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United Way of CassClay
Fargo North Dakota
ABOUT UNITED WAY OF CASSCLAY
Through its bold goals of Prevent Hunger & Homelessness Prepare Children to Succeed and Strengthen Families United Way of CassClay delivers measurable outcomes for the community. In 2023 their initiatives helped prevent homelessness for over 2800 individuals distributed 5.1 million pounds of food to nearly 13000 families and supported more than 6000 students with backpacks and school supplies. By aligning community resources and datadriven strategies United Way of CassClay continues to drive sustainable change and build a stronger more connected region.
In support of its missiondriven initiatives United Way of CassClay launched a fundraising campaign and achieved their goal of raising $6.2 million. Impressively 99% of all funds raised stay within the local area directly fueling programs that combat hunger and homelessness support childrens education and strengthen families throughout the CassClay region.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
At United Way we are dedicated to responsibly managing every dollar entrusted to us. By keeping administrative costs low and optimizing program efficiency we ensure everycent possible is invested to create meaningful change in our community.
Revenue is generated from the following areas:
We believe every family deserves a place to call home and nutritious food to keep them healthy. We collaborate with local experts to address the root cause of homelessness and hunger striving to prevent families and children from facing these hardships. Additionally we invest in shelters and food pantries ensuring comprehensive support for families as they work toward breaking the cycle of poverty.
We believe kids deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We know that children who receive highquality early childhood education and start
kindergarten prepared are more likely to succeed in school and graduate. This critical milestone sets the foundation for a future filled with opportunities and choices as kids grow into adulthood.
We believe every family deserves the opportunity to thrive. Breaking the cycle of poverty is not easy. By improving the health wellbeing and
stability of families we help provide the foundation to strengthen and stabilize families creating generational change.
ABOUT THE ROLE
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Staff Leadership & Organizational Culture
Lead a strong internal team and foster a healthy highperforming valuesdriven culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Set the tone for inclusive purposedriven leadership
Support leadership team in goal setting development and accountability
Establish regular performance feedback and recognition practices
Prioritize staff wellbeing engagement and professional growth
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Alignment
Provide strategic direction and leadership to advance UWCCs Bold Goals and overall mission.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate creation and ongoing refinement of UWCCs strategic plan
Align leadership team board and staff to organizational goals and priorities
Monitor trends and adapt strategies to changing community needs
Actively lead Bold Goal planning prioritization and crosssector partnerships
Community Engagement & Brand Awareness
Serve as the chief community ambassador and storyteller to grow UWCCs visibility trustand influence.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent UWCC at public events media engagements and stakeholder meetings
Build relationships with civic nonprofit corporate and faithbased leaders
Guide marketing and communications strategy to tell compelling stories of impact
Actively promote awareness of UWCCs Bold Goals and community progress
Fundraising & Resource Development
Drive strategic fundraising and advancement efforts to support annual and longtermfinancial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead or support cultivation and solicitation of major donors
Guide execution of annual giving campaigns and corporate partnerships
Strengthen development team capacity and donor stewardship efforts
Oversee execution of FargoMoorhead campus advancement plan
Operational Excellence & Program Delivery
Ensure highquality delivery of UWCC programs and operational systems that advance the Bold Goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee program execution and alignment with strategic goals
Establish clear accountability and evaluation systems for program outcomes
Work with leadership team to optimize systems workflows and crossfunctional coordination
Use data to assess community needs and program impact
Financial Oversight & Stewardship
Ensure financial sustainability transparency and responsible stewardship of UWCCs resources.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and manage annual budget with input from staff and board
Ensure financial policies reporting and internal controls are in place and followed
Partner with Director of Finance & Administration to monitor and report performance
Make financial decisions aligned with strategy and mission
Board Governance & Engagement
Partner with the Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance accountability and leadership alignment.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and facilitate effective board meetings and committee structures
Ensure board members are informed equipped and engaged
Collaborate with board leadership on succession recruitment and performance
Provide timely updates and recommendations on critical issues
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
Is This Role the Right Fit for You
The Board of Directors sees the ideal candidate for the position matching as many aspects as possible in the bullets below:
Passion for and commitment to the community and United Way of CassClays mission
Proven executive or senior management experience in a missiondriven organization whether in the nonprofit public or private sector. While previous nonprofit leadership is a plus we welcome candidates who bring a strong record of strategic leadership community impact and a deep commitment to purposedriven work.
Demonstrated results and working knowledge of fundraising principles.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills including a proven track record in leading and growing organizations.
Team builder and coach when working with staff and volunteers.
Build strong trusted relationships and partnerships inspiring others to take action.
Gain consensus from various groups unifying efforts to common goals and achieving impactful results.
Critical thinking skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
Possess working knowledge of the legal fiscal and regulatory environment in which a nonprofit operates.
Strong business and fiscal management skills.
Personal ethics and integrity that reflect positively on the mission and the organization; is a passionate and convincing champion for the mission and is involved and respected in the community.
Committed to championing and fostering an organization that is accessible and welcoming.
Bachelors degree in a related field required with an advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior leadership position.
Compensation and Benefits
United Way CassClay offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Initial Screening
SagencyInterview
Online Assessment
Client Interviews
Required Experience:
Chief
Full-Time