President and CEO

Vision

• The landscape of philanthropy is changing, and the motivation by which corporations and individuals give to and engage with nonprofit organizations is being increasingly driven by technology, the desire for individualized engagement and measurable results. The United Way’s legacy approach to fundraising and distribution is increasingly challenged due to these factors, and the next CEO of the UWGC will be charged with transforming the organization to increase its effectiveness by aligning resources, focusing investments, retaining current donors and engaging the next generation of donors in the region. The next CEO will lead UWGC through this transformation and ensure the organization’s increased and sustained relevance by aligning the Board, staff and community to execute clear and specific strategies for lifting families out of poverty.

Transformational Leadership

• The next CEO will be a dynamic, visionary and transformational leader who will partner with the Board to define and drive focused strategy that embraces innovation, risk-taking and community alignment to achieve UWGC’s goal of lifting families out of poverty. The next CEO will be an experienced change agent with sincere humility and courage to lead in a strong and focused manner. He/she will lead the organization with a willingness to take calculated risks and disrupt current practices while maintaining an engaging and diplomatic style that brings others along. As an innovative and tech-savvy leader, the CEO will execute with discipline to achieve demonstrable outcomes and will inspire and motivate UWGC’s diverse stakeholders to convene and collaborate in achieving community-wide poverty reduction goals.

Community Partnership

• The next CEO will be an experienced community leader with a track record of building purposeful relationships with diverse stakeholders and advancing complex initiatives to the betterment of  a community. As a spokesperson and ambassador for UWGC and the work of reducing poverty in the region, the next CEO will create connected and authentic partnerships by communicating the value of the UWGC and by educating donors, agencies and the broader community about UWGC goals. The CEO will build rapport and enable collaboration by clearly sharing the needs of the organization and the optimal role of community partners in advancing the work. As an expert communicator and storyteller, the next CEO will inspire enhanced brand awareness and inform key constituents about how they can effectively partner to help achieve stated goals of reducing poverty.

Focus on Impact

• The next CEO will leverage his/her deep and authentic understanding of poverty reduction to focus UWGC’s work and align the community’s efforts to deliver meaningful outcomes across the region. With the established goal of bringing 10,000 families out of poverty by 2021, the CEO will identify and implement specific, measurable goals and metrics that report ROI. These goals and metrics will be monitored with discipline and will be used to determine priorities and align resources. The CEO will communicate consistently and candidly about the efficacy of the organization’s work, thereby building further trust and engagement in the work.

Resource Development

• The next CEO will lead UWGC’s efforts to evolve and energize its approach to fundraising and resource development. The CEO will understand how trends and dynamics of philanthropy are changing and will deftly navigate UWGC in continuing to engage existing donors while creating an expanded and sustainable donor pool. He/she will think creatively about how to engage middle-market companies as well as the next generation of individual donors through innovative technology and new communication methods. The next CEO will communicate clearly and compellingly with the donor community, sharing with specificity about the impact and the ROI of UWGC’s work. Fostering a deeper engagement with UWGC, he/she will be able to make the “ask” confidently and authentically.

Organizational Alignment

• The CEO will be an inspirational, mission-focused leader who communicates transparently and creates a high-performance culture characterized by communication, collaboration, optimism and trust. The CEO will demonstrate collaborative leadership in a variety of settings. He/she will create an open and agile organization where innovation is encouraged and calculated risk-taking is supported. He/she will empower the team to innovate within an accountable organization working to achieve clear and stated priorities. The CEO will support a technology-driven organization where decisions are data-driven, supported by disciplined analysis and followed with focus and flexibility.

Desirable Persona

• The next chief executive of UWGC will be recognized for his/her genuine commitment to and passion for the mission of UWGC. His/her integrity, intellect and authenticity will be welcomed and embraced by the community-at-large, in neighborhoods, in the board room and by the team. With an inclusive, innovative, and focused spirit, this CEO will embody strength of character that enables him/her to drive a strategic agenda with confidence and courage. The next CEO will be a patient listener and dynamic communicator. As a servant leader, he/she will be humbly confident and will “lead from the front” as a charismatic and visible presence in the community. He/she will be a sincere advocate for thinking in new ways and taking informed risks. The next CEO will be a champion for authentically leveraging the community’s diversity and determination to reduce poverty in greater Cincinnati.