glean knowledge from throughout the organization for the purposes of content creation, proposal development, and for competitively positioning proposals for funding</li><li>Cultivate relationships with potential private and public funding sources</li><li>Stay abreast of current issues in grants management and policy changes affecting programming</li><li>Create compelling written and oral communications to support United Way program/project operating funds</li><li>Conduct ongoing grants administration and research, including analyses of grant reports and trends</li></ul>Grant Writing and Development<ul><li>Grant proposal preparation and budget development, working closely with program and project teams</li><li>Write, assemble, edit, and submit accurate grant proposals in a timely manner to a variety of funding organizations and foundations in exact accordance with the prescribed guidelines and criteria</li></ul>Grant Compliance Administrator:<ul><li>Regulate all grant administration policies, systems, and documentation to ensure compliance, incorporate best practices, and ensure excellent controls</li><li>Liaison among finance, development, and program departments and staff ensuring an accurate and transparent process for the entire grant life cycle grant agreements and MOUs</li><li>Track pre-and post award management, invoice payment process for United Way’s public and private grants portfolio, creating reports and monitoring</li><li>Provide regular training to program and finance staff as it relates to grant administration and organizational policies<ul><li>Develop and maintain a Grants Standard of Operations Manual concerning policies and procedures and updates</li></ul></li></ul>Grant Monitoring &amp; Evaluation:<ul><li>Provide hands on training to grantees as it relates to grant administration and compliance policies.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage the due diligence process for each sub-grantee’s ability to comply with governmental regulations with a thorough review of all their financial and operational policies.&nbsp;</li><li>Design and execute sub-grantee monitoring processes, collecting and analyzing data, documenting results, and identifying and discussing implications.&nbsp;</li><li>Proactively interpret and assess sub-grantee gaps, provide technical assistance as necessary and surface and address issues. Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as required to satisfy the needs of the organization.</li><li>Contribute to the overall success of United Way by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Key Accountabilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Generate new revenue through grant writing engaging public private, federal, state, and local funders with our services</li><li>Draft proposals/LOIs, grant application narratives, and budgets collaborating finalization leadership, program staff, and finance</li><li>Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence</li><li>Maintaining library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff diversity lists, etc.</li><li>Facilitating grant contracts/agreements</li><li>Tracking progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals;&nbsp;</li><li>Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports, outcome measurements, success stories, etc.; submit reports to funders with staff support.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: KSA&nbsp;<ul><li>Minimum of five years’ demonstrated experience in nonprofit grant writing, successful, documented track record of procurement of grants&nbsp;and management. Bachelors’ degree in English or Journalism or Communications or Marketing &nbsp;</li><li>Experience with grants administration and/or compliance (governmental/federal grant experience is a plus)&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with grants management databases.</li><li>Knowledge and application of best practices in grantmaking.</li><li>Knowledge of current state and federal regulations pertaining to IRS, OMB (Office of Management and Budget) circulars, and advocacy grantmaking.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office required (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)</li><li>Possession of financial acumen is preferred</li></ul>We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a hybrid work schedule,&nbsp; 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family beginning the first of the month after employment, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3-year vesting schedule.to apply send your resume to: <a href="mailto:Careers@unitedwaystl.org" target="_blank">Careers@unitedwaystl.org</a>Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.United Way of Greater St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Way of Greater St. Louis

