United Way Careers

United Way Quad Cities is a leading nonprofit organization in the Quad Cities region. We are committed to making a positive impact on our community by investing in programs that enhance education, income, health, and promote equity. Our mission is to mobilize people and resources to improve lives and create a community where everyone can access quality education, secure a good job, and enjoy a healthy life.

The Emerging Leaders Director supports and advances the United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) mission of mobilizing people and resources to improve lives by growing engagement and increasing revenue growth for the Emerging Leaders (ELQC) donor network.

Emerging Leaders Quad Cities (ELQC)

Emerging Leaders is a UWQC donor network of young leaders, creatives and philanthropists who work together to solve big community problems, while showcasing the Quad Cities as a dynamic place to build your life, raise your family and grow your career.

As tomorrow’s community leaders and as the most influential generation in America, our QC Emerging Leaders will set the standard for generations to come.  An ambitious group of individuals with common goals of growth and giving back, Emerging Leaders hope to motivate and support others to be leaders and succeed.

The Emerging Leader Director is accountable for the following functions:

• Cultivating meaningful connections with donors and volunteers.
• Maintain Routine Communication with Members and Donors: Regularly update and engage members and donors through personalized emails, newsletters, and social media, ensuring they are informed about the network’s activities, events, and impact.
• Recruit New Members and Raise Funds: Proactively identify, reach out to, and recruit potential new members for the Emerging Leaders donor network, while also developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies to support the network’s goals and initiatives.
• Creating special events and volunteer opportunities to increase engagement of Emerging Leaders in conjunction with the Volunteer & Events Manager.

Essential Job Functions

Strategy Development and Implementation
Serve as the staff manager and director for Emerging Leaders (EL), developing and implementing strategies to deepen meaningful connections with donors and volunteers and build QC leadership capacity. Specific activities include:

• Provide strategic direction to the EL committee: plan meetings, recruit new members, and staff events.
• Create/update and manage the work plans.
• Manage EL donor network budget to include the advertising, events and other costs associated with group’s management.
• Lead in efforts to achieve measurable goals designed to expand and deepen membership engagement.
• Develop, test, promote and periodically refresh value-added EL membership portfolios.
• Collaborate with other resource development staff in acquiring new members.
• Prepare data-based reports to measure progress and drive future success and develop suggestions to further the effectiveness of the network’s activities and strategies.

Strategic Communications
Communicate clearly, regularly and effectively with advisory committee members and all volunteers and investors of EL to raise awareness, demonstrate impact, inspire enthusiasm and a build a sense of community. Specific activities include:

• Prepare and distribute an appropriately branded quarterly e-newsletter for each donor network to enhance communication with member investors, prospects and volunteers, building their relationship with UWQC.
• Coordinate or lead, when appropriate, creation of accurate and branded collateral for EL
• Coordinate and lead regular advisory committee meetings for EL
• Work with the Marketing department to develop/oversee mailings, digital strategies and communications to promote events and solicit annual investments from members, prospects and sponsors.
• Assist with the management of EL social media and provide content to communication team for volunteer profiles, social media posts and blog posts, etc.

Management of Volunteer Projects
Provide guidance and direction for volunteer projects selected by EL advisory committee to support the mission of UWQC.

• Work collaboratively with marketing, community impact and resource development staff to ensure compelling mission-aligned volunteer and event programming.
• Work with Volunteer & Event management staff to develop, define, and implement volunteer opportunities for EL supporters.

Coordination of Engagement Programs & Events
Develop, plan and implement strategic, data-driven, branded, mission-focused EL events/programs that recognize, steward and further cultivate current donors, volunteers and prospects, increasing their engagement with the organization. Specific activities include:

• Plan, and in collaboration with UWQC Volunteer & Events Manager, execute EL events (networking, professional development and volunteer projects) in coordination with volunteer committee to demonstrate and exemplify the mission and community impact of United Way.
• Actively engage donors and prospective donors through events designed to cultivate members and enhance relationships. Provide consistent post-event follow-up to secure commitments or move relationships forward.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with the Chief Strategy Officer and resource development team, to identify potential donors and solicit donations where appropriate.
• Work closely with the Corporate Engagement team and United Way volunteers to identify companies to target for education on EL and recruitment of new members.
• As assigned, lead other fundraising strategies and support company relationships, including year-round engagement with key leaders and company influencers, assisting contacts in planning and executing employee campaign and managing corporate partner accounts through tracking, updating analyzing and evaluating data.
• Participate in speaking engagements during trainings, company and community events, as needed.

