Senior Director Partnership & Investments Job at United Way (Spartanburg)

Job Description

Senior leadership team role developing and managing United Way of the Piedmont’s (UWP) strategic capacity-building initiatives, including advocacy, AmeriCorps programs, community investment, and community education and training. Build and maintain partnerships with community stakeholders, local government, funders, nonprofits, and other external partners to advance the work of UWP. Collaborate with senior leadership team for organization-wide decision-making, including budget development and oversight in partnership with the Board of Directors.

Job Responsibility

Represent the organization in advocacy meetings and initiatives, including the United Way Association of South Carolina Public Policy Day
Develop and implement an advocacy agenda aligned with organizational goals
Coordinate the work of the Advocacy Committee and engage stakeholders effectively
Cultivate and maintain relationships with elected officials at the local and state levels
Deliver presentations and testimony in support of advocacy efforts
Monitor and analyze policy developments relevant to the organization’s mission
Serve as Director for AmeriCorps grants and supervise the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
Attend and contribute to AmeriCorps meetings and planning sessions
Ensure program milestones, deadlines, and grant compliance requirements are met
Develop and drive strategic direction for AmeriCorps initiatives
Build and sustain partnerships to expand program reach
Develop and manage AmeriCorps program budgets, including SAM.gov registration
Lead the Community Investment process on a three-year cycle with partner and community input
Coordinate annual progress reporting and maintain Results-Based Accountability dashboards
Communicate regularly with funded partners to ensure alignment and progress
Drive continuous improvement of the Community Impact Agenda on a 5–10 year cycle
Manage the annual Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), including compliance oversight
Plan and facilitate trainings such as Board Basics, Advocacy 101, Poverty Simulations, and ALICE presentations
Organize panels, presentations, and workplace engagements as needed
Facilitate nonprofit capacity-building opportunities, including collaborative sessions with Joint Funders
Manage budgets for all training and educational programs
Manage partnerships with statewide 211 and ALICE programs
Collaborate with program leadership to align services with community needs
Monitor and evaluate program impact and identify opportunities for improvement
Serve as primary liaison to stakeholders, fostering collaboration and innovation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
master’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in collective impact, systems change, education, workforce development, community engagement, or nonprofit leadership
Demonstrated experience leading cross-sector partnerships and advancing shared outcomes
Experience managing complex initiatives, multiple partners, and measurable results
Familiarity with the StriveTogether framework and the ability to develop the expertise, relationships, and systems needed to establish Union Uplifted as a StriveTogether partnership
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting timelines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
experience using AI tools to increase productivity
Ability to learn and use other technologies and systems for relationship management and virtual convening
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings and evenings
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation throughout the workday

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with 3% safe harbor contribution and up to 2% employer match
13 annual holidays
paid time off

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