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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United Way NWI serves as the primary leader and strategist for the organization, overseeing its overall operations, growth, and impact to advance the organization's mission of improving lives and strengthening communities.&nbsp;The CEO is responsible for setting and executing the vision and strategic direction, working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, donors, and community partners to achieve organizational goals, enhance community impact, and ensure long-term sustainability while assuring a strong and cohesive team and organizational culture that works through shared values to achieve the mission. &nbsp; Find out more at<a href="https://unitedwaynwi.org" target="_blank">https://unitedwaynwi.org</a>&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit organization, with a proven track record in fundraising, strategic planning, and community engagement.</li><li>Strong understanding of nonprofit management, fundraising, and community engagement.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans and drive organizational success</li><li>Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills</li><li>Experience working with a Board of Directors and managing diverse teams.</li><li>Passion for social impact and community service.</li><li>Project&nbsp;and/or program&nbsp;management&nbsp;experience&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;demonstrated ability to&nbsp;develop, implement and&nbsp;execute to achieve intended results.</li><li>Experience working within and across a broad range of systems including interfacing with community-based organizations,&nbsp;nonprofits, government, and system-level&nbsp;stakeholders required&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of the Northwest Indiana region highly&nbsp;preferred&nbsp;</li></ul>Essential Functions<ol><li>Strategic Leadership:<ul><li>Develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan in alignment with its mission and vision.</li><li>Guide the Board of Directors in setting long-term goals and strategies.</li><li>Foster innovation and adaptive strategies to address emerging community needs.</li></ul></li><li>Operational Management:<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring effective and efficient management of resources.</li><li>Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring financial health and sustainability&nbsp;while continually seeking to drive efficiency and cost savings.</li><li>Implement robust systems for tracking and evaluating organizational and program performance.</li></ul></li><li>Fundraising and Development:<ul><li>Lead the organization’s fundraising efforts to secure financial resources and build strong donor relationships.</li><li>Develop and execute strategies for increasing revenue through campaigns, grants, and other sources.</li><li>Engage with major donors, sponsors, and other organizations nurturing long-term partnerships.</li><li>Maximize revenue income as well as the efficiency with which administrative expenses are utilized.</li></ul></li><li>Community Engagement:<ul><li>Represent United Way NWI in the community, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits.</li><li>Advocate for community needs and promote United Way NWI’s mission.</li><li>Coordinate with community leaders and organizations to drive collaborative efforts that align with strategic plan.</li></ul></li><li>Board Relations:<ul><li>Collaborate with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance, build strong committee structure, &nbsp;and adherence to legal and ethical standards.</li><li>Provide regular communication and updates on organizational performance, challenges, and opportunities.</li><li>Support Board development and recruitment efforts.</li></ul></li><li>Staff Leadership:<ul><li>Build, lead, and coach a high-performing team, fostering a positive and inclusive organizational culture.</li><li>Evaluate staff for continual improvement in efficiency and effectiveness as well as provide personal and professional growth opportunities when available.</li><li>Oversee all key functions including human resources, development, programs, and finance to ensure a sound structure for staffing and culture.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure effective communication and collaboration among staff members.</li></ul></li></ol>Benefits<ul><li>Competitive Pay</li><li>Health, Dental, Vision Insurance</li><li>401(k) Matching with employer match</li><li>Generous paid holiday and vacation time &nbsp;</li></ul>

