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ABOUT UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY&nbsp;United Way of Cass-Clay’s purpose is to create a better tomorrow for everyone by uniting people and resources to break the cycle of poverty. Grounded in local impact, the organization brings together community members, businesses, nonprofits, and government partners to develop strategic solutions that address the root causes of poverty in Cass and Clay counties. With an inclusive, equity-centered approach, United Way leads efforts that not only meet immediate needs but also foster long-term stability and opportunity for individuals and families.Through its bold goals of Prevent Hunger &amp; Homelessness, Prepare Children to Succeed, and Strengthen Families, United Way of Cass-Clay delivers measurable outcomes for the community. In 2023, their initiatives helped prevent homelessness for over 2,800 individuals, distributed 5.1 million pounds of food to nearly 13,000 families, and supported more than 6,000 students with backpacks and school supplies. By aligning community resources and data-driven strategies, United Way of Cass-Clay continues to drive sustainable change and build a stronger, more connected region. &nbsp;In support of its mission-driven initiatives, United Way of Cass-Clay launched a fundraising campaign and achieved their goal of raising $6.2 million. Impressively, 99% of all funds raised stay within the local area, directly fueling programs that combat hunger and homelessness, support children’s education, and strengthen families throughout the Cass-Clay region.FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSAt United Way, we are dedicated to responsibly managing every dollar entrusted to us. By keeping administrative costs low and optimizing program efficiency, we ensure every&nbsp;cent possible is invested to create meaningful change in our community.&nbsp;Revenue is generated from the following areas:<ul><li>Individual Giving 52%</li><li>Corporate Giving 22%</li><li>Special Events 10%</li><li>Sponsorships 7%</li><li>Investment Income 5%</li><li>Grants 4%</li></ul>BOLD GOAL 1 | Preventing Hunger &amp; HomelessnessWe believe every family deserves a place to call home and nutritious food to keep them healthy. We collaborate with local experts to address the root cause of homelessness and hunger, striving to prevent families and children from facing these hardships. Additionally, we invest in shelters and food pantries, ensuring comprehensive support for families as they work toward breaking the cycle of poverty.&nbsp;BOLD GOAL 2 | Preparing Children to SucceedWe believe kids deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We know that children who receive high-quality, early childhood education and start&nbsp; kindergarten prepared – are more likely to succeed in school and graduate. This critical milestone sets the foundation for a future filled with opportunities and choices as kids grow into adulthood.BOLD GOAL 3 | Strengthening FamiliesWe believe every family deserves the opportunity to thrive. Breaking the cycle of poverty is not easy. By improving the health, well-being, and&nbsp; stability of families we help provide the foundation to strengthen and stabilize families creating generational change.ABOUT THE ROLEUnited Way of Cass-Clay seeks a President &amp; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to successfully guide the organization into the future and continue the growth and legacy of community impact.&nbsp; The President &amp; CEO provides the strategic vision and leadership to champion an effective and unified response to community needs. The President &amp; CEO will lead and inspire a team of staff, board, volunteers, and community stakeholders to fulfill the mission of United Way. The successful candidate will have the experience, skills, and capacity necessary to effectively fulfill the key accountabilities of the position including Staff Leadership &amp; Organizational Culture, Strategic Leadership &amp; Organizational Alignment, Community Engagement &amp; Brand Awareness, Fundraising &amp; Resource Development, Operational Excellence &amp; Program Delivery, Financial Oversight &amp; Stewardship, Board Governance &amp; Engagement.&nbsp;KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESStaff Leadership &amp; Organizational CultureLead a strong internal team and foster a healthy, high-performing, values-driven culture.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; &nbsp;• Set the tone for inclusive, purpose-driven leadership &nbsp;• Support leadership team in goal setting, development, and accountability &nbsp;• Establish regular performance feedback and recognition practices &nbsp;• Prioritize staff well-being, engagement, and professional growthStrategic Leadership &amp; Organizational AlignmentProvide strategic direction and leadership to advance UWCC’s Bold Goals and overall mission.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; &nbsp;• Facilitate creation and ongoing refinement of UWCC’s strategic plan &nbsp;• Align leadership team, board, and staff to organizational goals and priorities &nbsp;• Monitor trends and adapt strategies to changing community needs &nbsp;• Actively lead Bold Goal planning, prioritization, and cross-sector partnershipsCommunity Engagement &amp; Brand AwarenessServe as the chief community ambassador and storyteller to grow UWCC’s visibility, trust,&nbsp;and influence.