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United Way of Broward County fights for the Health, Education and Financial Prosperity of every person in our community. &nbsp;General Description: Coordinates the identification of and linkages to resources and referrals for both youth and family participants onsite in a public school in Hallandale Beach. Coaches participants to reach personal goals, with a focus on goals enhancing stable housing. Participant population will be those facing economic hardship and potential housing insecurity.The Family Stabilty Program is provided within the Community Partnership School™ (CPS) program. CPS Care Coordination will take a two-generation approach to include Parent Engagement, Economic Development, and Educational Workshops. The Family Stability Program provides services, training, and educational opportunities to parents which parallel and mirror the enrichment and educational offerings their children access through participation in CPS.Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Responsible for identifying strengths, needs, and risks for participants and their families to develop short- and long-term goals related to housing stability and financial prosperity. Following goal development, Care Coordinators will lead participants through the process of creating an individualized service plan to help ensure that relevant resources, services, and activities participants need to reach their goals are included in their care coordination experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Develops or updates service plans with participants and their families to address their needs and to facilitate referral to appropriate treatment or service providers or facilities.</li><li>Coaches participants and/or their families to achieve personal goals, develop life skills, and/or sustain success and wellness.</li><li>Conducts activities in a culturally responsive manner and monitors the service environment to maximize participant success and well-being.</li><li>Regular note taking and data management to measure activities and outcomes in the SureImpact database.&nbsp;</li></ol>Other Job Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Supports approximately 60 unique students and family units annually.</li><li>Advocates on behalf of clients and families for services, basic needs, and other related issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Composes or prepares correspondence, case notes, narrative and technical reports, notifications, and related documents using computer-based applications</li><li>Conduct comprehensive, client-centered social work activities in accordance with best practices.</li><li>Conducts community and home visits (if needed) related to client needs; Provides follow-up and monitors service delivery and care environments.</li><li>Stays abreast of&nbsp;community resources and procedures for referring clients to appropriate resources</li><li>Facilitates case consultation for client situations.&nbsp;</li><li>Establish case plan goals and will review with clients at regular intervals</li><li>Monitor client progress to ensure that clients are working towards a resolution of identified challenges</li><li>When appropriate, ensure successful case closure, documentation, and transition</li><li>Provides crisis prevention, intervention, and support services, as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.</li></ul>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response effortsSupervises: This position has non-supervisory responsibilities.Education &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree&nbsp;with&nbsp;major&nbsp;coursework&nbsp;in&nbsp;social&nbsp;work,&nbsp;psychology,&nbsp;or other&nbsp;closely&nbsp;related field.</li><li>At least two (2) years of experience in motivational interviewing practices and/or techniques, eligibility determination, social referral/service work (including crisis prevention and intervention) or community&nbsp;resource referral, or closely related work with preferred experience working with persons with&nbsp;mental&nbsp;health&nbsp;conditions.</li><li>Knowledge of evidence-based practices, assessments processes, treatment&nbsp;planning,&nbsp;outcome&nbsp;measurement&nbsp;and quality&nbsp;management.</li><li>Experience&nbsp;working with&nbsp;low&nbsp;income,youth and families and/or other special population strongly&nbsp;preferred.</li><li>Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;communicate&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;diverse audience.</li><li>Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a positive attitude and handling sensitive and confidential information with maximum discretion.</li><li>Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Products like: Word, Excel and other related computer programs.</li></ul>Core Competency Requirements:<ul><li>Excels at customer service&nbsp;– Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance UWBC and Community Partnership School’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meeting and exceeding qualitative and quantitative goals in a thoughtful and time-driven manner.&nbsp;</li><li>Commits to the organization&nbsp;– Has the responsibility for aligning one’s own behavior, leadership, and commitment with the needs, priorities, goals, and culture of UWBC.&nbsp;</li><li>Embraces diversity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and embraces engagement of all people, ideas, and backgrounds and aligns with United Way’s values.&nbsp;</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept new challenges to further United Way’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Manages multiple projects and tasks&nbsp;– Effectively manages time and resources to respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals, objectives, and timelines, seeking help when needed to manage priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication effectively in any team setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned).&nbsp; Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp; Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and computer.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp;

United Way of Broward County

Care Coordinator/Case Manager (grant funded)

