President & CEO

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13686787 United Way of the Plains mission is To improve lives by harnessing the caring power of our community to advance the common good in south central Kansas. Since 1922, we have brought together individuals and organizations to create real and lasting results. From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, United Way is mobilizing our community to action so all can thrive. We serve Sedgwick, Butler, Cowley, Sumner and surrounding counties in south central Kansas, covering approximately 800,000 people. We bring individuals and organizations together to meet the biggest needs in our community in innovative ways. We do this by forging unlikely partnerships, forming new solutions to old problems and mobilizing the best ideas and resources. But we dont do it alone. We inspire others to join the fight. We enable individuals, groups and companies to make a difference individually and collectively through their time, talents and treasure. United Way of the Plains goes beyond just funding programs. We conduct research and look for ways to address specific issues through coordinated efforts, called collective impact. We partner with nonprofits, government organizations, and businesses to address larger issues, such as homelessness, at-grade reading levels, and barriers to financial stability, including access to free tax filing services. We also help people find needed services through our 211 information line that covers most of the State of Kansas. United Way of the Plains has a rich history dating back to 1922 when it began as the Wichita Community Chest, expanded its coverage area in 1957 as United Fund of Wichita & Sedgwick County, and expanded further in 1987 as United Way of the Plains. United Way of the Plains has a staff of 46, coordinates thousands of volunteers, and manages a total annual revenue of approximately $16 million. See more at: https://unitedwayplains.org/{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} Overview of Responsibilities The President / CEO is the leader of the organization, establishing a vision for Collective Impact that is achieved through the efforts of a diverse team of high-performing leaders, staff, and volunteers alike. The President/CEO is the Chief Mobilizer; s/he leverages the power of relationships and networks, and works across private, public, and corporate sectors to improve conditions in the community. The President/CEO possesses a high level of broad business and management skills and is effective at generating resources and financial support for the organization. The President/CEO is dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies for broad investment and impact. The President/CEO is a steward of the United Way brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation of United Way. S/he is responsible for building trust in United Way and its relevance in the community. S/he values network and strives to leverage United Ways breadth of community presence, relationships, and strategy. Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: **Collective Impact\ **The President/CEO is responsible for the overall impact of this United Way on the community, with particular emphasis on increasing its capacity to drive the impact agenda. The President/CEO is expected to be an active member within the community. The President works closely with the Board to craft and adapt the strategy to achieve this increased impact, with an emphasis on fundraising to support the mission. S/he will establish and build relationships with the United Way of the Plains employees, Board o Directors, Volunteers, and Directors of other United Way agencies. In addition, s/he will develop working relationships with top leaders in the community, including those representing the highest levels in business, organized labor, government, and non-profit sectors.\ \ **Resource Development\ **The President/CEO is charged to drive key results in fundraising; to identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners; to leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities; to meet off-site with corporate leaders and leaders of organized labor and promote United Way of the Plains partnership using methods such as audio/visual presentations, promotional activities, providing informational materials or hosting events; and to promote a culture of fundraising in the organization, both at the staff and board level.\ \ **Strategic Management\ **The President/CEO serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation. S/he partners with the Board of Directors and the Senior Leadership team to craft organizational goals and develops strategies to ensure that they are achieved. S/he ensures coordination and alignment o