The President is the leader of the organization, responsible for building and cultivating relationships with leaders in the community to enhance the reputation and impact of the United Way of Volusia- Flagler Counties. The President shall possess a high level of broad business and management skills to effectively generate resources and financial support of the organization. Particular emphasis is on the generation of new and diverse sources of revenue. The President is the Chief Mobilizer; leveraging the power of relationships and networks, and working across private, public and corporate sectors to improve conditions in the community. The position includes promoting a vision for Community Impact that is achieved through the efforts of a diverse team of high-performing leaders, staff and volunteers alike. The President is dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good – creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies for board investment and impact. The President is the steward of the brand and understands the role in growing and protecting the reputation of United Way. This stewardship includes responsibility for building trust in United Way and its relevance in the community.
- Experience in building diverse and new sources of revenue and increasing philanthropic support.
- Substantial 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 or comparable size and mission.
- Ability to command the confidence and respect of stakeholders.
- Track record of promoting diversity and an ability to build collaboration with the community at large.
- Track record in building an organizational culture that impowers and inspires break-through results.
- Experience in or across sectors, including nonprofit, public and corporate environments.
- Experience in developing partnerships, building teams and conflict management.