Department:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Community Impact&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vice President, Contracts &amp; Quality Assurance &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Status:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exempt, Full TimeGeneral Description: Leads grant writing, program planning, data collection, program analysis and evaluation, and presentation of results related to United Way of Broward County’s (UWBC) Community Impact work.&nbsp; &nbsp;Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Performs the programmatic grant acquisition process through grant identification, writing, and submission, workings with internal subject matter experts.</li><li>Designs, develops, and establishes the evaluative criteria or process for collecting the required program metrics, reporting requirements, and other quality grant outputs and outcomes, as well as compliance requirements for each awarded grant, utilizing prior program performance and identified best practices.&nbsp;</li><li>Determines Community Impact needs through analyzing various community assessments, establishes baseline data for shared objectives, summarizes the data, and contributes to the impact of community partnerships and strategies.</li><li>Works with both program staff and service providers to ensure appropriate data is being collected, measured, and communicated for accuracy of establishing baselines and gathering data, outcomes, and reporting results.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Supports program staff in using data for decision making by identifying data needs, producing data analyses, and incorporating staff input into ultimate visualization of program initiatives or pilots and strategic planning.&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts research on programs, initiatives, best, emerging, and evidence-based practices, tools for the output and outcome of programs, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Assists with the facilitation of developing and implementing new program models to establish best/promising practices and evaluating them post implementation.</li><li>Prepares, launches, analyzes, and writes a report on findings of internal and external stakeholder surveys for organizational quality assurance and strategic planning.</li><li>Works with Compliance and Quality Assurance team to prepare from start to finish the procurement process of providers and programming, including the evaluation and notice of award of submitted proposals, in collaboration with Community Impact team members and external stakeholders.</li><li>Works with Compliance and Quality Assurance team to ensure United Way of Broward County maintains accreditation through Council on Accreditation (COA) and prepare for internal audits for programmatic and regulatory compliance.</li></ol>Other Job Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Collaborates with internal team members to write Request for Applications (RFA) and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, drafting grant/application narratives, preparing budgets, and other required documents for submission to funders.&nbsp;</li><li>Develops and implements procedures to increase and maintain data integrity, monitoring program outcomes.</li><li>Ability to gather complex data and translate the key information into concise, simple and easily understandable charts, analyzing impact on community indicators.</li><li>Demonstrates success in using statistical modeling to analyze and interpret data, especially for analyzing outcome performance of funded programs.</li><li>Conducts background literature searches to identify best practices, benchmarks, outcome measures and model programs, providing recommendations to staff.&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts periodic internal and external trainings to instruct, assist, and report on program evaluation, research trends, and promising models and practices.</li><li>Provides training and technical assistance.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring internal adherence to model fidelity when United Way is involved in any type of evidence-based project.&nbsp;</li><li>Develops and utilizes logic models, SWOT Analysis, and other tools to further efforts through accreditation, initiatives, pilot projects, strategic planning, etc.</li><li>Facilitates COA activities i.e. reporting, drafting, and reviewing policies and procedures, staff training requirements, performance and quality improvement (PQI), etc., to enable quality assurance of COA standards and continued organizational accreditation.</li><li>Assists with all internal audits and monitoring's conducted by external auditors and funding sources to ensure regulatory and programmatic compliance.</li><li>Works with Contracts and Quality Assurance team to effectively coordinate and manage the Community Impact procurement process, including analysis of subject matter and synthesis of information, meeting management tools, notices, agendas, manuals, drafting of materials to be considered, minutes, fact sheets, statistics, etc.in collaboration with other internal team members and external stakeholders.</li><li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.</li><li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts.</li></ul>Supervises:&nbsp;N/AEducation &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Master’s Degree in Human Service related field. Doctoral degrees preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of four years relevant experience in grant writing, planning, evaluation, and research, preferably in Human Service industry.&nbsp; Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted. &nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency required in MS Word, Excel and other related computer programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Highly proficient and knowledgeable in the use of statistical analysis software and other data collection and analysis tools (for example: Qualtrics, Tableau)</li><li>Prior experience leading programmatic grant acquisition process is required.</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills</li><li>Knowledgeable in research design as well as descriptive and inferential statistical analysis methods required.</li><li>Prior experience and certification in project management e.g. Lean Six Sigma, PMP, etc. preferred.</li></ul>Core Competency Requirements:<ul><li>Excels at customer service&nbsp;– Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance UWBC’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meets and exceeds qualitative and quantitative goals in a thoughtful and time-driven manner.&nbsp;</li><li>Commits to the organization&nbsp;– Has the responsibility for aligning one’s own behavior, leadership and commitment with the needs, priorities, goals and culture of UWBC.&nbsp;</li><li>Embraces diversity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and embraces engagement of all people, ideas and backgrounds and aligns with United Way’s values.&nbsp;</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept new challenges to further United Way’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Manages multiple projects and tasks&nbsp;– Effectively manages time and resources to respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals, objectives and timelines, and seeks help when needed in juggling priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication to be effective in any team setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned).&nbsp; Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and computer.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp;Acknowledgement:&nbsp;I understand that the above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work required and does not list all of the duties of the position, and that I may be asked by my supervisor and/or management staff to perform other duties. I understand that United Way of Broward County has the right to revise this position description at any time based on business need. I also understand that this position description is not a contract for employment and that United Way if Broward County or I may terminate my employment at any time for any reason.

