EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hirebridge; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Flexible work hours

Job summary

United Way of McPherson County (UWMC) seeks an Executive Director to provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization serving McPherson County. The role partners with an active Board to advance mission and impact, guiding fundraising, communications, and program direction with fiscal stewardship.

The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, strategic thinking, and strong community relationships, with experience in nonprofit governance, operations, and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in business, finance or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in non-profit or relevant environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online.
• Graduate education or leadership experience in non-profit mgmt is a plus; strong community ties valued.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Board to execute a multi-year strategic plan.
• Lead fundraising, communications and donor engagement initiatives.
• Manage operations, finances, and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate governance, board meetings and leadership transitions.
• Build partnerships with local agencies and United Ways.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Bilingualism

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (business/finance/social sciences)

Graduate-level education in non-profit mgmt or human services (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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:

• Cultivates exemplary personal values, including achievement orientation, integrity, flexibility, continuous learning and self-mastery, and inclusiveness
• Possess skillful levels of problem-solving and decision-making, including experience with operational planning and management of finances; branding; and technology.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and is adept at stewarding the UWMC brand through public and virtual forums.
• Models the ability to develop impact strategies, consolidating resources and relationships through influence, innovation, coalition-building, volunteer relations, and political astuteness.

Key Tasks

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

• Work with the Board to ensure mission achievement through a comprehensive multi-year strategic plan.
• Establish critical action plans and progress metrics to ensure and report progress as to whether strategic objectives are fulfilled.
• Lead and direct execution of strategic action plans, holding action item “owners” accountable to performance metrics and milestones on the path to strategy fulfillment and meeting objectives.

FUNDRAISING, COMMUNICATIONS AND VISIBILITY

• Provide opportunities for donors, volunteers, and advocates to get involved in and support causes they care about in ways that are engaging, meaningful, and transformative.
• Enhance, strengthen, and diversify contributed and earned revenue streams, including the development of fundraising goals, and involve all staff and Board actively in advocacy and solicitations; personally driving individual and institutional major gift/grant solicitations.
• Conduct public speaking and community outreach to build increased visibility, funding, and other kinds of support for the UWMC.
• Expand the public’s understanding of the UWMC; ensure that the mission, values, and initiatives are clearly and effectively conveyed through communications mediums, both real and virtual; 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 and administered; ensure proper administration of agreements, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Maintain the organization’s fiscal health; ensure that the organization adheres to a sustainable financial plan based on a Board-approved annual budget; ensure that actual financial 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 collection of pledge receivables, resulting in write-offs.
• Establish local, regional, and/or statewide partnerships or collaborations with other organizations and United Ways, as appropriate.
• Oversee and assist in the management of events and initiatives sponsored by the UWMC (i.e.triathlon, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with United Way Worldwide, including the filing of required reports and updates.

BOARD RELATIONS

• Become familiar with and advance the combined organization’s Governance Policies; develop, recommend, and implement policies, program goals, and objectives; provide ongoing 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 committees; develop Board meeting agendas, schedules, monthly board reports, retreats, and other activities in concert with the Executive Committee;
• Assist the Board in identifying and recruiting new Board members whose talents, backgrounds, commitment, and interests are congruent with the needs and mission of the organization, 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 agency adherence.
• Facilitate a consistent, efficient, and effective allocation process for advancing the community impact outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, social sciences, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years of experience in non-for-profit or another relevant environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online
• Additional consideration will be given to applicants who can verify additional or graduate-level education related to non-profit management or human services; leadership experience with positions of progressive responsibility; strong ties to the McPherson community; and bilingualism.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive pay in alignment with the educational level and years of experience relevant to the position. In addition, the employee may be eligible for paid time off, retirement matching, flexible work hours, and other negotiable benefits.

United Way of McPherson County is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage inquiries and applications from candidates of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, as well as from women and individuals from underrepresented groups.

United Way of McPherson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the needs of the community, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, family or parental status, medical history, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations as applied in the State of Kansas.