President & CEO

• Community Impact: Responsible for the overall impact of UWBG on the community, with particular emphasis on increasing its capacity to drive the impact agenda
• Work closely with the Staff and the Board of Directors to craft and adapt the strategy to achieve this increased impact, including raising the funds to support it
• Establish and build relationships with top leaders in the community, including those representing the highest levels in business, government, and non-profit sectors
• Resource Development: Drive key results in fundraising
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners
• Leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities
• Promote a culture of fundraising in the organization, both at the staff and board level
• Develop strategies to diversify mission-driven revenue through grants, contracts, etc.
• Strategic Management: Serve as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and give strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation
• Partner with the Board of Directors and the UWBG Senior Leadership team to craft organizational goals and develop strategies to ensure that they are achieved
• Ensure coordination and alignment of all UWBG’s activities to strategic direction in the areas of community impact, resource development, and staff alignment
• Organization Management: Accountable for building and leading high-performing teams, ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organizational results
• Maintain accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within policies set by the Board of Directors
• Assess organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing
• Directly supervise Senior Leadership positions and establish individual goals
• Work with the VP of Finance to manage organizational spending, monitor budget compliance, and mitigate financial risks
• Ensure that UWBG goals of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers are met.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university is required
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector
• Proven fundraising experience securing significant philanthropic, corporate, and institutional financial support
• Experience with strategic planning and implementation
• Demonstrated successful experience in fiscal management and budget oversight, and compliance functions
• Proficiency in data analytics and impact measurement in the nonprofit sector
• Public advocacy experience at local, state, and federal levels
• Successful grant writing and management experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Open and participative management style
• Ability to work successfully with diverse groups and across multiple generations
• Demonstrable integrity and accountability in leadership roles
• The candidate must work on-site with flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed.

Advanced degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus
• Relocation assistance.