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; &nbsp;• Represent UWCC at public events, media engagements, and stakeholder meetings &nbsp;• Build relationships with civic, nonprofit, corporate, and faith-based leaders &nbsp;• Guide marketing and communications strategy to tell compelling stories of impact &nbsp;• Actively promote awareness of UWCC’s Bold Goals and community progressFundraising &amp; Resource DevelopmentDrive strategic fundraising and advancement efforts to support annual and long-term&nbsp;financial sustainability.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; &nbsp;• Lead or support cultivation and solicitation of major donors &nbsp;• Guide execution of annual giving campaigns and corporate partnerships &nbsp;• Strengthen development team capacity and donor stewardship efforts &nbsp;• Oversee execution of Fargo-Moorhead campus advancement planOperational Excellence &amp; Program Delivery&nbsp;Ensure high-quality delivery of UWCC programs and operational systems that advance the Bold Goals.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; &nbsp;• Oversee program execution and alignment with strategic goals &nbsp;• Establish clear accountability and evaluation systems for program outcomes &nbsp;• Work with leadership team to optimize systems, workflows, and cross-functional coordination &nbsp;• Use data to assess community needs and program impact &nbsp;Financial Oversight &amp; StewardshipEnsure financial sustainability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of UWCC’s resources.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; &nbsp;• Develop and manage annual budget with input from staff and board &nbsp;• Ensure financial policies, reporting, and internal controls are in place and followed &nbsp;• Partner with Director of Finance &amp; Administration to monitor and report performance &nbsp;• Make financial decisions aligned with strategy and missionBoard Governance &amp; EngagementPartner with the Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance, accountability, and leadership alignment.Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; &nbsp;• Plan and facilitate effective board meetings and committee structures &nbsp;• Ensure board members are informed, equipped, and engaged &nbsp;• Collaborate with board leadership on succession, recruitment, and performance &nbsp;• Provide timely updates and recommendations on critical issuesABOUT THE CANDIDATEIs This Role the Right Fit for You?The Board of Directors sees the ideal candidate for the position matching as many aspects as possible in the bullets below: &nbsp;• Passion for and commitment to the community and United Way of Cass-Clay’s mission &nbsp;• Proven executive or senior management experience in a mission-driven organization, whether in the nonprofit, public, or private sector. While previous nonprofit leadership is a plus, we welcome candidates who bring a strong record of strategic leadership, community impact, and a deep commitment to purpose-driven work. &nbsp;• Demonstrated results and working knowledge of fundraising principles. &nbsp;• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, including a proven track record in leading and growing organizations. &nbsp;• Team builder and coach when working with staff and volunteers. &nbsp;• Build strong, trusted relationships and partnerships, inspiring others to take action. &nbsp;• Gain consensus from various groups, unifying efforts to common goals and achieving impactful results. &nbsp;• Critical thinking skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. &nbsp;• Possess working knowledge of the legal, fiscal, and regulatory environment in which a nonprofit operates. &nbsp;• Strong business and fiscal management skills. &nbsp;• Personal ethics and integrity that reflect positively on the mission and the organization; is a passionate and convincing champion for the mission and is&nbsp; involved and respected in the community. &nbsp;• Committed to championing and fostering an organization that is accessible and welcoming. &nbsp;• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, with an advanced degree preferred. &nbsp;• Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior leadership position. Compensation and Benefits United Way Cass-Clay offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. &nbsp;APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESSApply<ul><li>Interested candidates complete the online application</li></ul>Initial Screening<ul><li>A&nbsp;Sagency&nbsp;Search Consultant may schedule an initial&nbsp;15-20 minute&nbsp;phone call with qualified applicants.&nbsp;</li></ul>Sagency&nbsp;Interview<ul><li>A&nbsp;Sagency&nbsp;Search Consultant will schedule a 60-minute interview with specific candidates.&nbsp;</li></ul>Online Assessment<ul><li>After this initial interview process with&nbsp;Sagency, qualified candidates may be asked to complete an online assessment.</li></ul>Client Interviews<ul><li>Select candidates will have a first-round interview with United Way of Cass-Clay Search Committee.&nbsp;</li></ul>Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.!

