Executive Director

• Community Impact: responsible for the overall impact of United Way of North Idaho in the communities of the five counties we serve, with particular emphasis on increasing its financial capacity to drive the impact agenda
• Resource Development: charged with driving key results in fundraising
• to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners
• to build and leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities
• Strategic Management: serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation
• Organization Management: accountable for building and leading high-performing teams
• maintains accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization
• assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing
• directly supervises staff positions and establishes individual goals

• Substantial (more than 5 years) leadership experience working in the non-profit sector
• Advanced interaction with volunteers and boards
• Expertise on issues relevant to the organization
• Ability to command the confidence and respect of stakeholders
• A demonstrated track record of promoting inclusiveness and equitable leadership and an ability to build collaboration with the community at large
• Experience in developing partnerships, building teams and working through conflict management
• Experience in building revenue beyond the traditional paths and increasing philanthropic support
• Must demonstrate a high level of intelligence and intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems
• Exhibits a passion for serving people
• Has outstanding interpersonal skills and displays enthusiasm about our work
• Possesses a track record of embracing change and seeking creative/innovative solutions
• Shows high personal integrity, honesty, character, wisdom, and good judgment
• Fair and thoughtful approach to management
• Presents a long-term perspective
• Shows a strong sense of accountability
• Has practical ability to get things done
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates high energy level
• Presents a high degree of maturity and self-confidence
• Able to have a clear criminal background check
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Equivalent Experience: Ten (10) years in a senior leadership role at the Executive Director level may be considered in lieu of a college degree
• Business Acumen
• Organizational Leadership
• Team-Builder
• Mission-Focused
• Relationship-Oriented
• Collaborator
• Results-Driven
• Brand Steward
• Visionary
• Outward Turning
• Network-Oriented

United Way experience is desirable but not required

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• opportunity for a performance-based bonus contingent on organizational and individual performance