Greater St. Louis

Grants Compliance Manager

Overview:United Way of Greater St. Louis is dedicated to strengthening communities across a 16-county region in Missouri and Illinois by supporting over 160 local nonprofits, leading the largest Volunteer Center, and connecting individuals to services through the 211 Helpline.Position Summary:The Director of Major Giving will cultivate and manage relationships with major donors to enhance philanthropic support, aiming to generate at least $2,000,000 in new dollars annually. This role involves engaging with over 500 United Way deTocqueville Society members, each contributing $10,000 or more yearly, and ensuring excellent donor experiences through empathy, communication, and service.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage a portfolio of individual donors giving $10,000+ annually, conducting at least 200 meaningful interactions and executing 25 solicitations of $50,000+ annually.</li><li>Develop personalized donor strategies and maintain accurate records in the CRM.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling donor communications, events, and recognition efforts.</li><li>Identify, qualify, and outreach to new major donor prospects and creatively engage those who prefer non-traditional stewardship methods.</li><li>Meet or exceed annual revenue and engagement goals, staying informed on fundraising trends.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Requires 3+ years of successful major gift fundraising experience and a Bachelor's degree or a combination of 7 years of experience/education. &nbsp;Master's preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of the regional community and human services sector preferred.</li><li>Strong communication, integrity, and relationship-building skills</li><li>Ability to manage diverse donors and projects effectively.</li></ul>We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family the first of the month after employment, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3-year vesting schedule.To apply send your resume to <a href="mailto:Careers@unitedwaystl.org" target="_blank">Careers@unitedwaystl.org</a>Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.United Way of Greater St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.

Director of Major Giving

We’re more than fundraisers. We’re the hand-raisers and game changers. We go looking for the tough issues in our community, and with your help, we go solve them. United Way of Greater Kansas City (UWGKC) unites donors, volunteers, businesses, nonprofits and community leaders to help change the lives of those in need. We are making Kansas City and the surrounding area better…100 years and counting. Join us.United Way of Greater Kansas City is a flexible workplace where we trust employees and managers to work together to establish the optimal balance of office and remote work for individual, team and organization success. Full time employees are scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week with an option of a condensed 4.5-day work week.We are searching for an experienced Events Manager to support annual marketing strategy and assist with the planning and execution of signature events, immersive experiences and donor network events. &nbsp;This position will be responsible for tracking benefits for our donors, sponsors and community partners.&nbsp; The Events Manager will manage several projects at the same time so the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions is imperative. The Events Manager will work collaboratively with multiple United Way teams to create events that align with the organization’s mission and values.Position Status: ExemptWork Schedule: Full-Time.&nbsp; Core hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support United Way philanthropic and impact events<ul><li>Plan event logistics with third-party vendors, venues and internal team</li><li>Lead events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up/tear-down, communicating with staff and organizing vendors</li><li>Support the marketing plan for all United Way events</li><li>Coordinate event programming including facilitation, food and beverage, overall program, etc</li><li>Develop event timelines, budgets and proposals</li><li>Coordinate with vendors, sponsors and volunteers to ensure the successful execution of events</li><li>Negotiate contracts with vendors and work with finance team on payment</li><li>Create and manage event registrations</li><li>Serve as event leader, facilitating sessions and speaking to small groups</li><li>Prepare other staff members to lead events with logistics information, program preparation, etc.</li></ul></li><li>Project Management<ul><li>Track budget, supervise third parties, follow timelines and manage team members to achieve targeted objectives</li><li>Ensure all constituents are utilizing the benefits they receive by updating tracking system and working cross-functionally to ensure needs are being met</li><li>Prioritize projects and events to meet all deadlines</li><li>Complete and assign duties in Asana</li></ul></li><li>Operational Excellence<ul><li>Monitor and assess United Way events, develop recommendations for improvement</li><li>Maintain accurate event information in appropriate databases on a regular and consistent basis</li><li>Contribute to and create overall event logistic plans so that events are able to be duplicated and scaled</li><li>Seek to understand needs in advance and provide proactively to delight contacts</li><li>Regularly assess progress to goals, identifying what drives and impedes progress, work to develop solutions to address gaps</li><li>Contribute to building a positive and results-oriented culture that delivers upon UWGKC’s mission driven strategic, operational and financial objectives.</li></ul></li></ul>Assist with other duties, as neededQualifications:<ul><li>Some college/associate's or commensurate experience in the field of hospitality, business, public relations, communications, marketing, or another related field.</li><li>2+ years of experience and demonstrated success in events or related field.</li><li>Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills. Eye for design aesthetics.</li><li>Knowledge of event-related business practices, including vendor management, logistics, program vision etc.</li><li>Ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.</li><li>Desire to continuously learn and grow.&nbsp; Curiosity to understand how your job impacts the work of others.&nbsp; Desire to see the big picture.</li><li>Must have organizational skills and attention to details. Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.&nbsp; Must have the ability to manage projects, workload and engage constructively with the other members of the UWGKC team.</li><li>Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.</li></ul>Core Competencies<ul><li>Catalyst: A change agent who actively convenes partnerships with others who offer diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive community transformation and foster mission goals.</li><li>Achievement: Driven to make a difference – actively sets challenging stretch goals – passionately and purposely aims to achieve them; demonstrating adaptability and perseverance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Responsive: Can be counted on to do what he or she says will be done. Models a consultative engagement approach in all interactions developing relationships both internally and externally, brings the “right” stakeholders into decisions and actions; and resolves conflicts respectfully.</li><li>Excellence: Invests in continuously learning, generously shares knowledge and strives to do the right thing in all endeavors to positively reflect the UWGKC brand and mission.</li><li>Solutions: Exhibits fierce resolve to understand root issues that impact achievement of results. Collaborates to devise creative, innovative solutions to optimize outcomes for those we serve.</li></ul>Flexibility and Adaptability:&nbsp; UWGKC is evolving with our changing external environment.&nbsp; Flexibility is a key attribute for this position. A willingness to take on additional duties to ensure the success of the team is essential.OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.

