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Reports To:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; President and CEOLocation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Must reside in WisconsinThe Director of Strategy and Mission Advancement will lead the strategic direction and mission-driven initiatives of the organization. This role focuses on implementing the organization’s strategic direction, including grant writing and compliance, relationship management, community partnerships, and cross-program strategies to ensure the successful implementation and impact of programs.ABOUT UNITED WAY OF WISCONSIN&nbsp;United Ways improves lives and strengthen communities by mobilizing partners to close gaps and open opportunities so everyone can thrive in Wisconsin. United Way connects partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to tackle the root causes of complex challenges while making a positive impact on the lives of Wisconsinites. Statewide our key initiatives are 211 Wisconsin, Volunteer Wisconsin, Workforce Development, and Techquity Wi. We also provide member support services to local and independent United Ways in Wisconsin, and 211 regional contact centers.&nbsp;CORE COMPETENCIESCandidates must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exercise sound judgment, and dynamic teamwork. The person should excel at effective communication, sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and a strong operational focus. A commitment to adding value to the team with a goal of implementing United Ways strategic direction. The individual should have exceptional listening skills, demonstrate energy and initiative, and show integrity and compassion for all members of the team and community.&nbsp;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:This role is pivotal in advancing the mission of the organization through strategic leadership, effective grant management, and fostering strong community partnerships.Grant Writing and Relationship Management:<ul><li>Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and other sources.</li><li>Write, submit, and manage grant applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements.</li><li>In partnership with senior leadership team develop funding strategies for programs and services including writing and/or leading the submission of grants and proposals to various funding sources.</li><li>Lead other revenue generation and business development initiatives that support 211 Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Information and Referral Exchange.</li><li>Partner with association members to strengthen government and foundation partnerships that support United Way’s strategic direction.</li><li>Communicate clearly with the Chief Executive Officer on opportunities to maintain or grow revenue, and challenges that may impact results.</li></ul>Community Partnerships and Advocacy:<ul><li>Support organization leadership in developing relationships with members, external stakeholders, and policymakers.</li><li>Collect and analyze network needs to inform program strategy and development.</li><li>Represent United Way and 211 at community outreach events and meetings in partnership with program leadership.</li><li>Support the identification of external opportunities to leverage the organization’s brand and programmatic expertise.</li></ul>Compliance and Data Management:<ul><li>Support managers to ensure grant compliance for state, and federal contracts, including timely and accurate reporting and grant renewals.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of data collection systems to report outputs and outcomes, using data to promote, advocate, and inform programming.</li><li>Partner with the Chief Executive Officer to identify business needs and resources to drive a culture of data-driven decision making.</li></ul>Programs and Performance:<ul><li>Support the Chief Executive Officer in overseeing the coordination, integration, and delivery of key programs, contracts, and related services.</li><li>Facilitate agency-wide collaboration, and strategic member network communication.</li><li>Manage communication team to ensure strategic outreach, promotion, and publicity of programs. &nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate strategy and mission advancement in partnership with program managers that lead key statewide programs, including 211 Wisconsin, Volunteer Wisconsin, Techquity Wisconsin, Community Health Workers Training and Apprenticeship, and initiatives aimed at strengthening local United Ways in Wisconsin.</li></ul>Administrative and Fiscal Responsibilities<ul><li>Participate in the budget-development process and maintain fiscal responsibility.</li><li>Develop administrative materials and policies as warranted.</li><li>Serve as a content expert or consultant to the staff and the community at large.</li><li>Act on the CEO’s behalf and/or perform other duties, as necessary.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.</li><li>Minimum of five to seven years of experience that includes grant writing and relationship management that demonstrates growth success.</li><li>Proven success in developing and implementing successful business development strategies.</li><li>Strong leadership and team management abilities.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>High level of integrity and professionalism.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of programmatic work areas and the ability to leverage this expertise in writing and in person.</li></ul>KEY COMPETENCIES<ul><li>Drives Vision &amp; Purpose: Ability to lead large-scale program initiatives with a clear vision and strategic direction.</li><li>Action Oriented: Takes on opportunities and tough challenges with urgency and high energy.</li><li>Collaborates: Proven track record of working with leadership and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Cultivates Innovation: Creates improved ways for the organization to be successful. Ability to develop and implement new and creative approaches to program delivery and improvement while respecting and understanding the organization’s history.</li><li>Drives Engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.</li><li>Business Planning &amp; Analytical Skills: Strong business planning, time management, and analytical abilities to drive performance and results.</li><li>Knowledge of Policy Issues: Understanding of state and national policy issues relevant to the organization, and how they affect internal and external partners.</li><li>Nonprofit Strategy and Knowledge: A clear understanding of the business needs of United Way of Wisconsin and its members, with a focus on fostering strong partnerships.</li><li>Interpersonal &amp; Sales Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills, including sales aptitude and customer relations, with a strong ability to motivate and achieve sales objectives.</li><li>Communication Excellence: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver persuasive reports and presentations tailored to various audiences.</li></ul>Physical and Mental DemandsThe physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone; use hands and fingers repetitively to handle or feel objects or controls and operate computers and other standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms.&nbsp;Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills, work under intensive deadlines and interact with UWWi staff and members and others encountered in the course of work.

United Way of Wisconsin

Director of Strategy and Mission Advancement

POSITION SUMMARY(Eligible for Hybrid/ 3 days in office - Alexandria, VA)The Vice President, Transformation Realization leads the implementation of change practices to realize the United Way Transformation, a comprehensive global program to ensure that United Way is impactful, relevant, and sustainable in its next century of service. As a senior leader in United Way Worldwide’s Transformation Realization Office, the successful candidate will be a seasoned change-management practitioner who embraces and applies UWW’s change methodology to deliver large-scale transformation. The position is ultimately accountable to the UWW President and CEO, the initiating sponsor of the United Way Transformation.&nbsp;The Vice President will apply a broad range of skills to advance successful change in a complex, federated, global nonprofit environment. Combining technical acumen with outstanding management, political savvy, engagement skills, and emotional intelligence, the leader will oversee the execution of multiple interdependent workstreams in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Additionally, the Vice President will build change capability within the United Way network to make it a core competency of the organization.&nbsp;The ideal candidate will actively champion United Way’s mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world, and our vision: a world where every person in every community is thriving. The Vice President will demonstrate a deep commitment to fully realizing the promise of United Way’s transformation.&nbsp;KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLESThe Vice President, Transformation Realization will:<ul><li>Lead the global planning, execution, measurement, and risk mitigation for the United Way Transformation</li><li>Manage a complex, dynamic, integrated change portfolio</li><li>Oversee successful on-time delivery of transformation commitments, both the installation of change activities and full realization of the transformation’s promise</li><li>Engage transformation sponsors to align their initiatives with United Way Transformation goals and standards</li><li>Design and facilitate successful change engagements with a wide array of stakeholders, from senior executives and board members to emerging leaders</li><li>Design and deliver dynamic large-scale change campaigns, including at major events</li><li>Build and manage a global change network to deploy the transformation across 34+ countries and within United Way Worldwide</li><li>Manage the communication and reporting related to the United Way Transformation&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee the operations of the Transformation Realization Office</li><li>Develop and lead the implementation of change-capability building for the United Way network</li></ul>JOB REQUIREMENTSThe person in this role must: &nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrate extensive experience in change management in a complex distributed environment, and provide examples of previous successful strategic transformations within other organizations</li><li>Embrace and apply the United Way change methodology, incorporating their own change experience while sustaining the integrity of a well-established process</li><li>Be skilled in managing a large-scale change portfolio, including excellent planning and integration skills, and the ability to manage many moving parts</li><li>Successfully manage the operations of a change-management team</li><li>Engage effectively with a wide variety of change sponsors, agents, and stakeholders</li><li>Be skilled in facilitating successful communication with stakeholders who have diverse viewpoints and cultural influences</li><li>Through influence, political savvy, and outstanding relationship skills, lead effectively in a federated work environment without corporate controls&nbsp;</li><li>Constantly summarize, assess status, and raise performance issues related to reaching the desired realization outcomes</li><li>Possess strong business acumen and be able to represent the impact and benefits of the program in business terms</li><li>Balance the needs and priorities of different departments and teams within the organization</li><li>Skillfully influence department and team leaders without direct authority and within sponsorship mandates, and communicate and execute the integrated transformation plan with department leaders</li></ul>Minimum requirements include:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred</li><li>Seven to ten years of senior-level change management experience</li><li>Five years of people management and expert-level experience in a similar role</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Excellent organizational and leadership skills</li><li>Strong people skills</li><li>Ability to lead projects in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. &nbsp;It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.SALARY STATEMENTThe salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 per year. Proffered salaries are determined by several factors including applicant’s knowledge, ­­­skills, experience, position, equity, and market.ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDEUnited Way Worldwide seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. If you are passionate about your work and desire to help others achieve enhanced education, income, and health, United Way Worldwide is the place for you.United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf</a>. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@uww.unitedway.org" target="_blank">recruitment@uww.unitedway.org</a>&nbsp;or call 703-683-7860 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.United Way Worldwide is in Old Town Alexandria, VA. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance program, 403(b) plan, tuition assistance, paid time off, family sick leave, medical appointment leave, parental/adoption leave, dress for your day, free parking, onsite gym, monthly volunteering opportunities, and more.UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY &amp; INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLEWe take the broadest possible view of diversity.&nbsp;We value&nbsp;the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.We welcome&nbsp;that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.We believe&nbsp;that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.We strive&nbsp;to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.We commit&nbsp;to using these practices for our business and our communities.Join us in embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every person in every community.