Grants and Evaluation Director

United Way of Broward County fights for the health, education and financial&nbsp;prosperity of every person in our community.
General Description: Under general supervision, the Case Manager provides case management along with service and resource coordination in a human services environment, particularly with veterans and military families as well as those with low income and homelessness related conditions.
Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties: 
<ol><li>Performs needs and comprehensive assessments focused on multiple life domains; develops and updates individualized service plans in partnership with clients and their families to address their needs and facilitate referral to appropriate treatment or service providers or facilities</li>
<li>Facilitates/coordinates service, support, resource acquisition to assist client households in meeting their needs</li>
<li>Conducts activities and monitors the service environment in a manner to maximize clients ability to achieve service plan goals, develop life skills, and/or sustain success and wellness</li>
<li>Promotes resolution to client challenges, fostering client empowerment, self-sufficiency, and resilience</li>
<li>Conduct comprehensive, client-centered social work activities, to include consistent case file documentation and management in accordance with best practices and Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation standards</li>
</ol>Other Job Duties: 
<ul><li>Supports the triage and intake of clients into the appropriate level of intervention and care</li>
<li>Advocates on behalf of clients and families for services, supports and other related resources that address their basic needs and well-being</li>
<li>Conducts community and home visits (if needed) related to client needs</li>
<li>Provides follow-up and monitors service delivery and care environments</li>
<li>Stay abreast of community resources and procedures for referring clients to appropriate resources</li>
<li>Facilitates case consultation for client situations</li>
<li>Provides crisis prevention, intervention, and supportive counseling, as needed</li>
<li>Tracks client status through resolution</li>
<li>Composes or prepares correspondence, case notes, narrative and technical reports, notifications, and related documents using computer-based applications</li>
<li>Collects, tracks and reports case data in systems utilized by United Way</li>
<li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor</li>
<li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts</li>
</ul>Supervises: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education &amp; Experience: 
<ul><li>Master’s degree required with major course work in social work, psychology, or other closely related field.</li>
<li>At least two (2) years of experience in social case work, counseling, eligibility determination, social service, or community resource referral or closely related work.</li>
<li>Veteran status* with equivalent service experience and/or certifications required.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience</li>
<li>Experience working with low income and homeless population preferred.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience working with veterans, service members, and families of veterans and service members strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Knowledge of general interviewing practices and/or techniques; knowledge of social work and counseling practices and techniques, including crisis prevention and intervention.</li>
<li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite</li>
</ul>*Veteran status is for the purposes of this position defined as two (2) or more years of active duty and a service discharge with an Honorable or General qualification.&nbsp; 
Core Competency Requirements:
<ul><li>Excels at customer service – Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance UWBC’s mission.</li>
<li>Drives for results – Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meets and exceeds qualitative and quantitative goals in a thoughtful and time-driven manner.</li>
<li>Commits to the organization – Has the responsibility for aligning one’s own behavior, leadership and commitment with the needs, priorities, goals and culture of UWBC.</li>
<li>Embraces diversity and inclusion – Creates an atmosphere that respects and embraces engagement of all people, ideas and backgrounds and aligns with United Way’s values.</li>
<li>Seizes learning – Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept new challenges to further United Way’s mission.</li>
<li>Manages multiple projects and tasks – Effectively manages time and resources to respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals, objectives and timelines, and seeks help when needed in juggling priorities.</li>
<li>Personifies teamwork – Demonstrates good collaboration and communication to be effective in any team setting.</li>
</ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands: The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned).&nbsp; Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp; Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and computer.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp;

Case Manager - MISSION UNITED

General Description: &nbsp;The Community Partnership School Manager implements the Community Partnership School™ (CPS) program in Hallandale Beach, FL. This role is responsible for developing programs, leading a team, and managing grant requirements in a school environment.Primary Job Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ol><li>Responsible for fostering a positive environment and day-to-day operations of direct staff, to include staff coaching, supervision, performance accountability and ensuring each team member is appropriately suited for their role. Additional management responsibilities&nbsp;include recruiting, hiring, training and development.</li><li>Serve as the programmatic contact for school administrators and campus-based programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify, develop, and implement engaging programming that supports the collective vision of community schools.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage data collection across the Community Partnership Schools (CPS) network of services.</li></ol>Other Job Duties: &nbsp;<ol><li>Demonstrate understanding of high-needs communities and knowledge of community organizing principles.&nbsp;</li><li>Build rapport with teachers, staff, parents, and community members to be an advocate for student and community needs.</li><li>Maintain accurate and complete student participation and engagement data.</li><li>Develop a volunteer network to support community schools.&nbsp;</li><li>Connect participants with expressed social service need to the Hallandale Beach CPS network and track referral satisfaction.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in event planning and direct logistics to include marketing, budgeting, and scheduling.&nbsp;</li><li>Establish annual team goals and objectives, track and report results.</li><li>Deliver timely communication through regular management and team meetings.</li><li>Coach, support, and evaluate team member performance, taking corrective action if needed.</li><li>Prepare written materials for the purposes of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.&nbsp;</li><li>Serve as a core member of the Community Partnership School Operations Team.&nbsp;</li><li>Present the Community Partnership School™ model to multiple stakeholders, including students, parents, and community leaders.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow and enforce district policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>As needed, work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.</li><li>Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities, as requested by supervisor.</li><li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts.</li><li>Understands and respects the diversity of economic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds and situations.</li><li>Actively participate in the COA accreditation process.&nbsp;</li></ol>Supervises: Supervises CPS Coordinator StaffEducation, Skills and Experience Requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in an Education, Human Services, or Social Services related field and four years of combined experience in community outreach OR&nbsp; Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in an Education, Human Services, or Social Services related field and eight years of combined experience in community outreach.&nbsp;</li><li>Ten years of experience in children’s services, education, or community health with at least two of those years in program development and administration, may be supplemented for an accredited degree.</li><li>Prior Supervisor experience required.</li><li>Proficiency&nbsp;required in&nbsp;Microsoft&nbsp;Office Suite (Outlook,&nbsp;Word,&nbsp;Excel,&nbsp;and&nbsp;PowerPoint) required.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task with a flexible, organized, and can-do attitude.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English required; Bilingual preferred).</li></ul>Preferred Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience leading programs or project management.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience building community relationships.</li><li>Experience working with data to inform practice.</li><li>Experience in contract management or grant reporting.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of the education system, including after-school and classroom coordination.</li><li>Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in a school setting.&nbsp;</li></ul>Core Competency Requirements:<ul><li>Excels at customer service&nbsp;– Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance UWBC and Community Partnership School’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meeting and exceeding qualitative and quantitative goals in a thoughtful and time-driven manner.&nbsp;</li><li>Commits to the organization&nbsp;– Has the responsibility for aligning one’s own behavior, leadership, and commitment with the needs, priorities, goals, and culture of UWBC.&nbsp;</li><li>Embraces diversity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and embraces engagement of all people, ideas, and backgrounds and aligns with United Way’s values.&nbsp;</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept new challenges to further United Way’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Manages multiple projects and tasks&nbsp;– Effectively manages time and resources to respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals, objectives, and timelines, seeking help when needed to manage priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication effectively in any team setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned). Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax, and computer.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp;