Competencies:

Competencies for all UWQC Staff:

• Mission-Focused
• Relationship Oriented
• Collaborator
• Results-Driven
• Brand Steward

Education / Training:

• Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience/Other Requirements:

• Experience in relationship management, fund development, volunteer management, donor cultivation and recognition are a plus.
• Bring an extensive personal network of emerging leaders and demonstrate the capacity to continuously expand and diversify this network through proactive relationship-building efforts.
• Project management skills and ability to balance competing priorities
• Ability to build and manage budgets
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter along with your salary expectations, to Karrie Abbott, Chief Operating Officer at kabbott@unitedwayqc.org.

United Way is the largest nongovernmental funder in the Quad Cities, responsible for private investments into programs that advance equity and improve education, income and health outcomes.

As a results-driven leader who is passionate about harnessing the power of data to inform actionable insights that drive performance and collective impact, the Vice President of Community Impact will demonstrate deep and expert experience in strengthening and managing partnerships; providing ongoing leadership to ensure that data and insights are integrated and aligned with organizational priorities; deliver organizational and community insights that improve decision making, foster innovation, and drive collective impact.

The Vice President, Community Impact serves as a key member of the leadership team and serves as the leader and champion of United Way Quad Cities’ impact work, uniting people, organizations and resources by seeing the big picture and mobilizing resources quickly to create change while amplifying the influence of local nonprofits by directing investments to precisely where and when they can yield the greatest impact.

As Vice President of Community Impact, you will:

• Set the strategic direction of this work using community-building knowledge and data to inform and develop long term strategies for needs assessment, community investment planning, outcome measurement and program innovation, overseeing our community investment policies and processes to ensure dynamic responsiveness to changes in community needs and conditions.
• Lead a dedicated Community Impact Team and ensure alignment, execution and progress towards UWQC goals.
• Oversee key, transformational impact initiatives and provide thought leadership to UW leadership team and the community.
• Represent UWQC in specific community initiatives and use our deep connections to bring the right volunteer talent to our impact committees and Standard Review Teams.
• Model our commitment to excellent customer service by cultivating collaborative relationships with nonprofit, government and business sectors, building partnerships and consensus on priorities through dialogue and data-based examination of community assets and needs.
• Think and plan strategically: You engage diverse stakeholders to assess community needs, strategically guiding United Way to contribute to the community’s priorities with credibility, authenticity and humility.
• Data-driven critical thinker: You can address and manage complex issues to achieve great results, and have the ability to gather, interpret and use relevant data to drive a dynamic, human-centered community investment process.
• Impact expert who knows how to collaborate for success: You have broad experience with social services, government and other key community sectors, with a deep understanding of the principles of collective impact. You know how to lead in spaces with competing individual interests and motivations to build coalitions that create and act upon common goals, priorities and vision.
• Excited about numbers and outcomes measurement: You enjoy the prospect of tracking high-level community impact indicators and sharing results and credit with the partners who help achieve progress. You’re also good at developing and tracking sometimes-complex budgets in collaboration with your internal team and key volunteers.
• Ensures routine communication with grant partners and production of Quarterly Impact reports that are distributed to nonprofit partners and UWQC current and prospective donors.
• Comfortable with taking smart risks to achieve goals: You believe innovation drives progress, and you’re not afraid to take on strategic risk to achieve a potentially great outcome.
• Build rapport with diverse people in a variety of situations: You are comfortable working with people of diverse backgrounds—donors, staff and other constituencies —and have an ability to understand their needs from a variety of perspectives.
• Team player who knows how to develop and motivate people: You have solid interpersonal and management skills and understand how to build and motivate teams for high achievement and results.

Essential Job Functions

Through the employee’s own efforts or through the delegation of key staff:

• Foster the development of a common vision among community stakeholders by:
  • Analyzing current and changing social issues and citizen values to determine implications for United Way’s strategic direction.
  • Providing and sharing research-based information in understandable formats to gain greater community commitment for the transformation to community level change.
  • Nurturing strong non-profit relationships.

• Create a Community Impact Agenda by:
  • Defining United Way’s role in the community’s short- and long-term goals.
  • Establishing desired outcomes, objectives, strategies and action steps.
  • Identifying how United Way can best address specific elements of the plan.
  • Coordinate UWQC’s impact by creating and implementing strategies for grant investment, direct services, advocacy, and volunteerism.
  • Establish board and staff-level responsibility for engaging with the community by establishing United Way’s position on critical public policy issues in an approved advocacy agenda.
  • Organize and/or participate in briefings for public officials, legislators, business leaders and the nonprofit sector to inform and shape policy related to priorities established in the Community Impact Agenda.

• Community Impact Planning and Integration:
  • Ensure funding priorities are in alignment with the Community Impact Agenda.
  • Manage continuous evaluation relating to system issue areas and strategic plans; integrates the work of the Community Impact Council and staff. Reports results in a timely manner to the President of the United Way and key United Way volunteer leadership.
  • Responsible for data collection, management, and analysis.
  • Conducts ongoing assessments of the system strategic direction and makes adjustments as necessary.