United Way Greater Kansas City

United Way of Greater Kansas City

Events Manager

By bringing people and organizations together to solve our region's most pressing issues, United Way of Greater St. Louis is making our community a better place to live, work, and thrive. It's more than a day job. It's a mission. Come work with us!The Data Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining application/reporting software and databases used by our funded agencies, extracting and analyzing data in our database, ensuring high levels of data integrity and quality, overseeing data management processes, conducting community research, creating reports to address requests for both internal and external data, and providing technical support related to data collection and analysis efforts within our community impact function. &nbsp;General Responsibilities:<ul><li>Data &amp; database management<ul><li>implement policies and protocols to manage data collected from 211 partners that help ensure data quality and integrity; collaborate with relevant staff to build and maintain infrastructure of online reporting data collection systems; serve as liaison with online application/reporting system vendor to ensure custom reports are developed to specified standards and data is extracted as needed; create resources and systems to build organizational understanding of agency and community data; oversee and implement procedures to ensure existing data is up to date and accurate.</li></ul></li><li>Data collection, analysis &amp; interpretation<ul><li>build organizational understanding of internal and external data by conducting community research and analyzing internal data to create accurate easily interpretable reports, ensure updated, accurate information is shared in appropriate repositories; navigate public data sources to locate nonprofit, and community data that is pertinent to further organizational efforts; develop and manage standard and custom queries to extract data from existing databases; represent Community Impact Division at organization-wide data team meetings; create easily accessible platforms that empower coworkers to locate and understand data; manage a process to efficiently and effectively address organizational data needs.</li></ul></li></ul> &nbsp;<ul><li>Technical support<ul><li>work with vendor to troubleshoot issues with online application/reporting portal and databases; support coworkers in resolving issues related to online reporting systems, and resultant reports.</li></ul></li></ul> &nbsp;Key Accountabilities:<ul><li>Develop and maintain queries and tables within the 211 databases to allow for consistent and standardized data analysis.</li><li>Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports with data collected from multiple platforms/systems.</li><li>Create compelling and reader-friendly infographics, tables, graphs, maps and other presentation visuals to communicate complex ideas, issues and trends gleaned from statistical reports.</li><li>Ensure validity of critical data is accurately collected.</li><li>Troubleshoot data issues and works in collaboration with internal staff to identify and correct issues and ensure validity and efficacy of data.</li><li>Collaborate with Community Impact teams to integrate insights into program planning</li><li>Proactively identify areas of concern within the department processes or data collection systems and brings those to the Team for discussion.</li><li>Serve as a liaison with the online application/reporting system vendor to ensure all system aspects (online portal, forms, reports, queries, database, etc.) are functional and accurate while ensuring projects are completed on time and according to specifications</li><li>Contribute to the overall success of the United Way by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned</li></ul> &nbsp;KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):<ul><li>Minimum of two to four years of experience working in data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, communication, distribution, etc.)</li><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.</li><li>High proficiency in MS Office Suite required, including advanced Excel function</li><li>Experience using technology to create custom reports and maps</li><li>Ability to manage data by conducting quality and integrity audits, writing data dictionaries, and building data collection infrastructures appropriate for data needs</li><li>Ability to access, extract, and utilize data from public data sources (Census, DESE, BLS, etc.)</li><li>Ability to quickly learn to navigate technological systems; experience building capacity of others to access these systems is preferred</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills that support effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals both internal and external to the organization.</li></ul>We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a hybrid work schedule, 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family beginning the first of the month after employment, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3-year vesting schedule. to apply: &nbsp;send your resume to <a href="mailto:careers@stl.unitedway.org" target="_blank">careers@stl.unitedway.org</a> or click on <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhelpingpeople.aaimtrack.com%2Fjobs%2F1223465-118480.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cbeth.sare%40unitedwaystl.org%7C85f9487a1eca48713c5208ddaab10ab8%7C5b968ba4d9ac46ebb517f7603f392f37%7C0%7C0%7C638854399547524962%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KikWoMb6e3kHk2Do7xZR%2B0KITxYV8lftkJwEwc9LOlc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://helpingpeople.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1223465-118480.html</a>&nbsp;After hire, residency in Missouri or Illinois &nbsp;is required. &nbsp;Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.United Way of Greater St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer &nbsp;

