Executive Director

Board Leadership and Development

• Provide leadership to the volunteer Board of Directors in achieving its organizational goals through productive relationship management, knowledgeable guidance on matters of essential nonprofit policy, the development of strategic direction, and the distribution of ethical, informative, and responsible information.
• Guide the Board of Directors in matters of bylaws interpretation, policy and procedure formulation and implementation, acquisition and retention of high quality volunteer leadership on the Board of Directors, and long and short-range goal setting.
• Inform the Board of Directors on the advancement of the United Way’ mission and progress towards its goals, the development of trends in direction and management of local nonprofit agencies, medication of the United Way Worldwide standards and policies, and other trends in the national nonprofit sector.
• Assure that the Board of Directors membership is diverse and has broad community representation.
• Work in conjunction with the President and other committee chairpersons to plan meetings, provide relevant information, prepare agendas, and set schedules.

Community Impact

• Position United Way as a leader and a partner in community improvement ventures to advance the common good in the service areas of the United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. and expand the role of United Way in addressing and solving community issues.
• Provide services such as needs assessments, information and referral services, and collaboration on special projects that direct the community toward desired outcomes.
• Cultivate important constituencies such as government officials, business leaders, and other civic leaders to create partnerships to maximize resources.
• Increase United Way’s presence at meetings where public policy decisions affect human services support and resources.
• Develop a sound working relationship with the Directors of all nonprofit agencies by providing consultation regarding the RFP process, their services and programs, and current community needs.
• Network with and maintain cooperative relationships with other United Way organizations.

Community Investment

• Ensure that a sound allocation process is followed.
• Oversee the process by announcing fund availability, distributing applications, and coordinating review of the applications.
• Monitor agencies’ activities to ensure that United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. funds are used as intended.
• Measure results of United Way’s allocations and report impact to the community.
• Perform the necessary work to attract and maintain the most effective volunteers.

Operations

• Manage financial affairs including: development and monitoring of the operation budget in conjunction with the Board Treasurer; oversight of financial control policies; maintenance of financial records; preparation of audit; timely and filing of payroll and other taxes and reports; and payments to member agencies and vendors.
• Supervise all office operations including: staff hiring, training, supervision, and development; maintaining written job descriptions for each staff and Board position, and management time, space, equipment, and technological resources.
• Manage programs for which United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. is responsible including all community impact initiatives, Emergency Food and Shelter Program, 211, and others approved or acquired by the Board.
• Maintain organizational compliance with United Way Worldwide.
• Research, apply for, and oversee or administer grants that will further the mission and goals of the United Way.
• Enhance United Way community relationships by meeting with constituents to ensure public understanding. Plans the annual United Way campaign, setting annual goal jointly with the Board of Directors.

Fundraising

• Develop ongoing personal contacts and cultivate current and potential donors, corporations, and foundations. Keep donors informed of progress and significant accomplishments.
• Manage and coordinate day-to-day support operations of the annual campaign including: volunteer recruitment and training; scheduling; promotion; preparation of materials; solicitations and presentations; and donor acknowledgement.
• Use sound procedures, in accordance with the principles of the United Way, to ensure efficient solicitation, collection and record keeping, including campaign pledges and payments.
• Maintain campaign records and statistics. Analyze and evaluate fundraising and fund distribution results to benefit future campaigns.
• Solicit contributions from corporations, individuals and foundations for contributions toward campaign, event sponsorship, and other fundraising efforts, as needed.
• Collaborate with the Campaign Chair to plan, organize, and manage the annual fundraising campaign.
• Recruit, organize, and train campaign volunteers.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Provide advice and administrative support to the Board in all fundraising activities.
• Promote public understanding and support of local human service needs and programs by representing the United Way in community activities.
• Convey United Way message, positions, and policies to business leaders, government, other human service agencies, and the community at large.
• Develop and implement an effective media plan that uses the media effectively.
• Direct year-round public relations programs.
• Develop campaign materials including: brochure, pledge forms, and electronic media.
• Develop and maintain annual marketing strategies and brand (LIVE UNITED) for organization and campaign based on strategies and identified goals.
• Assure accurate, up-to-date information is disseminated via the organizations website and print material.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

• The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the Executive Assistant and volunteers of the corporation.