Chief Executive Officer - United Way Northwest Indiana

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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
United Way of Johnson County is located in Franklin, Indiana, and serves Johnson County residents each year through 16 funded agency partners and 8 direct service programs.&nbsp; United Way of Johnson County is overseen by a volunteer board of directors who ensure that we meet our mission “to organize caring people to identify and meet human needs in our community”.&nbsp;&nbsp;
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary purpose of the Volunteer and Engagement Specialist is to execute the core programs of the United Way of Johnson County through volunteer engagement.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*Assist the Associate Director with the allocations process including preparation of training, site visit and deliberation materials. Assist in preparation of meetings, and collateral materials. 
	*Attend the agency relations committee to report on the program activities. 
	*Develop and implement programs, services and products for the Operation Bundle Up program including collateral materials, website management, and promotional aspects. Recruit and supervise the committee and event volunteers. With the assistance of volunteers, work with collection sites, the in-kind cleaning company and other entities to collect the needed amount of coats, hats, gloves etc. 
	*Develop and implement programs, services and products for the Fast Track program including collateral materials, website management and all promotional aspects. Recruit and supervise the committee and event volunteers. In order to collect the needed amount of school supplies, work with volunteers to recruit collection sites, and plan /implement the Stuff the Bus Event. Manage the school supply inventory through purchasing, donations, distribution and track carryover inventory. Work with schools to coordinate the individual distribution events including recruitment of appropriate resource partners. 
	*For all programs make sure volunteer information and data is maintained in outlook and Andar. 
	Be the lead staff person in making sure that Charity Tracker is maintained and promoted with potential agencies who might utilize the program. 
	*Be the lead staff person in making sure that Charity Tracker is maintained and promoted with potential agencies who might utilize the program. 
	*Make employee presentations. 
	*Maintain and update data files on campaign software computer including but not limited to: annual update of major accounts, volunteer committees etc. 
	*Responsible for researching and writing grants to supplement the income stream for the various programs United Way supports. 
	*Be the staff lead for volunteer management and recruitment. 
	*Assist in Special Events such as Campaign Kickoff and Annual Celebration. 
	*Back up to the administrative coordinator for phone coverage.
Well organized
Biases for action
Multi-task oriented- Can manage several projects at a time
Self-starter
Presentation skills
Understand the value of volunteers
Has a desire to manage and work alongside volunteers
Computer experience
Ability to carry out a project from start to finish
Good oral and written skills
Ability to be creative
Ability to lift 30 lbs
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS
Desirable, But Not Required
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science or relevant experience WORK ENVIRONMENT 
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OTHER DUTIES
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.

United Way of Johnson County

Program and Volunteer Engagement Specialist Associate 

Partnership Development Senior DirectorFundraising and Engagement DepartmentUnited Way of Central Indiana works to bring the resources of philanthropy, government, corporations, the social sector, and neighborhoods together to confront generational poverty head on and ensure a better future for our neighbors in need. This is an ambitious time to join United Way as we embark on a five-year strategic plan to reduce the number of households experiencing poverty and financial instability. To make a significant impact in our region, United Way is looking for dedicated, confident, and compassionate team members who live our shared values of inclusivity, courage, accountability, respect, and excellence. Position SummaryUnited Way of Central Indiana recognizes that the key to success is a strong and cohesive team that works through shared values to achieve our mission. The Partnership Development Senior Director is responsible for identifying, cultivating and engaging corporate partners for whom United Way of Central Indiana might support attainment of their community impact goals (CSR, ESG, etc.).&nbsp; Success is securing financial support that allows United Way to create impact on behalf of the organization or in partnership with the company.&nbsp; Creating and cultivating trusting relationships is key and the ability to identify high potential prospects as well as closing the deal is a must. This role leads one direct report and serves on the Fundraising and Engagement Department leadership team.