The President/CEO is responsible for the overall impact of United Way of the Cape Fear Area on the community, with particular emphasis on increasing its capacity to drive the impact agenda. The President/CEO works closely with the Board to craft and adapt the strategy to achieve this increased impact, including raising the funds to support our mission. The President/CEO and the Board will establish and build relationships with top leaders in the community, including those representing the highest levels in business, government and non-profit sectors. Strategic Management The President/CEO serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation. He/She partners with the Board of Directors and the United Way of the Cape Fear Area Senior Leadership team to craft organizational goals and develops strategies to ensure that they are achieved. The President/CEO ensures coordination and alignment of all United Way activities to include strategic direction in the areas of community impact, resource development, and staff alignment. Organization Management The President/CEO is accountable for building and leading high-performing teams, ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organizational results. He/She will ensure accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization in compliance with policies set by the Board of Directors. The President/CEO assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing; directly supervises Senior Leadership positions and establishes individual goals; works with the Finance Director and board to manage organizational spending, monitors compliance with the financial goals and performance, mitigates financial risks; and ensures that United Way of the Cape Fear Area goals of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers are met. Experience and Position Requirements Strong experience working in/with the nonprofit sector and interacting with volunteers and diverse boards Experience in building revenue, raising funds and increasing philanthropic support Expertise on issues relevant to the organization Ability to exhibit executive presence and command the confidence and respect of stakeholders A demonstrated track record of promoting diversity and an ability to build collaboration with the community at large Experience in networking across multiple sectors, including nonprofit, public and corporate environments Experience in developing partnerships, building teams and conflict management. Must demonstrate a high level of intelligence and intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems ChARACTERISTICS OVERVIEW Unquestioned integrity a long term perspective
The President/CEO is responsible for the overall impact of United Way of the Cape Fear Area on the community, with particular emphasis on increasing its capacity to drive the impact agenda. The President/CEO works closely with the Board to craft and adapt the strategy to achieve this increased impact, including raising the funds to support our mission. The President/CEO and the Board will establish and build relationships with top leaders in the community, including those representing the highest levels in business, government and non-profit sectors. Strategic Management The President/CEO serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation. He/She partners with the Board of Directors and the United Way of the Cape Fear Area Senior Leadership team to craft organizational goals and develops strategies to ensure that they are achieved. The President/CEO ensures coordination and alignment of all United Way activities to include strategic direction in the areas of community impact, resource development, and staff alignment. Organization Management The President/CEO is accountable for building and leading high-performing teams, ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organizational results. He/She will ensure accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization in compliance with policies set by the Board of Directors. The President/CEO assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing; directly supervises Senior Leadership positions and establishes individual goals; works with the Finance Director and board to manage organizational spending, monitors compliance with the financial goals and performance, mitigates financial risks; and ensures that United Way of the Cape Fear Area goals of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers are met. Experience and Position Requirements Strong experience working in/with the nonprofit sector and interacting with volunteers and diverse boards Experience in building revenue, raising funds and increasing philanthropic support Expertise on issues relevant to the organization Ability to exhibit executive presence and command the confidence and respect of stakeholders A demonstrated track record of promoting diversity and an ability to build collaboration with the community at large Experience in networking across multiple sectors, including nonprofit, public and corporate environments Experience in developing partnerships, building teams and conflict management. Must demonstrate a high level of intelligence and intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems ChARACTERISTICS OVERVIEW Unquestioned integrity a long term perspective
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