President/Chief Executive Officer
- Employer
- United Way of North Carolina
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Salary
- $145,000.00 - $165,000.00
- Closing date
- Jul 7, 2022
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- Position Type
- Executive, Programs, Community Outreach, Government Relations and Advocacy, Managing Volunteers, Program Administration and Management
- Fields
- United Way
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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President/CEO
Position
Announcement
June 2022
UNITED WAY
OF NORTH CAROLINA
1130 Kildaire Farm
Road, Suite 100
Cary, NC 27511
http://www.unitedwaync.org/
The firm of moss+ross has been
retained to help with the search. Please send nominations or cover
letter and resume to:
UWNCsearch@mossandross.com
Candidates are encouraged to submit an
application by July 6;
position open until filled.
United Way
of North Carolina
Position Profile:
President/Chief Executive Officer
Hiring range is
$145,000-$165,000 plus benefits
Applications will
be accepted until position is filled.
The Opportunity
United Way of North Carolina seeks a
visionary and dynamic President and CEO who can build key
relationships, create new opportunities for revenue generation, and
lead the organization through a comprehensive strategic planning
process that will serve as a road map for the future. The
successful candidate will be a proven communicator, collaborator,
and consensus builder who can successfully serve as the face of
United Way of North Carolina as it balances the needs of
member services across 100 diverse counties and 50 local
United Way agencies, oversees the NC 211 call center, and continues the
robust partnership that provides NCCARE360.
The Board of Directors is looking for
a transformational leader that has an ability to imagine, create,
and communicate an inspiring vision for United Way of North
Carolina. This vision should build on the history, strength, and
service of the organization, while ensuring future sustainability
through new business opportunities and earned revenue partnerships
that support the diverse and emerging needs of our state.
The next President and CEO will be a
savvy advocate who is responsive to changing public policy,
confident and creative with business development opportunities,
with a demonstrated ability to lead an organization that has
multiple and diverse focus areas. The successful candidate will
work closely with the Board of Directors, staff team, and valued
partners to develop and implement opportunities that clearly
articulate the value proposition of United Way of North
Carolina.
United Way of North
Carolina
As a statewide organization,
United Way of North Carolina works collectively with 50 local
United Ways to solve our communities’ most pressing problems. To
create a North Carolina where everyone can thrive, we are committed
to three core areas of work:
Collaborate with the statewide Board of Directors to create and
implement a new strategic plan that focuses on a clear, long-term,
sustainable vision to serve the needs of local United Ways and
local communities and motivate collaboration, participation, and
success.
Provide transformative leadership, ensuring the continued
growth and development of a professional, efficient organization
with a solid impact footprint across the state.
Lead and model the organization’s core values through
leadership, service, and decision-making.
Build upon a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in
all aspects of the organization’s partnerships and work.
Provide leadership that reflects the highest standards of
fiduciary responsibility and ethical conduct.
Strategic
partnerships
Drive results in revenue development, leading to diverse
revenue streams that support, sustain and grow statewide programs
and operations.
Leverage/cultivate relationships that create opportunities to
strengthen the organization’s long-term sustainability.
Identify new revenue streams through creative partnerships and
business development opportunities.
Board of
Directors
Cultivate a strong, transparent working relationship with the
Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of
financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated
milestones and goals.
Support the Board in its own development and recruitment of
diverse, highly qualified members.
Encourage quality engagement through committee work to leverage
the skills and experiences of all Board members.
Talent and leadership
development
10 years of progressive executive leadership with United Way,
nonprofit organizations, or the business community.
Proven track record in revenue development, successfully
cultivating and soliciting major contributions/grants, and leading
organizations to fundraising success.
Experience in negotiation and collaboration, skill in
developing effective partnerships, contracting process, and an
understanding of and commitment to community-based
collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a highly motivated
team.
Visionary change agent with proven ability to implement core
strategies.
Financial acumen.
Broad understanding of human service systems, both public and
voluntary
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of skills and
experience.
Core Competencies
Mission-focused
Great communicator, collaborator, relational focus
Strategic thinker; vision and goal orientation
Change agent
Tech savvy
Decision making
Interpersonal skills
Influencer
Employee development/coaching
Negotiation/conflict resolution
Crisis management
Time, team and priority management
Understanding and appreciating others
Compensation
United Way of North Carolina is
committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through
a comprehensive package that includes a competitive salary and an
outstanding employee benefits package that includes health &
medical, dental & vision, disability, business travel, holidays
and paid time off. A 403(b) retirement plan is available from first
day of employment, and UWNC will match 4% of salary after 6 months
of employment.
Equal Employment
Opportunity
United Way of North Carolina is an
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As reflected in our
equity statement, United Way of North Carolina recognizes
structural racism and other forms of oppression have contributed to
persistent disparities which we seek to dismantle. Our United Way
network strives to engage and center community members, especially
those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized. As an
equal opportunity employer, we value the benefits that a diverse
culture brings.
Applications
In one document, please submit a cover
letter, resume and how you found out about the position.
Applications will be reviewed beginning July 6, 2022 and accepted
until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is
September 2022.
Send applications via email to:
Search Co-Chairs
Roy Watson and Heidi Norwick
UWNCsearch@mossandross.com
- Member Services. United Way of North Carolina convenes United Way professionals for personal and organizational capacity building, best practice sharing, legislative briefings, and annual meeting events highlighted by the statewide “Spirit of NC” annual campaign award recognition. Marketing and communications, coaching and consultative services, and leadership of advocacy efforts both on the federal and state level are priorities of Member Services for the statewide network.
- NC 211.Managed by United Way of NC, this service provides health and human services information and referrals to individuals throughout the state via a free statewide phone number (2-1-1) and website (nc211.org). Real-time caller data is available at https://nc.211counts.org/.
- This is the first statewide coordinated care system that knits together healthcare and human services organizations. United Way of NC/NC 211 partners with Unite Us, Expound Decision Systems, NC Department of Health & Human Services and Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation on this important work.
- Build and foster high-level relationships with statewide business, government, and foundation leaders to support community and statewide programs.
- Seek out innovative partnerships to meet ever-increasing needs of the state and local communities.
- Ensure contractual partner deliverables are achieved and that open communication and accountability are central to the relationship.
- Serve as the state liaison with United Way Worldwide and other state associations to ensure opportunities are recognized for partnership and sharing of best practices.
- Recruit and retain top talent and the next generation of leaders.
- Create an environment encouraging healthy communication within and across teams and make team-building a priority.
- Set clear expectations, build trust, and empower staff to make and be accountable for decision-making as a part of their responsibilities.
- Identify tools and resources to best develop staff and lead by example through teaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing.
- Ensure the organizational structure best serves key constituents and stakeholders.
- Provide transformative leadership to serve vulnerable people and local communities through tumultuous times by leveraging strategic resources and services in support of local United Ways and the NC 211 system.
- Engage with all local United Ways to understand their needs and support their goals.
- Provide statewide and national perspective about the United Way brand, challenges, and opportunities.
- Ensure understanding of the health of the United Way ecosystem and its return on investment provided to local United Ways.
- Promote the United Way brand as the way forward to connect people and communities in need with strategic resources and services.
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