Manager, Community Partnership School 

United Way of Broward County fights for the Health, Education and Financial Prosperity of EVERY person in our community.General Description: In collaboration with the Major Gifts team, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will be responsible for helping United Way of Broward County (UWBC) reach its fundraising goals by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts. MGO will work closely with the Director, Major Gifts (DMG) to cultivate donors and prospects within the Major Gifts revenue streams: transformational giving, major gifts of $10k plus, planned giving, foundations, and capital campaign.&nbsp; In addition, the MGO will develop strong Donor Relations through individual and collective outreach, communication, and events to ensure retention and promote increased giving.&nbsp; Responsibilities will also include supporting the coordination and leadership of the Major Gift and Legacy committees.&nbsp; A portfolio of major gift donors and prospects must be individually maintained.Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Implement overall Major Gifts strategy developed by DMG.</li><li>Identify, engage and re-engage donors, particularly those emerging as the next generation of potential philanthropic leaders.</li><li>Conduct individually tailored, one-on-one cultivation and solicitation meetings and work with appropriate volunteers to strategize and manage their cultivation and solicitation of targeted donors.</li><li>Identify and solicit new major gifts.&nbsp;</li><li>Connect United Way Staff and Board of Directors to new and/or prospective Tocqueville Society members.</li><li>Cultivate, steward and build trusted relationships with a portfolio of major donors and prospective major donors and legacy giving prospects to generate new and increased giving.</li><li>Effectively develop, organize, manage, support and motivate a volunteer team to aid in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of high capacity donors and prospective donors.</li><li>Partner with Major Gift and Development colleagues, for identification of prospects</li><li>Develop meaningful ways to engage major gift donors and prospects throughout the year including personal visits, executing unique events and volunteer opportunities to connect our members to the work United Way is doing in Broward County.</li><li>Create and implement a stewardship and recognition plan, including thanking donors, events and leadership registry.</li></ul>Other Job Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Maintains confidentiality of all materials, and uses judgment and tact in dealing with internal and external inquiries.</li><li>Understand the United Way of Broward concept, mission, purpose, philosophy and background to handle routine calls from public in an effective and diplomatic way.</li><li>Develops and maintains good working relationships with staff, board members, major donors, volunteers, agency representatives, and guests of the DMG.</li><li>Plans and prioritizes work to meet scheduled deadlines; adjusts personal schedule to assure completion of tasks, assignments, etc.</li><li>Works only under general supervision; uses discretion and judgment in the performance of daily duties.</li><li>Exhibits leadership and initiative in work habits and adhering to UWBC policies.</li><li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the DMG.</li><li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts.</li></ul>Education &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree or advanced certification such as CFRE preferred)</li><li>3-5 years of experience in development, advancement, or fundraising, with demonstrated success in nonprofit.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to set goals strategically and oversee execution.</li><li>High level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising.</li><li>Proven ability to interact and influence philanthropic leaders.</li><li>Experience motivating and managing high-profile volunteer leadership and senior executives.</li><li>Ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external constituents.</li><li>Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required.</li></ul>Supervise:&nbsp;Temporary staff;VolunteersCore Competency Requirements:<ul><li>Excels at customer service&nbsp;– Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance UWBC’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meets and exceeds qualitative and quantitative goals in a thoughtful and time-driven manner.&nbsp;</li><li>Commits to the organization&nbsp;– Has the responsibility for aligning one’s own behavior, leadership and commitment with the needs, priorities, goals and culture of UWBC.&nbsp;</li><li>Embraces diversity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and embraces engagement of all people, ideas and backgrounds and aligns with United Way’s values.&nbsp;</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept new challenges to further United Way’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Manages multiple projects and tasks&nbsp;– Effectively manages time and resources to respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals, objectives and timelines, and seeks help when needed in juggling priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication to be effective in any team setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned).&nbsp; Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and computer, and occasionally driving the United Way vehicle.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Major Gifts Officer

