United Way of Cayuga County Executive Director

United Way of Cayuga County Executive Director

Reports to:  United Way of Cayuga County Board of Directors

Purpose:  Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall management, direction, and execution of all fundraising, communication, grant writing, marketing, strategic planning, fund distribution, community problem solving and daily administrative activities of the United Way of Cayuga County.

Position Summary:  As a mission-driven, collaborative and innovative leader and manager, the Executive Director serves as the brand ambassador and champion of the United Way of Cayuga County in the community to include connecting with givers, recipients of services, individuals, agencies, educational partners, government, businesses and other institutions. The Executive Director builds relationships and networks, working across private, public and corporate sectors to improve conditions in the community. The Executive Director possesses a high level of broad business skills, financial acumen, and strategic management expertise to continually strengthen the campaign process to generate resources and financial support for the organization. As the organization’s chief spokesperson, the Executive Director ensures that the United Way of Cayuga County and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a positive, collaborative manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to United Way’s mission and values, including the ability to build relationships internally and with other United Ways, state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit and private sector organizations.
• Oversight and implementation of the strategic plan to identify future direction for the organization and the community.
• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of the annual operational plan.
• Coordinate and leverage resources to ensure strategic alignment in the areas of community impact and resource development.
• Serve as the principle resource and support to the Board of Directors and its key committees, while providing input in policy formulation and interpretation.
• Collaborate with Executive Committee in the development of an effective and motivated board and continued engagement by Board members.
• Provides leadership and support to volunteers.

Community Impact:

• Responsible for the overall impact of UWCC in the community, with emphasis on increasing its capacity to set priorities and measure impact of social change.
• Provide strategic and long-term visioning consistent with the direction set in partnership with the Board of Directors.
• With the Board of Directors, determine objectives and strategies for meeting goals; allocate resources according to priorities, and leverage all resources available to accomplish associated tasks and anticipated obstacles.

Resource Development:

• Oversee fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, developing innovative future strategies, researching funding sources, establishing an effective process to approaching funders, submitting proposals and grants, and overseeing fundraising records and documentation.
• With the Board of Directors, work toward campaign growth, fundraising successfully within the traditional campaign and planned giving channels and utilizing newer development methods and opportunities to increase giving.
• Maintain and foster relationships with current individual and corporate donors, and identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors and corporate partners to further develop fundraising opportunities.

Organizational Management:

• Build and lead a high-performing team.
• Maintain accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization.
• Manage organizational spending, monitor budget compliance and mitigate financial risk.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience
• Not-for-profit experience
• Strong communication skills – verbal & written
• Supervisory experience
• Leadership & organization skills
• Fundraising, grants management, marketing knowledge
• Experience in building diverse revenue streams and increasing philanthropic support.
• Desire to help others

The United Way of Cayuga County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a continued focus on equitable hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies.

Environmental Conditions: The Executive Director works in a typical office environment where there is no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Disclaimer:

• All requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, until the position is filled.

FLSA Classification: Exempt, Salary range $65,000-$67,000 commensurate with experience.