EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director Job Description
Classification: Exempt, Fulltime
Summary
Headquartered in the city of McPherson, the United Way of McPherson County (UWMC) serves
McPherson County, which includes 25 townships, with eight incorporated cities and approximately
30,000 residents. The UWMC has a very active Board who are motivated to partner with an individual
who has a demonstrated ability to provide community and organizational leadership that is both
visionary and strategic.
Temperament and Disposition
The UWMC Is Looking For An Individual Who
Key Tasks
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
FUNDRAISING, COMMUNICATIONS AND VISIBILITY
solicitations; personally driving individual and institutional major gift/grant solicitations.
provide public recognition to donors and nonprofits for their contributions.
GENERAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
regulations.
performance positively tracks budget and operating plans; foster an atmosphere of transparency
and accountability in matters relating to the organization’s financial condition.
BOARD RELATIONS
communication to the Board on critical matters related to the organization’s continued success;
other activities in concert with the Executive Committee;
particularly to strengthen connections throughout McPherson County and diverse communities.
PARTNER AGENCY ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
related to non-profit management or human services; leadership experience with positions of
progressive responsibility; strong ties to the McPherson community; and bilingualism.
Classification: Exempt, Fulltime
Summary
Headquartered in the city of McPherson, the United Way of McPherson County (UWMC) serves
McPherson County, which includes 25 townships, with eight incorporated cities and approximately
30,000 residents. The UWMC has a very active Board who are motivated to partner with an individual
who has a demonstrated ability to provide community and organizational leadership that is both
visionary and strategic.
Temperament and Disposition
The UWMC Is Looking For An Individual Who
- Cultivates exemplary personal values, including achievement orientation, integrity, flexibility,
- Possess skillful levels of problem-solving and decision-making, including experience with
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and is adept at stewarding the UWMC brand
- Models the ability to develop impact strategies, consolidating resources and relationships
Key Tasks
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
- Work with the Board to ensure mission achievement through a comprehensive multi-year
- Establish critical action plans and progress metrics to ensure and report progress as to whether
- Lead and direct execution of strategic action plans, holding action item “owners” accountable to
FUNDRAISING, COMMUNICATIONS AND VISIBILITY
- Provide opportunities for donors, volunteers, and advocates to get involved in and support
- Enhance, strengthen, and diversify contributed and earned revenue streams, including the
solicitations; personally driving individual and institutional major gift/grant solicitations.
- Conduct public speaking and community outreach to build increased visibility, funding, and
- Expand the public’s understanding of the UWMC; ensure that the mission, values, and initiatives
provide public recognition to donors and nonprofits for their contributions.
GENERAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Ensure that the day-to-day operations and programs are professionally and efficiently organized
regulations.
- Maintain the organization’s fiscal health; ensure that the organization adheres to a sustainable
performance positively tracks budget and operating plans; foster an atmosphere of transparency
and accountability in matters relating to the organization’s financial condition.
- Responsible for overseeing the annual campaign reconciliations of final workplace reports and
- Establish local, regional, and/or statewide partnerships or collaborations with other
- Oversee and assist in the management of events and initiatives sponsored by the UWMC (i.e.
- Ensure compliance with United Way Worldwide, including the filing of required reports and
BOARD RELATIONS
- Become familiar with and advance the combined organization’s Governance Policies; develop,
communication to the Board on critical matters related to the organization’s continued success;
- With the Board Chair and Executive Committee, coordinate the efforts of regular and ad hoc
other activities in concert with the Executive Committee;
- Assist the Board in identifying and recruiting new Board members whose talents, backgrounds,
particularly to strengthen connections throughout McPherson County and diverse communities.
PARTNER AGENCY ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONS
- Develop and continue to foster mutual respect between UWMC and Partner Agencies.
- Advance, strengthen, and continue to develop clear performance and reporting expectations for
- Facilitate a consistent, efficient, and effective allocation process for advancing the community
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, social sciences, or related field; or equivalent work
- 1-3 years of experience in non-for-profit or another relevant environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online
related to non-profit management or human services; leadership experience with positions of
progressive responsibility; strong ties to the McPherson community; and bilingualism.
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