United Way Worldwide

Vice President, Transformation Realization

ABOUT UNITED WAYUnited Way mobilizes communities around the world to close gaps and open opportunities so everyone can thrive. Through our global network spanning 37 countries and 1,100 communities, United Way connects partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to tackle the root causes of the world’s most complex challenges while making a positive impact in the lives of millions of people. Learn more at unitedway.org.&nbsp;INTERN EXPERIENCE AT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDEInterns at United Way Worldwide gain valuable learning and working experience at a leading nonprofit organization. Our goal is to make every intern who works with us learn about the area of work they believe they plan to pursue after graduation. &nbsp;We want each intern to feel included, valuable, and productive in the department in which they are assigned. &nbsp; In addition to the hands-on experience, you’ll receive working at the largest nonprofit in the world, you will be provided with weekly meetings led by subject matter experts and professional development workshops when available.&nbsp;APPLICANT REQUIREMENTSThe internship opportunities are open to current students attending a college or university. Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States and have all documentation at the time of their application. Internship schedules will generally be Mondays through Thursdays, off on Fridays.&nbsp;POSITION DEPARTMENTPublic Policy team; Strategy and InnovationPOSITION SUMMARYThe United Way Public Policy Internship is available to students interested in&nbsp;advancing public policy initiatives within the nonprofit sector. To be considered for this internship, you should have some knowledge of the federal legislative process and possess strong communication, organizational, research, analysis, and relationship-building skills. Preference will be given to applicants with experience interning or working for government entities (local/state/federal), community organizing, or supporting political offices. You will work closely with Public Policy team members to assess government activities of importance to United Way Worldwide and will develop materials and research &nbsp;to assist in our advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives. As an intern, you will conduct important analysis to better inform the work of the team, build key relationships across the United Way network and nonprofit sector partners, and help the team execute high-impact policy events and engagements that support United Way’s work around our four impact areas of Healthy Community, Community Resiliency, Youth Opportunity and Financial Security.PRIMARY PROJECTS<ul><li>Support the gathering of intelligence and information about political and policy issues</li><li>Track, monitor and analyze legislation</li><li>Interact with United Way staff at all levels&nbsp;and with external congressional staff, fellow United Way network partners, and local community groups</li><li>Support annual United Way Advocacy Forum &amp; Capitol Hill Day planning and execution</li><li>Participate in &nbsp;meetings with various stakeholders</li></ul>REQUIRED SKILLS<ul><li>Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school program</li><li>Experience maintaining professional relationships&nbsp;</li><li>Highly proficient writing, analysis, and research skills</li><li>Proficient in MS Office</li></ul>PREFERRED SKILLS<ul><li>Educational background in Political Science, Government/Public Policy, Economics, Social Work, Education, or Public Health preferred</li><li>Successful candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and effective communicators</li><li>General knowledge of legislative process</li></ul>HELPFUL INFORMATION<ul><li>Weekly meetings and supplemental professional development workshops provided onsite</li><li>Complete a learning plan according to school’s requirements for those receiving a grade</li><li>Chance to meet and work with nonprofit subject matter experts and leaders at UWW</li><li>Free coffee &amp; tea onsite</li><li>Free parking at United Way Worldwide’s parking garage</li><li>Near Blue/Yellow Metro line (Braddock Metro Station) and then board Alexandria Free Dash bus that has stops directly across from our building</li></ul>LOCATIONThis internship takes place at the United Way Worldwide office at 701 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314.TIME FRAMESummer – June 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025Pay Rate:&nbsp;$21.00 - $25.00 / hourEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERUnited Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail <a href="mailto:recruitment@uww.unitedway.org" target="_blank">recruitment@uww.unitedway.org</a> or call 703-836-7100 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.DIVERSITY &amp; INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLEUnited Way Worldwide opposes discrimination of any form as evident in our Diversity and Inclusion Statement of Principle. &nbsp;We take the broadest possible view of diversity.We value&nbsp;the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.We welcome&nbsp;that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.We believe&nbsp;that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.We strive&nbsp;to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.We commit&nbsp;to using these practices for our business and our communities.Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.Thank you for your interest in an internship opportunity with United Way Worldwide. You will be contacted if your qualifications are a good match, and you are selected for an interview.