&nbsp;Position Duties &amp; ResponsibilitiesThe following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. &nbsp;They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.<ul><li>Strategy:&nbsp;Lead&nbsp;the creation, continuous review and execution of a comprehensive partnership development strategy designed to become a significant revenue line for the organization.&nbsp;</li><li>Prospecting: Cold Calls with corporations in our 7-county region with reason to believe have a CSR strategy that may align with UWCI priorities, Calls with warm leads identified and initial connection made through the Director of Partner Success, Active networking to identify leads, and other lead generation activities.</li><li>Discovery: Lead discovery conversations with potential partners to learn about the needs and desires of the prospect.&nbsp; Probe to determine if alignment between their community strategy and the work of UWCI can be identified.&nbsp; Partner with Impact team colleagues as needed to determine alignment.</li><li>Partnership Ideation: Once the prospect is qualified, build relationships, ideate on potential ways to partner, work towards a clear partnership option that will lead to a proposal.&nbsp; Working closely with Impact and Finance team members will be important to ensure the United Way commitment in the partnership can be fulfilled.&nbsp;</li><li>Proposal: In partnership with the Director of Partner Success, create a written proposal for submission to the potential partner. Professionally and effectively work through objections and skillfully negotiate to arrive at an agreeable proposal.</li><li>Closing the deal: Enthusiastically work with the prospect to obtain full agreement and approval of the partnership.&nbsp;Work with the Director of Partner Success to ensure all internal connections have been made and processes have been followed so the execution of the proposal will be successful. &nbsp;</li><li>Partner Success: Thoughtfully transfer the relationship with the partner to the Director of Partner Success for execution of the agreement.&nbsp; Identify the level of future engagement to continue based on the relationship developed during proposal development.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaboration: Collaborate with content leads to integrate programmatic opportunities for funding. Be proactive in regular communications with team members across the organization to continually mine existing and potential fundable opportunities. &nbsp;</li><li>Leadership: The Partnership Development Senior Director will supervise one direct report, the Director of Partner Success.&nbsp; This role will also be a member of the Fundraising and Engagement Leadership team.&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment, embracing additional responsibilities as needed to support team success within UWCI's evolving framework and external context. Performs special assignments and other work, on an as-needed basis.</li></ul></li></ul>QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. United Way also values innovative thinking, and a successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work within the team to achieve goals and objectives. The individual should have effective communication skills, attention to detail and organization, flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to multi-task and be open-minded in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;Education and/or Experience• &nbsp;A successful history in prospecting, connecting with potential partners, building relationships, discovering their needs, and acquiring new partnerships, along with a background in business development, is required.• &nbsp;Demonstrated history of writing successful proposals is strongly preferred.• &nbsp;Bachelor's degree required.• &nbsp;At least 4-6 years of relevant work experience required.• &nbsp;Knowledge of the central Indiana community and the human service sector is preferred.• &nbsp;Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a complex organization is preferred.• &nbsp;1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.*Work experience may substitute for education requirements on a case-by-case basis.Position Leader:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Chief Development OfficerPosition Leads:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Director of Partner SuccessFLSA Status:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;ExemptSalary Range:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mid 80's to Mid 90'sBenefits:&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;Complete Benefits Package Available&nbsp;Equal Opportunity EmployerPlease apply at uwci.org/careersThis position description does not constitute a contract of employment or a guarantee of any terms or conditions of employment. UWCI employees are employed on an at-will basis. In addition, nothing in this position description restricts UWCI's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