General Description: This position provides administrative support to the MISSION UNITED program at the Veteran Resource Center (VRC). The incumbent in this position assists MISSION UNITED management with general activities and ensures the smooth running of the overall office administration.&nbsp;Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Greets and directs all clients, volunteers and other visitors with courtesy. &nbsp;</li><li>Answers all incoming calls courteously, accurately takes and distributes messages/forward calls to the appropriate individual(s).&nbsp;</li><li>Screens and assesses client immediate needs and program eligibility during first point of contact.&nbsp;</li><li>Assists with entering Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) requests in the payment system in accordance with program data guide.</li><li>This position will serve as a receptionist / front desk back-up and shared support to other UWBC buildings as needed (for example: Colker/Ansin).</li><li>Responds and refers to crisis calls calmly and quickly.&nbsp;</li><li>Receives the mail, Fed Ex, UPS, etc. packages and ensures all mail related items get distributed to the correct people in a timely manner.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Assures visitors sign in and out, maintaining the daily sign in log.&nbsp; Calls staff when visitors arrive to assure unauthorized individuals does not access offices.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains confidentiality of all materials, and uses judgment and tact in dealing with internal and external inquiries</li><li>Provides overall day-to-day support to MISSION UNITED management in their area of responsibilities including: general community impact work, and the MISSION UNITED program.&nbsp;</li><li>Organizes all aspects of the MISSION UNITED meetings, including but not limited to: meeting scheduling, logistics and printed/visual aids.</li><li>Maintains quality and accuracy of all board related records including preparing and sending agendas, meeting notices and meeting materials.&nbsp;Record and transcribe meeting minutes.</li><li>Maintains office, kitchen and client supply inventory and orders.&nbsp;</li><li>Assures development and implementation of appropriate procedures for the effective and efficient filing/retrieval systems of documentation, to include files, manuals, proposals, etc.</li><li>Assists with the planning and implementation of meetings, round tables and training.&nbsp;</li><li>Organizes, manages, and coordinates notification; preparation of materials, logistics and transcribing minutes, as requested.</li></ol>Other Job Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Manages all customer situations, meet commitments, respond promptly to customer needs, and solicit feedback to continually reinforce and strengthen the organization’s brand.&nbsp;</li><li>Understands the United Way concept, mission, purpose, philosophy and background to handle routine calls from public in an effective and diplomatic way.</li><li>Develops and maintain good working relationships with clients, visitors, staff, board members, major donors, volunteers, agency representatives, and guests.</li><li>Consistently demonstrates good telephone etiquette and courtesy</li><li>Plans and prioritizes work to meet scheduled deadlines; adjusts personal schedule to assure completion of tasks, assignments, etc.</li><li>Manages the MISSION UNITED leadership assigned areas expense reports, invoice processing, purchase orders, and ensures completion of timesheet.</li><li>Maintains up to date information for the MISSION UNITED management assigned areas, including but not limited to program summaries, allocations/grants updates, and training schedules.</li><li>Assures work is performed within established policies and procedures.</li><li>Works only under general supervision; uses discretion and judgment in the performance of daily duties.</li><li>Exhibits leadership and initiative in work habits and adhering to UWBC policies.</li><li>Performs other administrative duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisors.</li><li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts.</li></ol>Supervises: &nbsp;N/A. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.&nbsp;Education &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with three plus years’ experience in an Administrative Assistant position role in a professional office environment preferred.</li><li>Minimum of associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school and five years related experience.</li><li>Typing skills, with a high degree of accuracy excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar skills; ability to proofread accurately. Excellent telephone presence and good organizational skills required.</li><li>Must have knowledge of word processing equipment and computers with proficiency required in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and other related computer programs as needed.</li><li>Must have strong customer service, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Must have excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be self-motivated, compassionate and have a positive attitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Initiative, analytical ability, high interpersonal relations and the ability to effectively communicate.</li></ul>Core Competency&nbsp;Requirements:<ul><li>Excels at customer service&nbsp;– Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with&nbsp;utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance&nbsp;UWBC’s&nbsp;mission.</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meets and exceedsqualitative&nbsp;and&nbsp;quantitative goals in a&nbsp;thoughtful&nbsp;and&nbsp;time-driven manner.</li><li>Commits&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;organization&nbsp;–&nbsp;Has&nbsp;the&nbsp;responsibility&nbsp;for&nbsp;aligning&nbsp;one’s&nbsp;own&nbsp;behavior,&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;with the&nbsp;needs,&nbsp;priorities,&nbsp;goals&nbsp;and&nbsp;cultureof&nbsp;UWBC.</li><li>Embraces diversity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and&nbsp;embraces&nbsp;engagement&nbsp;of all&nbsp;people,&nbsp;ideasand&nbsp;backgrounds&nbsp;and&nbsp;aligns with&nbsp;United&nbsp;Way’s values.</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept new&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;to&nbsp;further&nbsp;UnitedWay’s&nbsp;mission.</li><li>Manages multiple projects and tasks&nbsp;– Effectively manages time and resources to&nbsp;respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals,&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;and&nbsp;timelines,&nbsp;and&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;help&nbsp;when&nbsp;neededin&nbsp;juggling&nbsp;priorities.</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication to be&nbsp;effective&nbsp;in any&nbsp;team&nbsp;setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;<ul><li>The office environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned). Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work duties will also entail outside environments and exposure to elements.&nbsp;</li><li>The employee will also work in a public service delivery environment. Hectic situations can occur in public areas and other facilities characteristic to working with the homeless community and the related concerns and situations related to homeless conditions. Potential exists for volatile and unpredictable situations to occur. May experience exposure to strong odors such as soiled clothes and poor hygiene.&nbsp;</li><li>Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; bending; lifting approximately 25 pounds; and regular use of the telephone, copier, fax, and computer. Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant 