Intern, Public Policy

ABOUT UNITED WAY OF GREENVILLE COUNTY For over 100 years, we have united the community to help people live better, safer, and more successful lives. While our work has evolved to meet the challenges of the day, our vision remains the same: We believe everyone should have access to the tools and opportunities that empower them to achieve their full potential. &nbsp;MISSION &amp; VISION Our mission is to mobilize people and resources to improve lives, strengthen the community, and advance equity for the benefit of all. Our vision is a Greenville County where all people have access to the opportunities to achieve their full potential. &nbsp;STAR VALUES Our focus on collaboration, internally and externally, connects our team and work to our community so we can achieve the balance and symmetry needed to consistently show up for all of Greenville County. SUPPORT- We collaborate with our team, stakeholders and organizations to support our community and move our mission forward. TRUST- With integrity and respect, we embrace transparency and build relationships with each other and the community to deliver on our promises. ACT- Each day we show up to do our best work for our coworkers, our investors and our community by staying proactive, adaptable and innovative. REFLECT- We reflect the change we wish to see within our communities by holding each other accountable to our mission, recognizing how our leadership today will impact the future of Greenville County. &nbsp;WHERE WE SERVE United Way of Greenville We serve people across the cities of Greenville, Greer, Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, Mauldin, and Travelers Rest. Our impact also extends to the following communities: Berea, City View, Dunean, Five Forks, Gantt, Golden Grove, Judson, Parker, Piedmont, Sans Souci, Marietta, Taylors, Tigerville, Wade Hampton, Ware Place, and Welcome. OUR STRATEGY Poverty is persistent in Greenville County. We can’t let it win—because everyone deserves a shot at a better life. Our donor base is changing. So much we. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z and beyond, we must adapt and evolve to remain relevant. To flip the script and win for our community, United Way of Greenville County must inspire and activate donors to increase access and reduce barriers to higher earnings for low-income earning members of the community. &nbsp;WHERE WE PLAY Our strategy to reduce barriers to higher earnings starts with increasing access in four critical areas: Affordable Housing Post Secondary Education This is not a contract. No information in this document will alter the At-Will Employment Relationship. High-Quality, Affordable Childcare Transportation and Mobility INVEST IN ONLY WHAT WORKS Nobody likes a bad investment. Data-driven decision-making ensures we’re making smart choices. TELL STORIES THAT CHANGE NARRATIVES AND INSPIRE Knowing is only half the battle. To unite the community behind real solutions, we tell stories that reframe common narratives about the causes of poverty and how to solve it. FIGHT FOR POLICIES THAT HELP, NOT HURT It takes more than money to win for our community. We advocate at all levels of government for policies that help us beat back poverty. &nbsp;POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Community Initiatives is a key member of the Community Impact Team with responsibility for the development and implementation of high-impact community programs and partnerships that reduce barriers to higher earnings for low-income community members. This role will be responsible for identifying key opportunities, launching and managing initiatives, and driving measurable results that align with United Way’s mission and How We Win strategy. The Director of Community Initiatives also strives to achieve positive outcomes by leveraging individual and organizational relationships, engaging stakeholders, and demonstrating impact. Reports to : Vice President, Community Impact Location: Greenville, SC FLSA Status: Exempt Key Relationships: External: United Way funded partners, foundation staff, Greenville County’s corporate, civic, volunteer, community, and religious leaders. Local, state, and federal agency leaders and key staff. United Way state and national network leaders. Internal: Volunteers associated with VITA and Community Impact Committee; United Way staff. &nbsp;ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES Initiative Leadership and Development • Leads UWGC Community Impact teammates to implement programmatic initiatives, execute detailed project plans, and ensure resource accessibility/availability to achieve equitable outcomes. • Strategically leads and aligns processes for UWGC’s signature initiatives, Opportunity Center, 2-1-1, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, to further UWGC’s community impact. • Pilots, tests, and scales innovative programs that align with United Way’s mission and organizational strategy. • Serves as a thought leader by identifying and championing strategies, communicating UWGC’s strategic direction and priorities, and demonstrating impact to external audiences. • Researches, collects, and utilizes data and best practices to identify and implement solutions that reduce barriers to higher earnings for low-income community members. • Maintains a current understanding of and effectively articulates United Way of Greenville County’s How We Win strategy, impact initiatives, and results. This is not a contract. No information in this document will alter the At-Will Employment Relationship. Impact Management • Cross-functionally, develops and oversees measurement framework to ensure documentation of targets and regularly scheduled review of data measuring Community Impact program efficacy. • Utilizes a data-driven approach to develop, manage, and evaluate initiatives. • Evaluates progress and determines if recalibration is necessary. Ensures that problems are addressed quickly, and appropriate measures are taken in partnership with the Vice President of Community Impact. Relationship Management • Convenes and connects relevant influencers to develop strategic and programmatic partnerships that help low-income community members become financially stable. Manages and navigates often complex, multi-faceted relationships with public, private, funded, and unfunded partners. • Maintains knowledge of current and evolving community needs, resources, trends, and best practices to develop and implement impactful solutions. Participates in appropriate internal and external committees. • Ensures frequent and ongoing input from the community. • Creates and maintains a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability between community stakeholders, partners, and United Way staff. Be an effective ambassador of United Way programs and initiatives. Internal Leadership • Provides oversight, guidance, and coaching to direct reports. • Proactively responds to and resolves issues regarding funding, staffing, capacity, local community need, and other barriers. • Advises fundraising teams in securing resources and aligning grant funding. • Works with teammates to develop annual line-item budgets for initiatives. Provides oversight and monitoring for initiative budgets. • Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in a related field. • Five to five seven years of related professional experience. • Experience in team leadership and management, strategic thinking, program development and implementation, volunteer management, research, evaluation, and report writing. • Strong written communication skills. • Experience with meeting facilitation, public speaking, and training. • Knowledge and use of current Microsoft Office and its applications. Database experience a plus.HOW TO APPLY Submit your resume and cover letter to <a href="mailto:talent@unitedwaygc.org" target="_blank">talent@unitedwaygc.org</a> with “Director of Community Initiatives” in the subject line. United Way of Greenville County offers competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include health, dental and vision insurance where United Way of Greenville County pays generously towards the cost of these benefits for employees and their families. United Way of Greenville County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

