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President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Grand Forks, ND, USA
Full-time

The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Area’s Board of Directors is in search of a President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The President/CEO provides innovative, collaborative leadership for the United Way in in developing financial resources and in identifying and responding to community health and human service priorities.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The President/CEO is responsible for leading, managing, and administering all aspects of the organization, including:

  • Directing and growing fund raising campaigns
  • Coordinating board of directors’ activities
  • Directing and encouraging development efforts
  • Building relationships
  • Communicating effectively with all stakeholders
  • Serving on appropriate community groups and organizations
  • Championing the organization’s mission of reducing poverty
  • Providing strategic planning and administrative guidance
Educational Background: 
A qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Human Services, Public Relations/Communications, or Public Administration.
A Master’s degree and experience working with the nonprofit sector is preferred along with demonstrated ability.
Skills/Experience: 
  • The position requires a demonstrated ability to think and act strategically, proven track record in fundraising, project management, and operational/fiscal management, familiarity with economic and community development issues; experience with staff, team and leadership development; exceptionally strong public speaking and communication skills along with relationship management skills.
  • The desired candidate exhibits passion, ability to engage and motivate employees and groups, and manages relationships effectively and presents oneself in an appropriate and professional manner.
  • The candidate also demonstrates their ability to be a creative and innovative thinker and open minded to different opinions.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience at the executive/senior level desired. 

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 9 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 9 2019
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit