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United Way of the Bluegrass

Director, 211

Who we are:United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) has been a leader and motivator of change for real solutions in Central Kentucky for 96 years. UWBG helps to advance the common good of the community by creating opportunities for a better life for all.&nbsp;To achieve this, UWBG focuses on four key pillars of success:&nbsp;<ol><li>Basic needs</li><li>Student success</li><li>School readiness</li><li>Financial stability</li></ol>UWBG works to make a lasting difference by ensuring that situations, basic needs, injustices, inequities, lack of resources, and other obstacles and barriers are addressed in ways that move families forward, not hold them back. Through the diverse ways it funds programs and agencies that make quality, early childhood education opportunities available to thousands of children across our region, UWBG helps to make sure the next generation is equipped with the skills to succeed in school and in life. UWBG is also committed to investment in economic empowerment so that low-to-middle income families have the resources and support to meet needs, weather emergencies, and make investments toward a brighter&nbsp;future.&nbsp;UWBG employs 35 staff members, 6 of whom make up the senior management team, and a 20-member board of directors. The current operating budget is $3.5M.Where we are:Lexington, Kentucky, is known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” home to world-renowned horse farms and the historic Keeneland Racecourse. Nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, it features rolling hills, scenic landscapes, and a vibrant urban core, where innovation, businesses, and communities thrive. The city blends southern charm with a lively cultural scene, including art galleries, music venues, and the University of Kentucky. With a strong sense of community and rich historical roots, Lexington offers a lifestyle that is both inspiring and grounded, an ideal setting for bold leadership and visionary change.The successful President &amp; CEO will focus on the following areas of&nbsp;impact and responsibility:Community ImpactThe President &amp; CEO is responsible for the overall impact of UWBG on the community, with particular emphasis on increasing its capacity to drive the impact agenda. The President &amp; CEO will be working closely with the Staff and the Board of Directors to craft and adapt the strategy to achieve this increased impact, including raising the funds to support it. They will establish and build relationships with top leaders in the community, including those representing the highest levels in business, government, and non-profit sectors.Resource DevelopmentThe President &amp; CEO is charged to drive key results in fundraising; to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners; to leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities; and to promote a culture of fundraising in the organization, both at the staff and board level. Additionally, the President &amp; CEO should develop strategies to diversify mission-driven revenue through grants, contracts,&nbsp;etc.Strategic ManagementThe President &amp; CEO serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation. They partner with the Board of Directors and the UWBG Senior Leadership team to craft organizational goals and develop strategies to ensure that they are achieved. They ensure coordination and alignment of all UWBG’s activities to strategic direction in the areas of community impact, resource development, and staff alignment.Organization ManagementThe President &amp; CEO is accountable for building and leading high-performing teams, ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organizational results. They maintain accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within policies set by the Board of Directors.&nbsp; The President &amp; CEO assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing; directly supervises Senior Leadership positions and establishes individual goals; works with the VP of Finance to manage organizational spending, monitor budget compliance, and mitigate financial risks; and ensures that UWBG goals of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers are&nbsp;met.POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Board of Directors, the President &amp; CEO is the leader of the organization, establishing a vision for community impact and/or collective impact that is achieved through the efforts of a diverse team of high-performing leaders, staff, and volunteers alike. The President &amp; CEO is the Chief Mobilizer and Chief Ambassador; &nbsp;they leverage the power of relationships and networks, and work across private, public, and corporate sectors to improve conditions in the community. The President &amp; CEO possesses a high level of broad business and management skills and is effective at generating resources and financial support for the organization. The President &amp; CEO is dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good–creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies for broad investment and impact. The President &amp; CEO is the steward of the brand and understands their role in growing and protecting the reputation of UWBG. They are responsible for building trust in UWBG and its relevance in the community. They value the network and strive to leverage UWBG’s breadth of community presence, relationships, and&nbsp;strategy.The Ideal Candidate Profile:<ol><li>We seek a leader who can raise community awareness and clearly communicate an innovative vision for United Way of the Bluegrass.</li><li>The ideal candidate is a self-starter who builds authentic donor and stakeholder relationships with professionalism and has a proven fundraising record.</li><li>The candidate should have significant nonprofit or comparable leadership experience, with the ability to work effectively with volunteers, boards, and government entities.</li><li>The leader must command stakeholder confidence, promote diversity, and build community collaborations.</li><li>The President &amp; CEO will provide innovative, collaborative leadership to grow resources, address community priorities, and ensure operational and fiscal integrity.</li><li>The candidate must be intellectually curious, innovative, business-savvy, and politically astute.</li><li>The leader should embody integrity, accountability, good judgment, flexibility, strong communication skills, and a high energy level with a sense of humor.</li><li>The role requires significant executive leadership experience, strong management skills, and expertise in finance, HR, contracts, and strategic planning.</li><li>The candidate must excel in planning, communication, and relationship-building with community stakeholders, business executives, foundation officials, donors, high-level government officials, and the media.</li></ol>Required Qualifications and Experience:<ul><li>A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university is required; an advanced degree or equivalent experience is&nbsp;preferred.</li><li>10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector.</li><li>Proven fundraising experience securing significant philanthropic, corporate, and institutional financial support.</li><li>Experience with strategic planning and implementation</li><li>Demonstrated successful experience in fiscal management and budget oversight, and compliance functions.</li><li>Proficiency in data analytics and impact measurement in the nonprofit sector.</li><li>Public advocacy experience at local, state, and federal levels</li><li>Successful grant writing and management experience</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Open and participative management style</li><li>Ability to work successfully with diverse groups and across multiple generations</li><li>Demonstrable integrity and accountability in leadership roles</li><li>The candidate must work on-site with flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed.</li></ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits United Way of Blue Grass offers a competitive annual salary range of $160,000 to $190,000, with the final offer determined by education, training, experience, and proven performance. In addition, the comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. There is also an opportunity for a performance-based bonus. Relocation assistance is available to support a smooth transition.Application Process To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application package—including a cover letter, resume, and statement of salary preference.Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. Please continue to review our vacancy listing for other career opportunities. The position will remain open until it is filled.Projected Timeline for Recruitment (Flexible and Subject to Change)Application period:&nbsp;August-SeptemberPrescreening Interviews:&nbsp;August-SeptemberPanel Interviews: October-NovemberStart Date:&nbsp;December 1, 2025United Way of Bluegrass is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and community members.

President & CEO - United Way of the Bluegrass

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

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