United Way of Greenville County

Director of Community Investments

United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) fights for the economic well-being of all people in Greater Cincinnati so our entire community can thrive – now and in the future. The Public Policy and Advocacy Manager is integral to UWGC’s policy and advocacy work across UWGC’s nine-county, three-state region. As a leading convenor and philanthropic investor, UWGC strengthens systems supporting family well-being. Through policy and advocacy, we can achieve short- and long-term wins that make systems work for families.
The Public Policy and Advocacy Manager will provide strategic leadership and daily management of efforts that advance our local, state and federal policy agenda while also building the advocacy capacity of our staff, volunteers and partners.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
<ul><li>Provide day-to-day support for staff, volunteers and partners to influence policy at national, state and local levels.</li>
<li>Track identified legislative and public policy priorities and update UWGC staff and volunteers on status changes.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the director to identify and create strategies for calls to action with UWGC constituencies.</li>
<li>Build advocacy capacity of UWGC staff, volunteers and partners through professional development, convenings and issue education.</li>
<li>Support relationships with existing and new community partners, coalition members and lawmakers.</li>
<li>Represent UWGC at coalitions, conferences, task forces and legislative meetings.</li>
<li>Use UWGC messaging and message frames to prepare action alerts, talking points and testimony, issue briefs, letters, press statements, opinion editorials, website updates, blogs, and legislative and public policy reports.</li>
<li>Stay informed of national best practices and trends and provides strategic advice about how to integrate into UWGC’s public policy and advocacy work.</li>
<li>Monitor program quality and impact and creates reports.</li>
<li>Manage projects and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Work to grow UWGC’s advocacy network.</li>
<li>Organize and execute advocacy events and initiatives.</li>
<li>Together with the Public Policy and Advocacy Director, support the UWGC Public Policy Committee.</li>
</ul>Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and at least three years’ full-time, professional work experience with significant responsibilities. Education cannot substitute for work experience.</li>
<li>Team orientation, ambition, and a strong work ethic.</li>
<li>Willing to work weekends and evenings and travel throughout Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana as necessary.</li>
<li>Access to a car, possession of a valid driver’s license, and proof of current automobile insurance.</li>
<li>Complete and pass all background checks and security clearances.</li>
</ul>Core Competencies:
<ul><li>Believe authentically in UWGC’s work and understand the vital role that building champions for our work plays in realizing our vision.</li>
<li>Work proactively and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li>
<li>Successfully collaborate across teams and organizations to achieve results.</li>
<li>Have excellent written and oral communication skills and strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Be comfortable with qualitative and quantitative data.</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and ensure positive relationships with partner organizations and constituencies.</li>
<li>Meet deadlines and show initiative in taking on new tasks and projects.</li>
<li>Seek out information, solutions to problems, and relevant opportunities.</li>
<li>Embrace technology and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with Salesforce, Asana and advocacy software (Muster, Voter Voice, or similar) is a bonus.</li>
</ul>Salary starting $60,000, plus competitive benefits package.
Applicants should apply by&nbsp;Friday, February&nbsp;16, 2024,&nbsp;via the link below:
<a href="https://jobapply.page.link/fYcx6" target="_blank">https://jobapply.page.link/fYcx6</a>
UWGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

United Way of Greater Cincinnati

Public Policy and Advocacy Manager

United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) is seeking a Grant Writer who will be responsible for managing and expanding the grant funding development efforts that support advancing the United Way of the Big Bend mission.&nbsp; Primary responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, writing proposals, managing timelines, and ensuring that budget and grant reporting requirements are met.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;UWBB serves eight counties in the Big Bend area with the mission to raise awareness, mobilize resources and find collaborative, targeted solutions for our community’s most vital concerns.&nbsp; We lead the communities we serve by engaging and connecting with others who share our commitment to help our neighbors, friends and colleagues who are living in poverty and/or struggling to make ends meet.
Schedule:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tallahassee, FL
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Work with leadership to develop and implement an annual grants strategy to secure new and maintain renewable grant funding</li>
<li>Research and identify grant opportunities that align with UWBB’s mission, initiatives and impact programs</li>
<li>Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely and compelling grant proposals/applications</li>
<li>Perform continuous grant oversight, monitoring, reporting and compliance</li>
<li>Work with Finance Team to track and report annual grant revenue on a timely basis</li>
<li>Assist Finance Team with grant financial reporting as needed for audit inquiries</li>
<li>Work closely with Community Impact staff to ensure the collection of relevant outcome data and development and measurement of performance objectives</li>
<li>Serve as primary contact for all grantors</li>
<li>Coordinate with Communications team to ensure proper recognition of grantors as applicable</li>
</ul>Applicants should:
<ul><li>Be familiar with grant research techniques, application and management processes</li>
<li>Have highly effective written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Excel at multi-tasking, meeting overlapping deadlines and deliverables</li>
<li>Be able to collaborate effectively within and outside of the organization</li>
<li>Work well both independently and as a member of team</li>
</ul>Education, Experience and Key Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Minimum of two years of experience in grant writing, management and reporting</li>
<li>Experience with state and federal grant application and management preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and outcome measurement practices a plus</li>
<li>Experience developing and monitoring budgets a plus</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite</li>
<li>Access to reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license</li>
</ul>Work Environment:
<ul><li>Workplace culture that is family-oriented and supports teamwork and collaboration</li>
<li>Professional office setting – in-office position</li>
<li>Occasional travel within UWBB neighboring county footprint</li>
<li>Work Week:&nbsp; M-R 8:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m., F 8:30 am-12:00 pm with some early morning, evening and weekend hours during peak times</li>
<li>Physical demands:&nbsp; Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, bending, occasional lifting, regularly moving throughout the building between floors</li>
<li>Regular use of standard office equipment</li>
</ul>Excellent Benefits:&nbsp; Health, life and LTD Insurance, retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, holiday time, half-day Fridays and one remote workday per week.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:unitedway@uwbb.org" target="_blank">unitedway@uwbb.org</a> by February 23, 2024.&nbsp; &nbsp;
EOE/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Drug Free
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.&nbsp; Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
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 the Big Bend Inc