United Way of Broward County fights for the health, education and financial prosperity of every person in our community.&nbsp;General Description: Develop and execute United Way of Broward County’s (UWBC) public policy agenda; support UWBC’s programmatic priorities, drive community involvement and increase donor engagement around advocacy actions.Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Develop and execute a public policy agenda that will support UWBC’s programmatic priorities.</li><li>Educate local, state and federal elected officials on UWBC’s public policy agenda.</li><li>Collaborate with Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention and the State of Florida’s local behavioral health contractor to support and implement its public policy priorities.</li><li>Convene stakeholders and volunteers in a Public Policy Advisory Committee to prepare policy proposals for local, state, and federal officials.</li><li>Partner with staff and contractors working with the United We End Homelessness Initiative to develop and advocate for policy solutions that help mitigate the homeless and affordable housing crisis in our community.</li><li>Educate our community on our Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) population by planning and executing signature events and marketing campaigns to raise awareness about the needs of this group in our community.</li></ol>Other Job Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Engage Community Impact Directors and Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention staff to identify public policy issues relating to UWBC priorities.</li><li>Facilitate and/or conduct research and policy analysis related to UWBC public policy priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare reports, newsletters, fact sheets and other communication tools to inform internal and external stakeholders about UWBC’s Public Policy Agenda.</li><li>Present UWBC’s Public Policy Agenda to wide variety of audiences to increase community and stakeholder support and engagement. Build community coalitions around public policy issues where appropriate.</li><li>Work with the Resource Development team to increase donor and affinity group engagement as advocates for UWBC's Public Policy Agenda.</li><li>Develop relationships with municipal, county and state elected officials.</li><li>Monitor local, state and federal legislation, and its impact on UWBC’s priorities.</li><li>Participate in local and state coalitions that align with UWBC’s priorities.</li><li>Collaborate with United Way of Florida, and other local United Way organizations in Florida on issues impacting United Way priorities at the State level.</li><li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that the Director of Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts and lead areas when needed.</li><li>Works closely with, and fully supports the Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) committee to understand the strategic priorities that align with the agency goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.</li><li>Attendance at community events either sponsored by UWBC, or as an invited guest.</li><li>Any other duties as required in the normal course of business at UWBC.</li></ul>Supervises:&nbsp;Volunteers.Education &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration or related field; Master's Degree desirable.</li><li>Demonstrated interest in or understanding of the local and state policy making process.</li><li>Three years or more of experience in public policy, field advocacy, non-profit/social services management, program development, community relations or related service areas.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to convene and mobilize diverse populations, including community groups, elected and non-elected policy makers, business leaders, professional staff and volunteers.</li><li>Strong communicator - ability to write about and verbally present on public policy positions in a manner that is easy to understand for elected officials and the general public</li><li>Commitment to UWBC’s mission of fighting for the health, education and financial prosperity of every person in our community.</li><li>Ability to assess problems, issues and needs, and to develop an appropriate plan of action.</li></ul><h2>Core Competency&nbsp;Requirements:</h2><ul><li>Excels at customer service&nbsp;– Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with&nbsp;utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance&nbsp;UWBC’s&nbsp;mission.</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meeting and&nbsp;exceeding&nbsp;qualitative&nbsp;and&nbsp;quantitative&nbsp;goals&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;thoughtful&nbsp;and&nbsp;time-driven&nbsp;manner.</li><li>Commits&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;organization&nbsp;–&nbsp;Has&nbsp;the&nbsp;responsibility&nbsp;for&nbsp;aligning&nbsp;one’s&nbsp;own&nbsp;behavior,&nbsp;leadership, and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs,priorities,&nbsp;goals,&nbsp;and&nbsp;culture&nbsp;of&nbsp;UWBC.</li><li>Embraces diversity, equity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and&nbsp;embraces engagement of all people, ideas, and backgrounds and aligns with United&nbsp;Way’s values.</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept newchallenges&nbsp;to&nbsp;furtherUnited&nbsp;Way’s&nbsp;mission.</li><li>Manages multiple projects and tasks&nbsp;– Effectively manages time and resources to&nbsp;respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals,&nbsp;objectives,&nbsp;and&nbsp;timelines,&nbsp;seeking help when&nbsp;needed to&nbsp;manage&nbsp;priorities.</li><li>Personifies&nbsp;teamwork–&nbsp;Demonstrates&nbsp;good&nbsp;collaboration&nbsp;and&nbsp;communication&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;in any&nbsp;team&nbsp;setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned).&nbsp; Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and computer.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp;

