Executive Director

Leadership

• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization. 
• Complete and fully meet the United Way Worldwide Standards and confirm with the proper documentation. 
• Know, understand and be responsible for advancing the mission and vision of the UWFRWC, assuring all programs and services are focused on the mission.
• Foster effective team work between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff.

Operational and Programming Planning

• Oversee the day to day operations of the organization.
• Manage the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects and events. 
• Provide support to the board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials. 
• Maintain current information regarding the needs of clients and the community within the service region
• Collaborate with other providers to facilitate a network of services.
• Implement policies established by the Board in the administration of the organization. 

Human Resources

• Responsible for the recruitment, selection and retention of UWFRWC staff. 
• Supervise and direct staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Ensure that all staff receives orientation to the organization and that appropriate training is provided. 
• Prepare and discuss annual performance evaluations with all direct reports.  Review annual performance evaluations for all staff.
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance. 
• Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations. 

Financial Management

• Supervise the daily financial operations of the organization.
• Direct the financial operations of the organization including the processing of donations and pledges, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reports, budgets and investment strategy.
• Ensure adherence to the organization’s budget and monitor fiscal expenditures.
• Manage the preparation of financial and fundraising reports for Board and committee meetings.
• Oversee the organization’s annual audit process.
• Maintains insurance and bonding as needed for directors, staff and agency operations.
• Insure that all Federal and State tax requirements are met.
• Oversees payroll and tax reporting procedures.

Fundraising and Annual Campaign

• Create, maintain and support appropriate training programs, materials and systems for campaign volunteers. 
• Develop and enhance positive relationships and communication both written and verbal with existing and potential donors. 
• Implement appropriate recognition practices for individual and group donors including acknowledgment of gifts. 
• Speaks at employee, community, and organizational meetings when permitted. 
• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate a United Way resource development program. 
• Manage a system for efficient collecting, processing and tracking of donations and pledges. 

Board, Agency and Community Relations

• Develop, implement and maintain an agency/program funding application, evaluation criteria and fund distribution process.
• Design allocation letters and ensure that distributions are made timely.  
• Collaborate with agencies and be a liaison for agencies with the UWFRWC.
• Provide opportunities for agency meetings and professional development trainings and assistance to agencies in preparing materials for fund distribution process, when necessary. 
• Foster and enhance positive relationships and communications with existing and potential board members and volunteers.
• Enhance public understanding and support of the United Way through a coordinated, year-round communications program. 
• Provide oversight and guidance on all publicity including printed materials, video, press releases, website and other social media. 
• Develop and implement a plan for training and orientation of new Board members.