Required Experience:
ATTRIBUTES: The ideal candidate will exhibit high integrity, strategic foresight, and a results-oriented mindset. A collaborative leader with a fair and inclusive approach, the candidate will inspire teams, adapt to change with flexibility and courage, and approach challenges with creativity, energy, and humor.
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President/CEO
United Way
Billings, MT 59102
$80,000 - $86,000 a year - Full-time
Full job description
ROLE: The President/CEO is the visionary leader of the organization, responsible for setting and executing a strategic agenda that delivers meaningful community impact. By galvanizing a high-performing team of approximately 10 full-time and 35 part-time staff, the President/CEO drives initiatives that foster collaboration across private, public, and corporate sectors to enhance community well-being. This role requires exceptional business acumen, resource generation capabilities, and an unwavering commitment to measurable goals for the common good. As a brand steward, the President/CEO ensures the organization’s integrity, reputation, and relevance within the community while leveraging the United Way network’s extensive reach and relationships.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Impact:
Lead United Way of Yellowstone County to maximize its impact in the community by crafting and adapting strategies that align with organizational goals.
Oversee and collaborate with the Director of Impact to promote success of community impact programs and ensure alignment with UWYC organizational goals.
Oversee and collaborate with Director of Out-Of-School-Time programs to support the success of CARE Academy and Discover Zone and ensure alignment with UWYC organizational goals.
Establish strong relationships with key community leaders across business, government, and nonprofit sectors.
Develop innovative solutions to address community challenges and foster long-term improvements.
Resource Development:
Drive fundraising initiatives, including cultivating and soliciting major donors and corporate partners.
Oversee and collaborate with the Community Relations Director to promote success of community engagement, marketing and development efforts and ensure alignment with UWYC organizational goals.
Leverage personal and professional networks to identify new fundraising opportunities.
Foster a culture of philanthropy across staff and board members to support organizational growth.
Strategic Management:
Serve as the primary advisor to the Board of Directors, providing strategic direction and guidance on policy formulation and organizational priorities.
Oversee and collaborate with the Finance Director to ensure fiscal responsibility and ensure financial alignment with UWYC organizational goals.
Collaborate with the Board and senior leadership to establish and achieve measurable goals.
Ensure alignment and coordination across all organizational activities, including community impact, resource development, volunteer engagement, and staff engagement.
Organization Management:
Build and lead high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Oversee operational and financial integrity, ensuring compliance with Board policies and mitigating risks.
Supervise leadership positions, set clear objectives, and monitor performance outcomes. Leadership positions include
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within staff, volunteers, and organizational initiatives.
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