VP, Economic Mobility & Community Transformation

Unitedwayatlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) seeks a visionary leader to advance its long-term economic mobility strategy through place-based programs, partnerships, and targeted investments across pilot communities in the Greater Atlanta region.

This executive will translate strategy into action, align stakeholders, build resident leadership, oversee performance and learning, and represent UWGA in regional collaborations to deliver measurable, scalable impact on families and neighborhoods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in economic mobility, community development, philanthropy, or related fields.
• Experience leading complex cross-sector initiatives and high-performing teams.
• Experience translating strategy into implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong background in partnership development across nonprofit, philanthropic, government, and business sectors.
• Experience managing investments, grants, or significant funding portfolios.
• Proven ability to leverage community engagement, data, and evaluation to inform decision-making.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, relationship management, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of the Greater Atlanta region or similar work, with deep commitment to equity and long-term mobility.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of UWGA's economic mobility strategy across pilot communities; translate priorities into implementation plans, measurable goals, and operational strategies.
• Guide community activation strategies, collective action initiatives, and cross-sector collaboration; support capacity-building for partners.
• Develop funding and investment recommendations; collaborate on grantmaking, stewardship, and fundraising efforts.
• Lead performance management and implementation learning; use data and insights to drive continuous improvement and share lessons with stakeholders.
• Represent UWGA in regional collaborations; bring community-based insights to regional discussions and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Community engagement

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) seeks a visionary leader to advance its long-term economic mobility strategy through place-based programs, partnerships, and targeted investments across pilot communities in the Greater Atlanta region.

This executive will translate strategy into action, align stakeholders, build resident leadership, oversee performance and learning, and represent UWGA in regional collaborations to deliver measurable, scalable impact on families and neighborhoods.