Director, Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives

General Description: &nbsp;This position is responsible for engaging, organizing, and trackingexpanded learning opportunities at Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach K-8, A CommunityPartnership School™. Expanded learning opportunities will be offered to primary and secondarystudents in academic, social emotional, and extracurricular activities on campus and at designated satellite sites.&nbsp;Primary Job Responsibilities:<ol><li>Collaborate with community providers and school leadership to integrate enrichment programming into the unique educational environment of Gulfstream Community Partnership School (outside of designated core academic classroom learning time).</li><li>Consult with diverse stakeholders to develop, market, and sustain locally relevant programs for Hallandale Beach youth and families.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain accurate and complete participation and engagement data.</li><li>Manage contracting, financial reporting, and evaluation of expanded learning providers.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ol>&nbsp;Secondary Job Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Serve as a core member of the Community Partnership School Operations Team.&nbsp;</li><li>Build rapport with teachers, staff, parents and community members to be an advocate for students and community needs.</li><li>Increase on-site extracurricular programs, mentor services, and service opportunities.</li><li>Expand athletic opportunities for students and families at Gulfstream Academy.</li><li>Coordinate on-site tutoring and homework help services.</li><li>Engage partner colleges and universities to create internship opportunities that meet the expanded learning priorities of the community.</li><li>Collaborate with current service providers to support meaningful academic, cultural, and recreational programming.</li><li>Recruit, train, coordinate, and show appreciation to volunteers leading expanded learning programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Create partnerships for new field trips and off campus experiences.</li><li>Host collaboration spaces for service providers.&nbsp;</li><li>Supervise the Student Leadership Council.</li><li>Communicate actively with caregivers to identify student needs and program eligibility.</li><li>Prepare contingency plans and remain prepared to supervise youth to maintain continuous programming.</li><li>Proactively schedule student engagement throughout the calendar year, including summer months and during school breaks.</li><li>Seek community support for a feeding/snack program to benefit extracurricular scheduling.</li></ol>Other Job Duties:<ol><li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.</li><li>Follow and enforce school district policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee facility management and provide leasing participants with the appropriate leadership.</li><li>Present the Community Partnership School™ model to multiple stakeholders, including students, caregivers, and community leaders.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare written materials for the purposes of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality improvement process.</li><li>Collaborate in fundraising and grant writing.</li><li>Possible arrangement of transportation of clients.</li><li>As needed, work flexible hours including evenings and weekends,</li><li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts.</li><li>Understands and respects the diversity of economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and situations.</li><li>Actively participate in the COA accreditation process.&nbsp;</li></ol>Supervises: No Supervision DutiesEducation, Skills and Experience Requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an Education, Human Services, or Social Services related field and one to two years of combined experience in community outreach OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in an Education, Human Services, or Social Services related field and three to four years of combined experience in community outreach. Five years of relevant experience may be supplemented for an accredited degree.</li><li>Proficient skills working with computers and software programs.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, in a school and with community providers.</li><li>Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills (English required; Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Ukrainian highly desirable and preferred).</li></ul>Preferred Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Two (2) years of experience implementing or supervising a positive learning environment, in school or out-of-school hours.</li><li>Experience mentoring youth.</li><li>Experience managing multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working with data to inform practice.</li><li>Experience in contract management or grant reporting.&nbsp;</li></ul>Core Competency Requirements:<ul><li>Excels at customer service&nbsp;– Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance UWBC and Community Partnership School’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meeting and exceeding qualitative and quantitative goals in a thoughtful and time-driven manner.&nbsp;</li><li>Commits to the organization&nbsp;– Has the responsibility for aligning one’s own behavior, leadership, and commitment with the needs, priorities, goals, and culture of UWBC.&nbsp;</li><li>Embraces diversity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and embraces engagement of all people, ideas, and backgrounds and aligns with United Way’s values.&nbsp;</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept new challenges to further United Way’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Manages multiple projects and tasks&nbsp;– Effectively manages time and resources to respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals, objectives, and timelines, seeking help when needed to manage priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication effectively in any team setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned). Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and computer.&nbsp;Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp;

Expanded Learning Coordinator

This full-time position is a full time Development Coordinator for Genesee County. &nbsp;The coordinator will be responsible for performing resource development work within a workplace campaign model and assisting in the facilitation of the community impact model through Genesee County. &nbsp;This is a union position, hourly rate $23.70.&nbsp; Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, 14 paid holidays).&nbsp; Send cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:info@unitedwaygenesee.org" target="_blank">info@unitedwaygenesee.org</a> no later than October 31, 2024.&nbsp; The full position description can be found by clicking <a href="http://unitedwaygenesee.org/careers" target="_blank">here</a>.