United Way of the Big Bend

Grant Writer

Development Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Department:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TOLEDO OFFICE, HYBRID
FLSA Job Status:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FULL TIME - Exempt
Salary Range:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$45,000.00 - $50,000.00
Reports to:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director, Development &amp; Major Gifts
&nbsp;STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
This role is accountable for achieving fundraising goals within a portfolio of corporate campaign accounts, individual donors of all levels including major gifts, and other revenue sources, utilizing year-round strategies to build and maintain superior relationships, cultivate donors, and engage community members in the work of United Way of Greater Toledo to meet and exceed revenue goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
<ul><li>Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects through visits and other forms of direct personal contact in accordance with performance targets.</li>
<li>Inspire and mobilize individual and corporate donors to give, advocate, and volunteer by discovering their interests and proposing alignment with our mission and activities.</li>
<li>Utilize knowledge gathered from donor meetings to develop and implement year-round strategies to engage, cultivate, and steward individual, workplace, and corporate donors.</li>
<li>Execute on short-term and long-range strategic fund-raising goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Develop and manage volunteer and donor stewardship programs that help forward goals of the Resource Development team.</li>
<li>Attend and provide support to donor cultivation and fundraising events as needed.</li>
<li>Work with appropriate staff to create and implement prospect research and cultivation strategies to maximize potential for corporate and individual giving.</li>
<li>Partner with Community Impact staff to understand current program innovations and align them with funding opportunities for donors and prospects.</li>
<li>Work with other departments to ensure cross-functional collaboration and information-sharing.</li>
<li>Maintain Andar database as a tool to help build relationships by keeping accurate and up-to-date account records.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Utilize Andar to support data-informed decision-making about workplace accounts and analyze donor information for trends, gaps, and opportunities for revenue growth.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Evaluate and assess current efforts and propose opportunities for progress and advancement.</li>
<li>Assist in Event Planning (In person &amp; Virtual)</li>
<li>Prepare or Assist in Preparing Campaign Materials</li>
</ul>ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul><li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree desired but not required with at least two (2) years’ experience in fundraising, sales, or public speaking.</li>
<li>Experience building relationships with volunteers, donors, customers, or others.</li>
<li>Experience with managing multiple projects at one time.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Or, a comparable combination of education and work experience.</li>
</ul>KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
<ul><li>Strong ability and interest in building relationships and working with people.</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking and writing.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with high attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of standard office hours.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.</li>
<li>Ability to be an enthusiastic team-player with a positive attitude.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects.</li>
<li>Knowledge of business and social community.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.</li>
<li>Ability to learn and become proficient in use of relevant software.</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain confidential and sensitive information.</li>
</ul>We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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.
DEI STATEMENT:&nbsp;
United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) strives to ensure that we are meeting the needs of individuals across Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties in a meaningful and appropriate manner. We cannot truly “Live United” until we fervently advocate for BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people and other marginalized communities. United Way examines and addresses the systems, institutions, and policies that have caused and perpetuated racial and socioeconomic disparities, specifically in the areas of Education, Financial Stability, Health, and Housing. This includes acknowledging the role that philanthropy plays in upholding such structures. When individuals of all ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and gender/sexual identities can live and participate in functions of life without fear, then, and only then, can we “Live United”.
The United Way of Greater Toledo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

United Way of Greater Toledo

Development Officer

Position Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SR. DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Department:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TOLEDO OFFICE, HYBRID
FLSA Job Status:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FULL TIME, EXEMPT
Salary Range:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $50,000.00 - $60,000.00
Organizational Relationships:
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reports to:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senior Director, Resource Development
STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
This role is accountable for achieving fundraising goals within a portfolio of corporate campaign accounts, individual donors of all levels, including major gifts, and other revenue sources, utilizing year-round strategies to build and maintain superior relationships, cultivate donors, and engage community members in the work of United Way of Greater Toledo to meet and exceed revenue goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
<ul><li>Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects through visits and other forms of direct personal contact in accordance with performance targets.</li>
<li>Inspire and mobilize individual and corporate donors to give, advocate, and volunteer by discovering their interests and proposing alignment with our mission and activities.</li>
<li>Utilize knowledge gathered from donor meetings to develop and implement year-round strategies to engage, cultivate, and steward individual, workplace, and corporate donors.</li>
<li>Develop and implement long-term strategies for building relationships, deepening engagement, and increasing revenue generation from a portfolio of major donors ($10,000+) and high-performing corporate partners.</li>
<li>Engage new or lapsed corporate partners and individual donor prospects by involving stakeholders with our work in creative and strategic ways.</li>
<li>Work with committees of volunteers to aid in donor prospecting and engagement efforts with corporations and individuals.</li>
<li>Deepen individual donor involvement through cultivation and solicitation of planned gifts.</li>
<li>Propose and execute on short-term and long-range strategic fund-raising goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Develop and manage volunteer and donor stewardship programs that help forward goals of the Resource Development team.</li>
<li>Attend and provide support to donor cultivation and fundraising events as needed.</li>
<li>Create and implement prospect research and cultivation strategies to maximize potential for corporate and individual giving.</li>
<li>Partner with Community Impact staff to understand current program innovations and align them with funding opportunities for donors and prospects.</li>
<li>Work with other departments to ensure cross-functional collaboration and information-sharing.</li>
<li>Maintain Andar database as a tool to help build relationships by keeping accurate and up-to-date account records.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Utilize Andar to support data-informed decision-making about workplace accounts and analyze donor information for trends, gaps, and opportunities for revenue growth.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Evaluate and assess current efforts and propose opportunities for progress and advancement.</li>
</ul>ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul><li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with at least four (4) years’ experience in fundraising, sales, or relationship building (nonprofit fundraising preferred).</li>
<li>Experience building relationships with volunteers, donors, customers, or others.</li>
<li>Experience with managing multiple projects at one time.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Or, a comparable combination of education and work experience.</li>
</ul>KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
<ul><li>Strong ability and interest in building relationships and working with people.</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking and writing.</li>
<li>Ability to be proactive, tenacious, and solve problems to work toward organizational goals.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with high attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of standard office hours.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.</li>
<li>Ability to be an enthusiastic team-player with a positive attitude.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects.</li>
<li>Knowledge of business and social community.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.</li>
<li>Ability to learn and become proficient in use of relevant software.</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain confidential and sensitive information.</li>
</ul>We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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.
DEI STATEMENT:&nbsp;
United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) strives to ensure that we are meeting the needs of individuals across Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties in a meaningful and appropriate manner. We cannot truly “Live United” until we fervently advocate for BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people and other marginalized communities. United Way examines and addresses the systems, institutions, and policies that have caused and perpetuated racial and socioeconomic disparities, specifically in the areas of Education, Financial Stability, Health, and Housing. This includes acknowledging the role that philanthropy plays in upholding such structures. When individuals of all ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and gender/sexual identities can live and participate in functions of life without fear, then, and only then, can we “Live United”.
The United Way of Greater Toledo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Senior Development Officer

