Executive Director

Executive Director

United Way of Southwestern Oregon

Reports to: United Way of Southwestern Oregon (UWSWO) Board of Directors

Position: Full-time, Exempt

Salary: $80,000-$90,000

Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance, vacation, sick leave. More details below.

Location: Hybrid in-person options. Frequent travel required in Coos and Curry counties.

About United Way of Southwestern Oregon

Our Mission:

To increase the organized capacity of the people of Southwestern Oregon to care for one another.United Way of Southwestern Oregon was founded in 1961 to provide an organized way to address the unique needs of people living on the Southern Oregon coast. United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Coos and Curry Counties. We focus on these three areas because, together, they are the foundation of success for every child, every individual, every family, every community, and every economy. We know that health, education, and financial stability are interconnected and, when strategically addressed, conspire to create communities where all people thrive.

We are a local fundraiser and a local funder. The money we raise here stays here and serves this community. We strategically invest by funding programs administered by the local organizations that provide the best services in our three focus areas. We are a convener, bringing together community leaders, local governments, other funders, non-profits, and stakeholders, to collaborate and coordinate our efforts to effectively address our most complicated social issues.

The organization serves as the fiscal sponsor for local organizations, currently including South Coast Health Equity Coalition, Southern Oregon Coast Pride, and Every Child Coos.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Statement of Principle

We take the broadest possible view of diversity. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make a person who they are. We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our Coos and Curry County communities. We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems. We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We work to aid in the development of equitable systems that denounce all forms of racism, and any other form of discrimination, in our organization, our community, and our region. We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities. Join us in embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every person in every community.

About You

You have a growth mindset, embracing continuous learning and improvement to lead with strategic vision and creativity. You are deeply mission and community-focused, you prioritize United Way's goals while fostering meaningful connections within Coos and Curry counties. As a proactive self-starter and problem-solver, you take initiative and readily implement solutions that show measurable fundraising results and community impact.Empathy is central to your leadership style, allowing you to build trust and rapport with diverse community members, donors, leaders, volunteers, and staff. As a skilled communicator who actively listens and learns, your dedication to our community reflects genuine investment and care. Adaptable and experienced in managing change, you thrive in dynamic environments, ensuring stability and continuity while guiding the organization and collaborating with the board of directors through transitions. You have a trauma-informed approach, creating safe and supportive environments for staff and community members. With your cultural humility, you respect and honor diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, ensuring equity and inclusion are top priorities in your work. You developed your approach through your direct experience in management, fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and financial oversight.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Community Impact

• Responsible for the United Way of Southwestern Oregon impact on the community
• Increases organizational capacity to deliver positive community impact
• Works closely with the board to craft and adapt strategy
• Establish and build relationships with business, government, and nonprofit sector leaders
• Supports for these responsibilities include: board members and staff make introductions and support ongoing positive relations in the community

Resource Development

• Serves as the fundraiser for the organization; Defines fundraising goals and drives results
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors and partners
• Leverage organizational contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities
• Promote a culture of fundraising in the organization, both at the staff and board level
• Collaborates with the philanthropic network serving Southwestern Oregon
• Supports for these responsibilities include: board members who identify opportunities and participate in asks. UWSWO's strong reputation means that it often receives philanthropic funds and leads collaborations

Strategic Management

• Serves as the principal resource to the board of directors
• Gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation
• Partners with the board of directors to craft organizational goals
• Develops strategies to achieve goals
• Supports for these responsibilities include: executive assistant, seasoned and new board members

Organizational Management

• Works with (and if needed, builds) high-performing teams that collaborate to achieve results, including staff and volunteers of fiscally sponsored organizations
• Accountable for the operational and fiscal integrity within policies set by the board
• Directly manage UWSWO's fiscal sponsorships, providing fiduciary oversight, financial management, and other administrative services as required
• Assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identifies gaps in systems
• Manages spending, monitors budget compliance, and mitigates financial risks
• Promotes UWSWO's values among the community, staff, and volunteers
• Supports for these responsibilities include: executive assistant, authority and budget to outsource functions, currently for human resources and bookkeeping functions. Defined and publicly available diversity, equity, and inclusion principles guide decision-making

Requirements

• Management experience that includes leadership coordination, partnership building, and collaboration (5+ years preferred, nonprofit management preferred)
• Experience with individual and special event fundraising
• Experience in marketing and public relations communications
• Demonstrates strong listening, writing, public speaking and presentation skills
• Demonstrates fiscal management and budget oversight skills
• Driver's license, authorization to work in the United States

Working Environment

• 40 hours per week requiring occasional evening and weekend work
• Hybrid work environment. Internet and cell phone stipends offered
• Travels regularly to meetings in Coos and Curry counties, mileage reimbursed

Benefits

• Employee health, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits
• Vacation accrual starting two weeks per year; sick leave, and other leave options allowable under Oregon law
• Education Reimbursement

Application InstructionsNonprofit Professionals Now is pleased to be working with United Way of Southwestern Oregon on this key leadership position. All applications will be considered and must include a resume and cover letter.

Application Link: https://bit.ly/40u0dQ8 Application Deadline: February 23rd, 2025 jeid-39dd1857fec54f9bac3abdc86da45511