The incoming President & CEO will play an integral role in continuing to enhance the organization’s rich history as a community leader while evolving the United Way’s offerings to align with the ever-evolving needs of the business community and social sector. The President & CEO will be a convener for collective impact, and an advocate in promoting the mission of the United Way of Metropolitan Nashville while responding to the needs of the local community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The President & CEO is accountable to the Board of Directors and provides leadership to preserve the rich legacy and build on the momentum established by the United Way in accordance with its powerful mission and vision. The President & CEO partners with the Board in building the strategic vision for the future of the organization, and provides overall leadership to establish long-range goals, and innovative strategies to continue to grow impact of the organization. The President & CEO motivates, inspires, and convenes the local community and it’s multitude of stakeholders to maximize collective impact in the Nashville region. The President & CEO is a bold and innovative leader who articulates the vision and mission of United Way, furthering the organization’s goal to improve education, help Nashvillians achieve financial stability, and promote health living.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Organizational Leadership and Management:
- Provides inspiring leadership and ensures the internal culture supports the mission and promotes synergy and collaboration across the organization.
- Develops and leads the implementation of United Way’s long-term strategic plan, in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
- Builds impactful relationships with the local nonprofit community, commercial and industry, foundations and government partners.
- Demonstrates an energetic, entrepreneurial nature that combines leadership and intellectual curiosity with practical management skills.
- Ensures all operations, human and financial resources are sound and aligned to provide the highest impact and implementation.
- Maintains the accuracy and integrity of financial information, reporting and disclosure requirements, internal controls, and management information systems.
External Affairs and Fundraising:
- Serves as the organization’s primary spokesperson, brand champion, and advocate, increasing the United Way’s visibility and reputation with key stakeholders.
- Develops cutting-edge strategies and approaches to address the changing social and economic landscapes impacting the organization’s mission, vision, and activities.
- Ensures the mission is represented to appropriate audiences, in local, state, and regional media.
- Actively participates in the United Way’s long-term fundraising efforts to secure significant investments from a variety of sources.
Board Engagement:
- Engages and collaborates with Board members to set the organization’s strategic direction and policies, enabling the United Way to adapt to changing needs within the community.
- Maintains an authentic partnership with the Board to shape future momentum of the organization.
- Works with Board and staff leadership to identify, recruit and cultivate new Board members and committee chairs that best fit the organization's values and strategic objectives.
- Oversees the preparation of annual operating plans and budgets for review and approval by the Board.
The President & CEO should embody the following characteristics:
- A strong and inspirational leader who will build collaborative relationships with community partners and establish trusting alliances with local nonprofit organizations.
- A courageous and visionary executive who will work with the board of directors to establish long-terms goals to continue to grow the organization and respond to the changing needs of the Nashville community.
- Proven track record for team building and ability to leverage the diverse skills and personalities of a dynamic and highly effective volunteer board of directors.
- Proven management, business and financial acumen.
- A charismatic and sophisticated communicator who will be a strong advocate in promoting the mission of the United Way of Metropolitan Nashville with key constituents such as the business community, government leaders and peer organizations.
- Successful in growing top line revenue, establishing innovative sources of revenue and driving sustainable growth.
- Keen analytic, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that enable sound decision-making.
- Strong professional ethics, integrity and accountability in all actions.
COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation package will be made available to the qualified candidate.
Relocation expenses: Not paid