United Way of Genesee County

Development Coordinator

The OpportunityUnited Way of New York State (UWNYS) seeks an innovative leader to serve as its next President &amp; CEO to shape the future of the network and increase collective impact across the State. Founded in 1975 to bring together local United Ways to have a voice in state policy, the network is at an exciting turning point and evolving to a Thriving United Way model to build upon local expertise and leverage the power of a statewide network to help improve the lives of all New Yorkers. &nbsp;The next President &amp; CEO, in partnership with network members and the Board, will define, shape and support a new strategic vision for the organization. The successful candidate will come with a growth mindset with proven progressive leadership experience, excellent track record in government and philanthropic fundraising, advocacy, and strong communication and networking skills. In June 2024, the UWNYS network completed an organizational visioning process and identified 3 key priority areas for UWNYS: Fundraising, Visibility, and Advocacy. The next President &amp; CEO will position the network as the “go-to” for local solutions and promote the power of the network, expand financial support from government and other sources, influence public policy, develop and manage statewide initiatives, including 211 and ALICE, that support the needs of local United Ways and the constituencies they serve. The next CEO must demonstrate a passion for United Way and be able to engage its membership and other stakeholders to advance the mission through collaboration, professional contacts and strategic communications.About United Way of New York State (UWNYS)Founded in 1975, UWNYS is a statewide advocacy and professional association representing 33 local United Ways across the state with a mission to strengthen the capacity of United Ways to be leaders in achieving results that improve the lives of all New Yorkers. UWNYS is composed of its United Way membership and the 211 networks, with combined annual revenue of $3M and two full-time and two part-time staff. The organization is funded primarily by membership dues from local United Ways and State grants.&nbsp;Essential Duties &amp; ResponsibilitiesNetwork Leadership, Visibility &amp; Support<ul><li>Provide leadership for the UWNYS network by shaping a strategic vision, operational plan, structure and network alignment to achieve the mission &nbsp;</li><li>Serve as a collaborative and guiding force in unifying the United Way system in New York State that leverages the strengths of local United Ways and connects member organizations at the regional and state levels for the greater benefit of all New Yorkers.</li><li>Identify and champion statewide opportunities or the network to increase resources, mission, and visibility of the strength of the network&nbsp;</li><li>Identify needs and support local United Ways with professional tools, guidance, and opportunities – including, but not limited to, hosting professional learning circles, identifying operational cost savings, shared services, and partnership opportunities, managing change, promoting diversity and inclusion, fundraising, and advocacy.&nbsp;</li><li>Foster partnerships and collaborations with local government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and community organizations to streamline service delivery and ensure that 211 is well integrated into the local social service ecosystem.</li><li>Partner with United Way Worldwide (UWW) to elevate the New York State network for new opportunities, identifying best-in-class learning from across the globe, and supporting the evolution to a Thriving United Way model. Represent NYS with UWW state association leadership.</li><li>Elevate the impact of the United Way and 211 networks through increased visibility, communication, and strategic opportunities. &nbsp;</li></ul>Government Relations &amp; Advocacy&nbsp;<ul><li>Serves as the designated spokesperson for UWNYS in communicating with state and federal government officials, press and public at large on network and statewide issues.</li><li>Provide leadership for the development and execution of a public policy agenda to strengthen and support the mission of UWNYS and local United Ways, and the public policy goals of key partners including state and local governments, business, labor and human service agencies.</li></ul>Resource Development &amp; Fundraising&nbsp;<ul><li>Identify public initiatives and funding opportunities for UWNYS and local United Ways to achieve mission. Train and support local United Ways to engage at the state and Federal level.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage grant applications on behalf of the shared network as identified</li><li>Coordinate statewide fundraising and advocacy efforts to support the UWNYS and key statewide initiatives, including the 211 system and ALICE.</li></ul>Board of Directors, Volunteer, and Staff Management&nbsp;<ul><li>Support the Board and committee chairs to develop and implement strategic and operational plans that advance the mission of UWNYS and 211.</li><li>Develop and support the volunteer committees of the network and structure to accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization.</li><li>Oversee the staff of the UWNYS organization, direct and manage staff responsibilities.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversight and support of Board committees, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance</li></ul>Experience, Skills &amp; Competencies&nbsp;<ul><li>Growth and opportunity driven, strategic thinker with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, strong operational skills</li><li>Exemplary non-profit and government relations experience</li><li>Solid knowledge of the state legislative process and ability to navigate the political, economic, and social environments that impact public policy decision making.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Collaborative and creative management style, trustworthy and demonstrates high ethical standards&nbsp;</li><li>Experienced negotiator and facilitator, able to bring people together regardless of differing needs and viewpoints to pursue the common good for network goals, public policy and legislation.</li><li>Well-organized and self-directed, able to think independently and find opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent written &amp; verbal communication skills, proven ability to strategically utilize social media &amp; technology; able to deliver persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics</li><li>Master’s degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; and ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Consistently demonstrates the values and mission of United Way&nbsp;</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned&nbsp;</li></ul>Compensation and BenefitsReports to: Board Chair and Board of Directors&nbsp;Location: This position is required to have a significant presence in the Capital Region of New York State most of the year. New York residency is required.&nbsp;Local travel required: Out-of-town travel occasionally required; ability and willingness to travel around the state to understand the challenges and opportunities of local United Ways, national conferences and trainings.&nbsp;FLSA Classification: ExemptSalary Range: $120K -$150K based on experience, plus excellent benefits package.Start Date:&nbsp;As soon as possible.To apply, please forward a cover letter and resume to Jackie Gordon &nbsp;(<a href="mailto:jackie.gordon@uww.unitedway.org" target="_blank">jackie.gordon@uww.unitedway.org</a>) by January 15, 2025. (No phone inquiries please)This job description lists only the responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position in support of the ADA. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. United Way of New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This policy prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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