United Way of Cass-Clay

President and CEO

<h2>Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Community Assistance Network (CAN) Advocate</h2><h2>Reporting to:&nbsp; Community Impact Coordinator</h2><h2>Department:&nbsp; Community Impact and Operations</h2><h2>Classification: Full-time and part-time available; Hourly wage</h2><h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shifts available between the hours of 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM</h2><h2>Location: Yorktown, VA (THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION)</h2><h3>Overall Purpose of this Role:</h3>The Community Assistance Network (CAN) Advocate functions to support United Ways’ collective impact work of providing advocacy and referral services. &nbsp;By connecting people to available resources for basic needs and ongoing assistance, the CAN Advocate is essential to helping people avoid and address poverty-related crises and create Pathways out of Poverty.<h3>Key Competencies</h3><ul><li>Models kindness with internal and external customers, upholding United Way’s commitment to equity and unity</li><li>Understands and consistently practices responsiveness and accountability to all customers</li><li>Communicates clearly and concisely with people from diverse backgrounds</li><li>Coordinates with multiple partners&nbsp;</li><li>Manages multiple case records including customer time as well as associated administrative duties and timelines</li><li>Adapts to changing needs and service delivery systems</li><li>Practices professional boundaries</li><li>Advocates on behalf of those in need</li><li>Able to problem solve creatively</li></ul><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Actively listen with empathy to individuals experiencing vulnerability and crisis</li><li>Collect and utilize information to determine eligibility for various programs and services and identify perceived and unperceived needs</li><li>Work diligently and advocate on behalf of customers to connect those in need to available resources&nbsp;</li><li>Complete intake forms, referral forms, other needed documents, and referral processes for diverse partnerships</li><li>Enter data into appropriate customer record systems</li><li>Manage multiple phone lines; transferring calls</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of and experience navigating human services and social systems</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>Customer service experience</li><li>Preferred: lived experience of poverty on the Peninsula; skills in motivational interviewing</li></ul>To apply:Send your resume/inquiry to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@uwvp.org" target="_blank">info@uwvp.org</a>

United Way of the Virginia Peninsula (UWVP)

United Way of the Virginia Peninsula

Community Assistance Network (CAN) Advocate 

<h2>Position Summary</h2>The Community Investments Manager supports the Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia- Flagler Counties’ (CF UWVFC) strategic investment efforts. The goal of this position is to support the organization’s ability to drive positive change by strategic investments in the community through grantmaking and grant management. United Way professionals should exhibit core competencies: mission-focused, relationship-oriented, collaborator, results-driven and brand-steward.<h2>Duties and Responsibilities</h2>Business Acumen &amp; Strategic Direction<ul><li>Prepare and submit reporting for grants and contracts as&nbsp;required.</li><li>Collect and internally distribute reporting data to inform and communicate impact of&nbsp;investments.</li><li>Serves as primary administrator for grant CRM system, including user management, building/maintaining forms such as grant applications/evaluations and creating data sets and reports.&nbsp;</li><li>Steward non-profits through grant application, award process and follow up reporting in the CRM system.</li><li>Oversee 2-1-1 database by gathering and entering up-to-date information about services in Volusia and Flagler Counties.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage grant opportunities and community partnerships related to the 2-1-1 database.</li></ul>Outward Turning<ul><li>Maintain relationships with non-profits, funding agencies and&nbsp;partners.</li></ul>Talent Management &amp; People Development<ul><li>Receive and provide feedback in a constructive&nbsp;way.</li></ul>Operational Planning &amp; Execution<ul><li>Support events as&nbsp;needed.</li><li>Other duties as&nbsp;assigned.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR four years of relevant work experience.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate the key&nbsp;stakeholders, peers and&nbsp;staff.</li><li>High degree of professional integrity to deal ethically with confidential information.</li><li>Ability to work under minimal&nbsp;supervision.</li><li>Excellent computer skills (minimum of Microsoft software programs) and attention to details and deadlines.&nbsp;</li><li>Data entry experience working with a customer relationship management system.</li><li>Possess a valid driver’s license and have use of insured motor&nbsp;vehicle.</li></ul><h2>Preferred</h2><ul><li>Grant and contract management&nbsp;experience.</li></ul><h2>Working Conditions &amp; Physical Requirements</h2>Work is carried out in a controlled, agreeable environment as generally represented by normal office conditions. Employees may be required to assist with or attend various offsite events related to programs or fund raising that are scheduled evenings and/or weekends. These events may require several hours on your feet and assisting with heavy lifting and carrying.<h2>Direct Reports-&nbsp;None</h2>Salary Range-&nbsp;$40,000-$45,000 AnnuallyUnited Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the organization’s policy to abide by all laws pertaining to fair employment practices and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap or disability, or marital or veteran status.

Community Foundation & United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties

United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties ES

United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, Inc.

Community Investments Manager

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