Organizational Overview
United Way of the Mid-South is a multi-million-dollar non-profit, public charitable foundation that mobilizes financial and human resources, across 8-counties, to meet critical needs and to help ensure that hundreds of thousands of Mid-Southerners can achieve their highest potential. We support high-performing nonprofit agencies that are on the front lines fighting to decrease poverty in our community by addressing the essential building blocks for success – education, financial stability, and health – while maintaining vital safety net services in food, shelter, and safety for individuals facing crisis situations. By joining United Way of the Mid-South, you are uniting with a team that is moving the needle on poverty and making our community a place where everyone can thrive.
Position Overview 
The United Way of the Mid-South (UWMS) is seeking a well-organized and independent leader to serve as a Mobile Assistant Site Coordinator for a Free Tax Preparation/ VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) mobile tax site providing free tax preparation at various locations. Assisting with overseeing a mobile free tax site, which offers free federal and state income tax preparation for qualifying families and individuals from January - April. With the guidance of Community Impact leadership, this individual will assist in the management of a Free Tax Preparation/VITA site.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities 
<ul><li>The Mobile Assistant Site Coordinator will assist in managing a mobile tax site for the tax season, providing Free Tax preparation at various locations.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Helping to recruit, schedule and manage volunteer tax preparers for the season, ensuring all volunteers have obtained the necessary certifications.</li>
<li>Conduct Quality Reviews of returns filed by fellow volunteers.</li>
<li>Assist in site management including, maintaining confidentiality, client services, tax return review and transmission, and volunteer relations</li>
<li>Provides support and guidance to volunteer staff who prepare electronic tax returns for low and moderate-income taxpayers.</li>
<li>Responsible for the collaboration with the United Way Agency partners who will help in identifying potential clients for tax preparation.</li>
<li>Assisting with tax preparation when necessary.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Completing the Volunteer Standards of Conduct, Intake/Interview/Quality Review, Site Coordinator, advanced IRS Tax Law, HSA and Military certifications</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assisting in providing regular reports to UWMS to support IRS reporting requirements.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Qualifications
<ul><li>A general understanding of income tax law is helpful, paid IRS-sponsored training will be provided</li>
<li>Successful completion of the IRS advanced course is required to provide quality control, support, and guidance to volunteers</li>
<li>Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and display a supportive and professional disposition with diverse populations</li>
<li>Experience and comfort serving clients from diverse backgrounds</li>
<li>Comfort with technology (computers, software, internet platforms, etc)</li>
<li>Self-motivated with a high degree of flexibility, creativity, and independence</li>
<li>Flexible schedule (some assignments will require weekend/evening work)</li>
<li>Possess excellent organizational, leadership, and management skills</li>
<li>Reliable transportation to drive to the tax site and transport all necessary equipment as needed.</li>
<li>Flexible schedule (some assignments will require weekend/evening work)</li>
</ul>Physical Requirements
This position requires the employee to be able to lift 30 pounds.&nbsp; The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.&nbsp; The employee is frequently required to use finger and hand motion, and to reach using arms and hands.&nbsp;&nbsp; The position may also require significant walking and capability to climb stairs.&nbsp; The employee will need to have the ability to talk to and hear customers during events.&nbsp; Specific visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.&nbsp; There may be additional physical requirements associated with off-site corporate or volunteer events.
WORKING CONDITIONS
United Way of the Mid-South is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.&nbsp; This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment action.
&nbsp;United Way of the Mid-South will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. United Way of the Mid-South is committed to demonstrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and community. We value the unique skills and contributions of each individual and believe in the power of collective leadership, accountability, and unity.
This position requires a valid Driver’s License, car insurance and reliable transportation.&nbsp; The position also requires flexible hours outside of normal business hours and some local travel to meet with partners.
Other Duties
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
United Way Core Competencies for ALL Staff 
<ul><li>Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.&nbsp; This drives their performance and professional motivations.</li>
<li>Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before the process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.</li>
<li>Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.</li>
<li>Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.</li>
<li>Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.</li>
</ul>

