Leads the United Way of Payne County (UWPC) activities and efforts to fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. Primary areas of responsibility include fiscal operation, management, external relations and strategic planning.
Areas of Responsibility:
Fiscal Operations
- Directs and coordinates annual fundraising campaign, including special events
- Directs, oversees and maintains the prudent and proper fiscal management of the agency, including budgeting, cash management, payroll, payment and accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, analysis and audit
- Coordinates allocation process for UWPC partner agencies, grant requests and appropriations and policy implementation/compliance
Management
- Coordinates general board and board committee activities, including orientation, policy development, agenda and business activities
- Prepares annual calendar and goals
- Manages agency employees (paid and unpaid) and related personnel issues
- Manages office and agency, including building, capital needs assessment, systems and processes
External Relations
- Builds and promotes positive and supportive relationships with UWPC partner agencies, and assists them in their resource, leadership and development needs
- Fosters continued support from UWPC donors/friends and seeks out new potential UWPC donors
- Coordinates and monitors accreditation process
- Promotes the value/importance/impact of UWPC programs and services to the community at-large (business leaders, civic organizations, etc.) and seeks out new partnerships for the annual campaign
- Serves as referral and clearinghouse for community services
- Provides regular needs assessment for community
- Maintains positive, proactive and professional public relations with the media, employers and the general community, so as to promote the positive goodwill of the UWPC and its partner agencies
- Promotes positive, proactive and professional communications with Board of Directors and UWPC partner agencies
Strategic Planning
- Understands the changing social, competitive, economic and giving environment facing the United Way
- Develops innovative approaches to meet the challenges of the changing environment
- Assists Board of Directors in establishing the strategic plan for effectively operating the UWPC
- Acts as a catalyst for needed change and leads staff, volunteers and the community to accept and implement new initiatives
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, ideally with emphases in non-profit management, business, public relations, communications or social work
Skills/Experience:
- Five or more years of experience in professionally leading an established human service organization or other executive level professional experience with significant volunteer leadership roles
- Two or more years of direct supervisory experience of employees and/or volunteers
- Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the community and the expectations of the Board of Directors (to include some evenings and weekends)
- Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Strong record of successful relationships with volunteer leadership
- Proven skills as a leader and team builder
- Demonstrated ability in planning, problem solving, fundraising, marketing and strategic thinking
- Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and interpersonal
- Strong financial management and analytical skills
- Computer applications proficiency
- Strong organizational, managerial and public speaking skills required
How to Apply:
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 30 2019
Active Until:
Jun 1 2019
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit