President
Rockledge, FL - USA
Job Summary
President
United Way Space Coast
Rockledge Florida
Organizational Background
Position Summary
United Way Space Coast is seeking a visionary leader to serve as its next President. This individual will be a tireless champion for community impact combining a deep passion for social change with the executive acumen necessary to drive resource development and operational excellence. The President serves as the face of the organization responsible for building high-level corporate partnerships fostering a culture of philanthropy and ensuring the long-term sustainability of UWSCs initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
- Strategic Vision: Lead the organization through a process that sets the organizations strategy for years to come and ensures buy-in from the board and staff.
- Community Engagement: Build trusted relationships across business government and non-profit organizations in order to influence community-level outcomes.
Resource Development and Fundraising
- Fundraising Growth: Identify and pursue partnerships with new corporate partners in order to increase revenue driven by workplace giving campaigns.
- Donor Pipeline: Expand the donor base beyond traditional workplace giving.
Financial Management and Operations
- Fiscal Stewardship: Exercise high-level financial acumen managing complex budgets financial reporting and ensuring the highest standards of nonprofit accounting.
- Operational Efficiency: Leverage technology and modern business practices to improve internal systems and organizational transparency.
- Governance: Partner effectively with the volunteer Board to strengthen governance manage leadership transitions and support board development.
Personnel and Culture
- Culture and Talent Development: Develop and foster a culture that will attract retain and grow a high-performing results-driven professional team.
- Change Management: Guide the organization through structural change new funding models and evolving community expectations.
Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be a strategic high-energy leader. Specifically the candidate will possess:
- Local Economic Acumen: Understanding of the local economy notably the fastest-growing industries (aerospace defense advanced manufacturing and technology).
- Fundraising Success: Demonstrated success in securing significant philanthropic corporate and institutional financial support.
- Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to translate broad community goals into tactical operational milestones.
- Communication Excellence: Exceptional public speaking and interpersonal skills.
- Board Governance Experience: Experience working with high-level boards to ensure strong governance accountability and leadership alignment.
- Financial Expertise: Strong business acumen with the ability to manage multi-million dollar budgets and ensure transparency.
- Education: Bachelors degree required (Advanced degree in Non-Profit Management or Business preferred).
- Executive Experience: Previous executive-level experience in a nonprofit or complex corporate environment is highly desired.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $175000 with the opportunity to earn annual incentive-based bonuses. The role is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical vision and dental insurance four weeks of PTO and contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
United Way Space Coast is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and community members.
Application Process
Required Experience:
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About Company
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