United Way of the Mid-South

Free Tax Prep Mobile Assistant Site Coordinator

Manager of&nbsp;Financial Stability&nbsp;Initiatives&nbsp;
Issue Area Team – Impact Division&nbsp;
United&nbsp;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&nbsp;United&nbsp;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;
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&nbsp;Financial Stability&nbsp;Initiatives&nbsp;managesinvestmentsand initiatives&nbsp;related to the development, implementation, and scale of financial stability efforts,&nbsp;aiding&nbsp;in the creation and advancement of&nbsp;economic stability strategies&nbsp;to&nbsp;self-sufficiency&nbsp;and economic mobility for&nbsp;households throughout&nbsp;Central Indiana. 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&nbsp;financial stability&nbsp;and economic opportunity.&nbsp;Additionally, this position works in a collaborative and integrated manner across the&nbsp;Issue Based team and&nbsp;Impact&nbsp;division&nbsp;as well as across all&nbsp;other&nbsp;areas of UWCI to ensure&nbsp;that the&nbsp;organizational goals and strategies are realized, and to&nbsp;assist&nbsp;Central Indiana in making&nbsp;significant progress&nbsp;toward meeting its poverty reduction goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Position&nbsp;Summary&nbsp;
Under the direction of the Director of Economic Mobility in the Impact Division, the Manager of Financial Stability Initiatives will implement and manage a variety of&nbsp;initiatives and&nbsp;projects&nbsp;supporting&nbsp;United Way's&nbsp;Economic Mobility strategy including&nbsp;Center for Working Familiesand&nbsp;Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).&nbsp;This position requires strong knowledge of community practices to increase economic mobility, including financial stability programming.In collaboration with the Issue Based Team, the&nbsp;Manager of Financial Stability Initiatives&nbsp;aids in the creation and advancement of pathways to economic mobility for households in Central Indiana.  &nbsp;
Position Duties &amp; Responsibilities&nbsp;
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Lead&nbsp;a portfolio of&nbsp;investments and initiatives&nbsp;advancingthe development, implementation, and scale of financial stability efforts anchored within the&nbsp;Center for Working Families™&nbsp;framework, an integrated service model supporting families to increase income, reduce expenses, and build assets.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Responsible for the coordination, implementation, and oversight of&nbsp;Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program&nbsp;(VITA)&nbsp;federal grant in support of low-income and elderly resident tax preparation&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;(project-based during tax season beginning in October lasting until June).&nbsp;
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</ul><ul><li>
Establish, manage, and scale financial stability programming in collaboration with external partners&nbsp;through&nbsp;training, technical&nbsp;assistance, thought partnership, and convening.  &nbsp;
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Prioritize and promptly 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, and/or&nbsp;providing&nbsp;information and resources to&nbsp;assist&nbsp;the organizations. &nbsp;
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Collaborate with UWCI staff to measure and report on the impact of financial stability services, while simultaneously&nbsp;interfacing&nbsp;with community-based organization partners to review funded grantees' evaluation reports and&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;grantees' progress in achieving key&nbsp;objectives, ensuring&nbsp;timely&nbsp;reporting of UWCI grant-funded activities, metrics, and related outcomes.Build, maintain, and prioritize trusted relationships with partner organizations, manage appropriate and timely correspondence through a variety of mediums.&nbsp;Strive to be the best partner to all stakeholders.&nbsp;
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Collaborate with Director of Economic Mobility to manage special grant making programs as assigned, responsible for adhering to&nbsp;and&nbsp;ongoing management within&nbsp;the departmental budget.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Collaborate cross-functionally across the UWCI organization to ensure all initiatives are integrated across UWCI's&nbsp;Issue BasedStrategies, and across UWCI's goals for donors to Give, Advocate and Volunteer.&nbsp;
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Perform&nbsp;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. The ability&nbsp;to collect data,&nbsp;establish&nbsp;facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions is essential.&nbsp;The 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;
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration,&nbsp;psychology&nbsp;or related&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with a focus on nonprofit management and/or governance&nbsp;strongly preferred.  &nbsp;
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At least (5) years' experience working in a relevant field including&nbsp;financial stability&nbsp;programming, economic development, nonprofit management, and/or intermediary effortsrequired.&nbsp;
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Experience working within and across a broad range of&nbsp;financial stability and&nbsp;workforce development-based systems including interfacing with community-based organizations, employers, educational institutions, state and local partners, workforce ecosystem intermediaries, and other system 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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</ul><ul><li>
Must possess excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills, as well as a sense of humor, diplomacy and discretion, critical thinking, and judgment.  &nbsp;
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Knowledge of the Central Indiana&nbsp;economic mobility ecosystem, key stakeholders operational within&nbsp;financial stability and&nbsp;workforce 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:&nbsp;Economic Mobility Director&nbsp;
Position Leads:&nbsp;n/a&nbsp;
FLSA 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&nbsp;$60's, depending on experience&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&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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