The Executive Director is the leader of the organization, establishing a vision for Community Impact that is achieved through the efforts of a diverse team, volunteers and staff alike. The Executive Director leverages the strength of relationships and networks, and works across private, public and corporate sectors to improve the lives of people in the community. The Executive Director possesses a high level of business and management skills and is effective at generating resources and financial support for the organization. The Executive Director is the steward of the UWWC reputation and understands their role in growing and protecting it. They are responsible for building trust in the UWWC and its relevance in the community. The Executive Director values the collaboration among the Eastern North Carolina United Ways and the entire United Way network and strives to leverage UWWC’s breadth of community presence, relationships, and strategy.
Strategic Management
- The Executive Director 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 UWWC staff to craft organizational goals and develops strategies to ensure that they are achieved. They ensure coordination and alignment of all UWWC activities to strategic direction in the areas of community impact, resource development, and staff alignment.
- The Executive Director is responsible for the overall impact of UWWC on the community. The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors to develop and adapt the strategy to achieve this impact. They will establish and build relationships with leaders in the community, including those representing the highest levels in business, government and non-profit sectors.
Resource Development
- The Executive Director is charged to drive key results in community fundraising. With volunteer partnerships identifies, cultivates and solicits prospective investors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners; leverages 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.
Foundation
- Currently under development to operate exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and carry out the purposes of the establishment of community initiatives that will measurably impact and improve the lives of residents in Wayne County, NC and benefit the UWWC. The Executive Director will provide leadership to volunteers in the solicitation of gifts and bequests to the Foundation and provide oversight of all functions of the Foundation.
Organization Management
- The Executive Director is accountable for building and leading high-performing teams, ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organizational results. They will maintain accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within policies set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing; directly supervises all staff and establishes individual goals; works with the CFO for Hire to manage organizational spending, monitor budget compliance, and mitigate financial risks; and ensures the UWWC goals of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers are met.
- Seven to 10 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector (United Way experience is desirable) and interacting with volunteers and diverse boards. Alternately, extensive experience in the leadership and management of organizations of comparable size and mission.
- Ability to command the confidence and respect of stakeholders.
- Experience in or across multiple sectors, including nonprofit, public and corporate environments.
- Experience in developing partnerships, building teams and conflict management.
- Experience in building revenue and increasing philanthropic support.
- Ability to convey a vision of the organization’s strategic future to staff, volunteers, and investors.
- Solid hands-on budget management skills including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
Qualities
- Have unquestioned integrity; a long-term perspective; a strong sense of accountability; a practical ability to get things done; wisdom and good judgment; a fair and thoughtful approach to management, combined with the flexibility and courage to shift direction and experiment with new initiatives; excellent verbal and written communication skills; a high energy level.
- Computer skills, including MS Office
Salary range $55,000 - $78,000 based on education and experience. UWWC offers a competitive benefit package including health care and dental benefits, Simplified Employee Pension, vacation, sick time, vehicle. Relocation expenses negotiable.