United Way of Central Indiana

Partnership Development Senior Director

Manager of&nbsp;Workforce Pathways Initiatives&nbsp;
Impact Division&nbsp;
United Way of Central Indiana works to bring the resources of philanthropy, government, corporations, the social&nbsp;sector&nbsp;and neighborhoods together to confront generational poverty head on and ensure a better future for our neighbors in need.&nbsp;
This is an ambitious time to join United Way as we embark on a five-year strategic plan to reduce the number of households experiencing poverty and financial instability. To make a significant impact in our region, United Way is looking for dedicated, confident, and compassionate team members who live our shared values of inclusivity, courage, accountability, respect, and excellence.&nbsp;
Position Summary&nbsp;
United Way of Central Indiana recognizes that the key to success is a strong and cohesive team that works through shared values to achieve our mission. The Manager of Workforce Pathways Initiatives&nbsp;managesinvestmentsand initiatives&nbsp;related to the development, implementation, and scale of workforce development and financial stability efforts,&nbsp;aiding&nbsp;in the creation and advancement of career pathways to employment and economic mobility for&nbsp;households throughout&nbsp;Central Indiana.&nbsp;This manager position&nbsp;will support efforts to engage key stakeholders including but not limited to&nbsp;community-based&nbsp;organizations, educational institutions including post-secondary, employers and industry/sector partners, government, intermediary organizations, and internal and external stakeholders in support of connecting youth and adults to career pathways and economic opportunity.&nbsp;Additionally, this position works in a collaborative and integrated manner&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;Issue Based team and&nbsp;Impact&nbsp;division&nbsp;as well as across all other areas of UWCI to ensure that the&nbsp;organizational goals and strategies&nbsp;are realized, and to&nbsp;assist&nbsp;Central Indiana in making&nbsp;significant progress&nbsp;toward meeting its poverty reduction goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Position Duties &amp; Responsibilities&nbsp;
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills&nbsp;required of&nbsp;personnel so classified.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Under the direction of the Economic Mobility Director, the&nbsp;manager will&nbsp;collaborate&nbsp;across the Impact division and Issue-Based team&nbsp;to implement a variety of&nbsp;initiatives and investments supporting United Way's workforce development goals&nbsp;including but not limited to:&nbsp;
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Establish and manage career pathways and workforce development&nbsp;initiatives&nbsp;alongside external partners and stakeholders that&nbsp;provide&nbsp;education, training, technical&nbsp;assistance, thought partnership, and other&nbsp;supports&nbsp;for UWCI partners.&nbsp;
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Respond to technical&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;inquiries from partners by assessing their needs,&nbsp;providing&nbsp;training and development that addresses the identified needs, brokering services of other consultants, or&nbsp;providing&nbsp;information and resources to&nbsp;assist&nbsp;the organizations.&nbsp;
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Collaborate&nbsp;across internal teams and divisions&nbsp;to measure, report, and analyze the impact of workforce partnership services, while simultaneously&nbsp;interfacing&nbsp;with community-based organization partners to review funded&nbsp;grantees'&nbsp;evaluation reports and&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;grantees' progress in achieving key&nbsp;objectivesensuring&nbsp;timely&nbsp;reporting of UWCI grant-funded activities, metrics, and related outcomes.&nbsp;
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Maintain and develop trusted liaison relationships with UWCI partner organizations, manage appropriate&nbsp;and timely correspondence through a variety of mediums, and strive to be the best partner to all stakeholders.&nbsp;
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Manage special grant making programs to community-based organizations, as assigned.&nbsp;
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Collaborate with the Economic Mobility Director on special projects associated with advancing career pathways, workforce development and economic mobility efforts within UWCI's Economic Mobility Issue-Based ecosystem partnerships.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Perform special assignments and other work, on an as-needed basis.&nbsp;
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</ul>Qualifications &nbsp;
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities&nbsp;required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. United Way also values innovative thinking, and a successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work within the team to achieve goals and&nbsp;objectives.  The individual should have effective communication skills, attention to detail and organization, flexibility,&nbsp;adaptability&nbsp;and the ability to multi-task and be open-minded in a fast-paced environment. The individual will also&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;knowledge of trends in his/her area of responsibility and review literature to understand key issues. &nbsp;
Excellent partnership building skills forming and&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;external relationships&nbsp;isrequired.&nbsp;Ability&nbsp;to collect data,&nbsp;establish&nbsp;facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions is essential.&nbsp;Ability&nbsp;to manage multifaceted projects across multiple environments is&nbsp;required. Must&nbsp;possess&nbsp;effective organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and an attitude toward achieving outcomes.  Initiative, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency are essential. &nbsp;
Education and/or Experience &nbsp;
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Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration,&nbsp;psychology&nbsp;or related&nbsp;area&nbsp;with a focus on nonprofit management and/or governance&nbsp;preferred.  &nbsp;
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At least (5) years' experience working in a relevant field including workforce development, economic development, financial stability programming, nonprofit management, and/or intermediary effortsrequired.&nbsp;
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Experience working within and across a broad range of workforce development-based systems including interfacing with community-based organizations, employers, educational institutions, state and local partners, workforce ecosystem intermediaries, and&nbsp;other system&nbsp;stakeholdersrequired.&nbsp;
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Strong project management skills&nbsp;requiredwith&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;ability to execute and follow through to achieve intended results, by following through on commitments, prioritizing work, and managing time and resources well.&nbsp;
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Significant and&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;experience building and managing diverse networks that support efforts to produce systemic change&nbsp;preferred.&nbsp;
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Ability to facilitate convenings, workshops, focus groups, task groups, etc. preferred.&nbsp;
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Must possess excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills, diplomacy and discretion, critical thinking, and judgment.  &nbsp;
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Knowledge of the Central Indiana labor market, regional workforce initiatives, key stakeholders operational within&nbsp;workforce&nbsp;ecosystem, and the state/local workforce system is highly desirable. &nbsp;
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</ul>*Work experience may substitute for education requirements on a case-by-case basis. &nbsp;
Position Leader:Economic Mobility Director&nbsp;
Position Leads:&nbsp;n/a&nbsp;
FLSA&nbsp;Status:Exempt, Salaried, Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Salary Range:&nbsp;Low to Mid 60's&nbsp;
Benefits:&nbsp;Complete Benefits Package Available&nbsp;
Equal Opportunity Employer&nbsp;
Please apply at uwci.org/careers&nbsp;
This position description&nbsp;does not&nbsp;constitute&nbsp;a contract of employment&nbsp;or a guarantee of any terms or conditions of employment.&nbsp;&nbsp;UWCI employees are employed on an at-will basis.&nbsp;In addition, nothing in this position description restricts UWCI's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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