Manage all primary areas of responsibility within Brown County United Way’s Impact Framework which is comprised of three interconnected levels of influence: Program Investment, Impact Initiatives, and Advocacy. Work closely with United Way staff and volunteers; build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with multi-sectoral community partners and influencers to help promote and advance the mission of Brown County United Way.
Areas of Responsibility:
- As part of a team, assist in the identification, development and implementation of strategies, solutions, and the investment of resources (e.g., funding, staff, volunteer time, in-kind support, etc.) relating to the Impact Framework, with a particular focus on Program Investment and 2-1-1.
- Manage Brown County United Way’s Program Investment Portfolio.
- Provide leadership and support for assigned projects within the areas of Impact Initiatives and Advocacy.
- Manage the Brown County United Way’s 2-1-1 program, including but not limited to supervision of 2-1-1 support staff, assurance of database quality and adherence to applicable standards, cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with 2-1-1 colleagues and partners locally and statewide, and serving on relevant 2-1-1 Wisconsin committees.
- Develop and maintain a "management system" for assigned volunteer committees and projects: cultivate strategically aligned volunteerism to help support the advancement of organizational goals related to primary areas of responsibility; recruit and train new members; foster consistent engagement; organize learning opportunities, etc.
- Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions. Research best practices.
- Prepare summary reports on grant proposals to aid in decision-making and community reporting.
- Develop an understanding of needs and issues impacting communities and coordinate resources and partners to respond.
- Provide grant writing assistance to the internal grants team (led by the Vice Presidents of Community Investment and Resource Development): help to identify potential grant opportunities, and contribute relevant content and editing support.
- Keep abreast of community developments, attending external events and meetings as applicable, and contributing to collaborative community projects.
- Monitor and report on the impact of results relative to primary areas of responsibility.
- Perform duties in accordance with Brown County United Way policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Public Administration, Urban Planning or related degree/work experience. At least four years related work experience preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrated understanding of the human services sector.
- Ability to identify, articulate, and implement programs and strategies related to assigned areas of focus.
- Ability to present ideas and proposals in a clear, concise, motivational manner, both in writing and verbally.
- Demonstrated experience in convening and facilitating large and small groups, developing work plans, and managing for results.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, be creative, take initiative, and adapt to changing conditions and organizational priorities.
- Experience working with computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and/or other similar programs.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of publics, including staff members, volunteers, community leaders, agencies, etc.
- Ability to work well independently and within a team including staff and volunteers; strong interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of ability to develop collaborative relationships within the context of addressing a specific issue or concern.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 20 2019
Active Until:
Oct 20 2019
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit