United Way of Southeastern Idaho (UWSEI) is a high-performing convener of diverse segments of the community around solutions to the challenges our region faces. We leverage talents and relationships of supporters to accomplish transformational population-level change. United Way’s mission is to promote thriving communities in Southeastern Idaho with strong economies, families, and social ties—improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. We deliver on that mission every day through investments in thirty-one local programs that impact more than 80,000 people a year and through our Cradle to Career partnership, ImPACT East Idaho.
- Leader of the organization, establishing a vision for Community Impact that is achieved through the efforts of a diverse team of high-performing leaders, staff and volunteers.
- Chief Mobilizer; leverages the power of relationships and networks, and works across private, public and corporate sectors to improve conditions in the community.
- Possesses a high level of broad business and management skills and is effective at generating resources and financial support for the organization.
- Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good – creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies for broad investment and impact.
- Steward of brand and understands the role in growing and protecting the reputation of United Way.
- Building trust in United Way and its relevance in the community.
- Values networking and strives to leverage United Way’s breadth of community presence, relationships and strategy.
The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Community Impact
- The CEO is responsible for the overall impact of United Way of Southeastern Idaho on the community, with particular emphasis on increasing its capacity to drive the impact agenda. The CEO works closely with the Board to craft and adapt the strategy to achieve this increased impact, including raising the funds to support it. This position will establish and build relationship with top leaders in the community, including those representing the highest levels in business, government and non-profit sectors.
Resource Development
- The CEO is charged to drive key results in fundraising; to identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners; to leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities; and to promote a culture of fundraising in the organization, both at the staff and board level.
Strategic Management
- The CEO serves as the principle resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation. The CEO partners with the Board of Directors and the United Way of Southeastern Idaho team to craft organizational goals and develops strategies to ensure that they are achieved. Ensures coordination and alignment of all United Way activities to strategic direction in the areas of community impact, resource development, and staff alignment.
Organization Management
- The CEO is accountable for building and leading high-performing teams, ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organization results. Maintains accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within policies set by the Board of Directors. The CEO assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing; directly supervises Senior Leadership positions and establishes individual goals; manages organization spending, monitor’s budget compliance, and mitigates financial risks; and ensures that United Way of Southeastern Idaho goals of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers are met.
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience working in a non-profit sector (United Way experience is desirable).
- Minimum of 2+ years Non-Profit Leadership experience.
- Expertise on issues relevant to the organization.
- Ability to command the confidence and respect of stakeholders.
- A demonstrated track record of promoting diversity and an ability to build collaboration with the community at large.
- Experience in or across multiple sectors, including nonprofit, public and corporate environments.
- Experience in developing partnerships, building teams and conflict management.
- Experience in building revenue and increasing philanthropic support.
- Must demonstrate a high level of intelligence and intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems.
Holds unquestioned integrity; a long term perspective; a strong sense of accountability; a practical ability to get things done; wisdom and good judgement; a fair and thoughtful approach to management, combined with the flexibility and courage to shift direction and experiment with new initiatives; excellent verbal and written communication skills; a high energy level and sense of humor.