Manager, Southern Dallas Thrives

United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking a professional for the Southern Dallas Thrives Initiative based in Dallas, TX. The role involves building relationships with community stakeholders, managing programs, and overseeing grants.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in program development and nonprofit management. A Master’s degree is preferred. The organization aims to create real social change and improve community disparities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program development and management.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit management is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships and forge partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Manage operations and projects for Southern Dallas Thrives.
• Review grant proposals and manage funded grants.

Skills

Relationship building

Program management

Communication

Data tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking an experienced professional for the Southern Dallas Thrives Initiative based in Dallas, TX 75202.

Overview

Southern Dallas Thrives is a multifaceted vehicle of social change focusing on education, income, health, and nonprofit capacity building in under‑resourced southern Dallas communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship‑Building with Key Stakeholders
  • Strengthen existing relationships and forge new partnerships with community leaders, service providers, corporations, funders, public sector, educational institutions, coalitions, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent UWMD in community coalitions, conferences, and other venues related to education, income, capacity building, and/or health.
  • Communicate with other United Way departments, agencies, and community representatives, stakeholders, and funders.
  • Coordinate efforts with Marketing, Finance, Resource Development, and Volunteer Engagement.
• Program and Operations Management
  • Manage current and future operations, processes, procedures, and projects supporting Southern Dallas Thrives.
  • Identify new collaborative and support opportunities across multiple sectors.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive impact data & tracking system for Southern Dallas Thrives programs and partner collaboratives.
  • Identify new opportunities to support impact programming for community members and partners.
  • Support the implementation of UWMD’s impact goals, programs, collaborations, and methodology.
• Grants and Service Provider Relationship Management
  • Review grant proposals and oversee the portfolio of grants funded through the Southern Dallas Thrives initiative.
  • Serve as program and event engagement implementation and execution lead for Southern Dallas Thrives and UWMD.
  • Provide ongoing support to partner agencies, monitoring outcomes to ensure programs align with the 10‑Year Community Goals.
• Core Competencies
  • Mission‑Focused: Create real social change that improves community disparities.
  • Relationship‑Oriented: Communicate effectively to develop, grow, and sustain aligned relationships.
  • Results‑Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals, creating and scaling innovative strategies for comprehensive impact.
  • Champion Stewardship: Maintain transparency, ethical standards, and alignment with organizational goals.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; degree in urban planning, public administration, business administration, communications, or related fields preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of work experience required. Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience. Background in program development and management, business administration, and/or non‑profit management strongly desired.