Data Manager Community Partnerships/211

By bringing people and organizations together to solve our region's most pressing issues, United Way of Greater St. Louis is making our community a better place to live, work, and thrive. It's more than a day job - it's a mission! Come work with us!The Systems Change Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the team, providing facilitative, administrative, and technical support to staff and stakeholders involved in advancing United Way systems change efforts. The role ensures that new processes, systems, and technologies are adopted effectively while minimizing disruption and maximizing benefits. The Systems Change Director -reports to the Vice President, Impact Strategies and Systems Change, and serves as a lead across the UW community. In this role, the Director will lead initiatives, projects, and program investments that ensure increased stability for individuals and families in our region. A significant focus of this role is managing complex programs and projects, equipping and supporting stakeholders in facilitating change to assist individuals and families in their journey toward self-sufficiency and improved long-term economic security. This position plays a vital role in our leadership structure for systems change initiatives.We offer a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 Flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization- match and 3 year vesting schedule.Leadership and Management: Provide leadership and guidance to staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement and development while coaching and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, and community-based organizations.Program Development and Evaluation: Oversee the development and evaluation of programs, ensuring that they are evidence-based and effective in achieving desired outcomes.Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze data to track progress on systems change initiatives, identify areas for improvement, and report on outcomes to stakeholders.Compliance: Ensure grant and contract compliance, including grant reports, data tracking and analysis, risk reduction, and quality improvement.Collaboration and Partnerships: To advance shared goals and foster collaboration and partnerships with other organizations and community stakeholders.Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and implementing long-term strategies for systems that aligns with the organization's vision and mission.Communication and Outreach: Help develop and implement communication strategies to raise awareness about systems change efforts and engage stakeholders.Fund Development: Help cultivate a funder pipeline and provide input to the development of revenue strategies, including assisting with the grants writing process in partnership with internal colleagues.Facilitating Meetings: Ensure effective facilitation and support of stakeholder meetings including preparing meeting materials and ensuring regular and ongoing stakeholder communication.Key Accountabilities:Fiscal and Operational Effectiveness: achieves objectives within allocated resources and develops ways to streamline workflows to produce desired outcomes.Business acumen: knowledgeable about programs, grants, and contracts, as well as building and maintaining partnership relationships.Action Orientation/Leadership: drives for goal completion and adjusts as new demands emerge; identifies resource needs and problem-solving orientation.Relationship Building and Communication: demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, engenders trust with leaders and community partners, promotes the common good, and exercises active listening.Judgment and Decision-making: make sound decisions under pressure, avoid assumptions, weigh risks, ask good questions, demonstrate critical thinking, delegate effectively, and follow up. &nbsp;Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education: Master's degree desired in a relevant field such as social work, organizational development, or public policy.Experience: Proven experience in leading and managing systems change initiatives within a nonprofit or related organization with a minimum of ten years managing five or more staff and the executive presence to inspire confidence and passion in internal and external audiences.Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups; knowledge of systems change principles; proficiency in data analysis and reporting.Knowledge: Understanding of systems thinking, program evaluation, and community engagement.Ability: Manage multiple projects/programs, be flexible, and often complete tasks with a short deadline and the ability to quickly build relationships with a cross-sectorial range of stakeholders in the local or regional area, including senior executives.Other: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a passion for social change.To apply, send your resume to <a href="mailto:Careers@stl.unitedway.org" target="_blank">Careers@stl.unitedway.org</a> or click on: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhelpingpeople.aaimtrack.com%2Fjobs%2F1223459-118480.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cbeth.sare%40unitedwaystl.org%7C85f9487a1eca48713c5208ddaab10ab8%7C5b968ba4d9ac46ebb517f7603f392f37%7C0%7C0%7C638854399547491070%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7EgLS%2Fj%2BZt7fBV7SncyUn0tDWeZdLSc3G12RnCVB21A%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://helpingpeople.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1223459-118480.html</a> &nbsp;United Way of Greater St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Employment is contingent upon passing a background check. After hire, residency in Missouri or Illinois &nbsp;is required. &nbsp;

