Executive Director

• Commitment to United Way of Erie County mission statement.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Must be self-starter and independent worker.
• Ability to utilize time management techniques in balancing multiple priorities and meeting established deadlines.
• Fund development

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITY

The Board of Directors employs the Executive Director. Therefore, the Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of the Business and Operations Committee annually to evaluate the Executive Director. It should be noted that within the framework of the United Way policies, the Executive Director has the authority to take necessary action to perform the necessary actions of the position.

Campaign

• Provides on-going professional support to the campaign, its committees and volunteers, including volunteer recruitment and training, event planning and implementation, and development of a master campaign schedule.
• Develops and maintains donor relationship and oversees Donation Tracker and accuracy of donor information, pledge information, and payments.
• Maintains administrative responsibility for collection of and accounting for funds raised in the name of United Way.
• Ensures that up-to-date statistics and other necessary data are available to the campaign volunteers.
• Coordinates member agency support to the campaign.

Public/Community Relations

• Implements a year-round communication program, with public relations committee, of public education and information regarding community needs and services supported by United Way and promotes the mission of United Way throughout the community.
• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with all sectors of the business, labor and social service community.
• Develops an understanding of the community environment and dynamics, identifying existing communities of interest and building relationships with formal and informal leaders.
• Develops in collaboration with identified community partners a community impact plan which identifies issues United Way can mobilize resources to create positive community change.
• Actively participates in community organizations and committees supportive of United Way's mission and its interest in community issues.
• Prepares and distributes news releases, promotional materials, and information on services.
• Ensures continuing timely and effective communication by employing social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, and others.
• Active in Erie County Chambers of Commerce.

Collaborate and coordinate with the Board of Directors/Executive Committee

• Assures that United Way of Erie County functions in accordance with the By-Laws, Code of Ethics, and Policies, and adheres to the Standards of Excellence and other membership requirements of United Way Worldwide. Also assures adherence to all other non-profit requirements.
• Keeps the Board of Directors and/or Executive Committee informed on all issues impacting United Way and/or its funded agencies.
• Develops annual office and campaign budgets in consultation with the Finance Committee. Manages the budget efficiently and effectively, informing the Finance Committee of any major issues relative to the budget.
• Assists the Committees in setting direction and planning in accordance with United Way's objectives.
• Encourages, organizes, and supports connections between board members and partner agencies for mutual understanding and enhanced fulfillment of UWEC’s mission. This may include organized visits, conversations, and activities.
• Provides advisement to the Executive Committee and/or Board of Directors and assures the implementation of Board actions.
• Assures that minutes are taken at all Board and committee meetings, distributes minutes in a timely manner, and maintains a central file for all minutes for future reference.

Administration and Management

• Supervises all office staff, interns, and volunteers and those under contract with United Way and provides annual staff performance reviews.
• Handles and assigns all other duties necessary to the efficient and effective running of the office, the campaign, and agency/community relationships.
• Oversee the general operation of the United Way Office, including: preparation and distribution of cash disbursements, agency allocation payments, payroll; month-end reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger transactions; preparation of monthly financial reports and delivery to the Treasurer for preparation to the Board of Directors; timely submission of all records and reports; maintenance of policies, programs, fiscal reports, agency files, property and equipment.
• Oversees all community initiatives and collaborations: examples are Farmers' Market, Bridges Out of Poverty, Tax Clinics, and any others that may arise.

Agency Relations

• Maintains close, positive working relationships with all funded agencies.
• Provides technical assistance as needed or requested and assures that agencies develop and submit their budget and program information in a timely manner for the allocation process.
• Notifies agencies of issues that may affect their operations or services.
• Ensures timely distribution of funds to agencies as allocated by the Board of Directors.