Systems Change Director

By bringing people and organizations together to solve our region's most pressing issues, United Way of Greater St. Louis is making our community a better place to live, work, and thrive.It's more than a day job. It's a mission. Come work with us! &nbsp;The Systems Change Strategic Projects Program Manager is key to implementing strategic projects and coordinating administrative activities of direct reports related to initiatives that involve collaborating with individual clients and stakeholders. It ensures that projects run smoothly from execution to closing projects within a defined scope, budget and time frame. The role includes managing the Strategic Projects teams, facilitating communication with both internal and external stakeholders.We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 Flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family effective the first of the month after hire, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3 year vesting schedule.Essential Responsibilities:Communication: Facilitating effective communication between project stakeholders and team members to ensure accurate and timely information flow.Scheduling &amp; Planning: Assist with defining project scope, goals, and deliverables, developing project plans and creating and maintaining project schedules, timelines, and task assignments.Progress Monitoring &amp; Reporting: Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and preparing reports for stakeholders.Resource Management: Assisting with resource allocation and ensuring the availability of necessary resources.Budgeting &amp; Financial Management: Monitoring project budgets, tracking expenses, and assisting with financial planning.Problem Solving: Identifying and addressing potential roadblocks, ensuring the project stays on track.Coordination &amp; Collaboration: Working closely with project managers and team members to achieve project goals.Closing: Ensuring all project deliverables are met, documenting project outcomes, and finalizing project documentation Fiscal and Operational Effectiveness: achieves objectives within allocated resources and develops ways to streamline workflows to produce desired outcomes.Business acumen: knowledgeable about programs, grants, and contracts, as well as building and maintaining partnership relationships.Action Orientation/Leadership: drives for goal completion and adjusts as new demands emerge; identifies resource needs and problem-solving orientation. &nbsp;Relationship Building and Communication: demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, engenders trust with leaders and community partners, promotes the common good, and exercises active listening. &nbsp;Judgment and Decision-making: make sound decisions under pressure, avoid assumptions, weigh risks, ask good questions, demonstrate critical thinking, delegate effectively, and follow up. &nbsp;KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):<ul><li>Education: Minimally requires a Bachelor's Degree; with a minimum of seven years direct assistance/project management experience in non-profit agency, human services or related experience working directly with clients and organizations to support moderate and low-income clients in overcoming barriers to sustainability or a combination of non-profit experience and education</li><li>Experience: managing initiatives within a nonprofit with a minimum of three years managing staff.</li><li>Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve project issues.</li><li>Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and identify trends.</li><li>Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.</li><li>Technical Skills: Proficiency with project management software and tools.</li></ul>To apply, please submit your resume and/or cover letter &nbsp;<a href="mailto:Careers@stl.unitedway.org" target="_blank">Careers@stl.unitedway.org</a> or apply at <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhelpingpeople.aaimtrack.com%2Fjobs%2F1223459-118480.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cbeth.sare%40unitedwaystl.org%7C85f9487a1eca48713c5208ddaab10ab8%7C5b968ba4d9ac46ebb517f7603f392f37%7C0%7C0%7C638854399547511306%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=W5%2FjxJtcAiFfwsnh8zuwoIpud3bJIQDceskCZz10jEo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://helpingpeople.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1223459-118480.html</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Employment is contingent upon passing a background check. After hire, residency in Missouri or Illinois &nbsp;is required.United Way of Greater St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Systems Change Strategic Projects Program Manager

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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) supports 30 partners that help to address immediate need in our four-county service area. More importantly, we invest significant time and money into addressing what creates need in the first place. With the power of our network and widespread contacts, we tackle big issues like transportation and childcare.
UWSEMO&nbsp;seeks a full-time AmeriCorps Planning Grant Director to oversee our recently awarded AmeriCorps State Planning Grant. The chosen candidate will spend a year researching and identifying solutions to childcare and transportation that can be supported by a 2025 AmeriCorps Operations Grant and AmeriCorps members.&nbsp;If UWSEMO is awarded the Operational Grant, the person in this one-year role may transition into the role of Program Director in 2025, managing the AmeriCorps Program for 1-2 years. Salary for the year is $50,000 plus healthcare benefits, a flexible schedule, sick leave and paid holidays. There is no guarantee of full-time employment beyond the grant period.
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The chosen candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and other key staff and will be responsible for managing the Planning Grant and conducting the research, data analysis, design, development, and building of operational readiness to implement the 2025 AmeriCorps program. UWSEMO is a small, flexible team with a supportive work environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
<ul><li>Grant management reporting, evaluation, and communication, including monthly reporting as directed by the planning grant</li>
<li>Research, design, and formalize a program suitable for the AmeriCorps Operations Grant that would include outputs/outcomes, steps to increase organizational capacity, staffing structure, supervision, and training</li>
<li>Continue to develop advisory team to gain input from community partners, staff, stakeholders</li>
<li>Help to prepare and develop internal and outward-facing educational and marketing materials for implementation</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a related or relevant field</li>
<li>At least 5 years of project management experience</li>
<li>Experience with grants, AmeriCorps and nonprofits preferred</li>
<li>Superb verbal and written communication skills, especially in composing and editing materials</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, including managing multiple projects and deadlines and proactively identifying and completing tasks</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and ethical skills, specifically working with volunteers</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite &nbsp;</li>
</ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT
Working with United Way of Southeast Missouri is extremely rewarding and requires flexibility, an upbeat,&nbsp;‘can-do’ attitude, and&nbsp;a willingness to wear many hats, as we are a small team. UWSEMO is an equal opportunity employer. We&nbsp;embrace diversity and&nbsp;oppose all forms of discrimination. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers.
UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.&nbsp; This drives their performance and professional motivations. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;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. 
	●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

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