• Community Impact Leadership and Management:
  • Ensure all impact strategies and decisions are in alignment with the Community Impact Agenda.
  • Provide strategic direction for all UWQC direct services including but not limited to United for Schools, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Read United, etc.
  • Manage continuous evaluation, relationships, and outcomes related to impact decisions and strategies within impact issue areas and plans; integrates the work of volunteer leaders and staff to ensure careful grant recommendations.
  • Conduct annual review/research, analysis, and report writing of program and initiatives data as it relates to impact areas.

• Volunteer Leadership and Engagement:
  • Manage recruitment and retention of volunteers.
  • Coordinate communications with volunteers.
  • Ensure volunteers are appropriately trained.
  • Provide support to Community Impact Council leadership on ongoing planning related to system work.
  • Provides leadership, direction and integration of volunteer and corporate engagement opportunities and strategies through Volunteer Hub.
  • Works closely with Resource Development and Communications and Marketing teams to ensure alignment of corporate engagement opportunities.

• Community Impact Staff:
  • Responsible for the management and leadership of Community Impact staff.
  • Plan and integrate the work plan of staff and provide time, resources, and guidance in completing that work.
  • Track the performance versus objectives of staff team.
  • Assign projects (initiatives) and tracks progress of department members.

Competencies for All Employees:

• Mission-Focused
• Relationship Oriented
• Collaborator
• Results-Driven
• Brand Steward

Requirements:

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s Degree with at least five years’ experience in an impact-related leadership role. Master’s degree in nonprofit management or related area is always a plus.

Experience/Other Requirements:

• A background of progressive leadership experience in a nonprofit/foundation management role and understanding of the principles of collective impact.
• Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills, with an ability to listen actively.
• Experience with and understanding in working with complex operational budgets.
• Clear understanding and perspective on the application of qualitative and quantitative data for continuous improvement, communicating impact, and determining progress toward internal and external goals.
• Experience building data, insights, and analytics strategies in inclusive, collaborative, and cross-functional ways.
• Adept at building collaborative partnerships with external providers of data and insights, including big data, research, and advocacy organizations.
• Ability to communicate data insights and trends to a diverse group of stakeholders ranging from senior team members, investors, peers, and analysts.
• Proven experience in large-scale data integration and analysis efforts and working collaboratively to deliver projects on time, within budget and with a high level of quality.
• Strong people management and organizational leadership skills.
• Strong computer skills (particularly MS Office) and an extreme comfort with learning new technology. Experience with CRM systems a plus.
• An ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to manage people and projects to meet deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter along with your salary expectations, to Karrie Abbott, Chief Operating Officer at kabbott@unitedwayqc.org.

United Way is a leading nonprofit organization in the Quad Cities region. We are committed to making a positive impact in our community by investing in programs that enhance education income, health and promote equity. Our mission is to mobilize people and resource to improve lives and create a community where everyone can access quality education, secure a good job, and enjoy a health life.

As a K-12 Student Success Director at United Way Quad Cities, you will play a vital role in supporting student achievement and ensuring that all students have the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. In this role, you will work closely with school administrators, teachers, parents, and community partners to develop and implement programs that promote academic success, improve attendance, and provide social-emotional support for students in need.

The Director will lead our United for Schools (UFS) program, modeled after the national Community In Schools (CIS) curriculm of Integrated Student Supports. The program surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.  The Integrated Student Supports model places site coordinators in schools to work in partnership with school districts to develop new strategies and community partnerships to provide additional support and resources to students and families through confidential, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive interventions, services and supports.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with recruitment, screening, and hiring processes for new UFS site coordinators, as needed.
• Orient and train UFS site coordinators in the implementation of the CIS model which includes opportunities for flexibility to address unique community needs.
• Coach and supervise UFS site coordinators in the delivery of the CIS Model. Consult with principal at each school on the selection of the site coordinator.
• Collaborate with UWQC Community Impact team, grantees and other stakeholders to advance academic achievement.
• Participate in Communities in Schools national and school district trainings and meetings, in order to support campus leadership in understanding and implementing the CIS Model, aligned with school improvement plans and priorities.
• Review and align CIS school needs assessments and support plans with school improvement plans.
• Maintain regular communication with school leadership and site coordinators, including pro-active meetings and troubleshooting.
• Maintain regular communication with district leadership, school leadership and site coordinators, including pro-active meetings and troubleshooting.
• Convene monthly site coordinator meetings to enter data and troubleshoot issues.
• Identify community trends and needs and using this information to drive CIS’ work across campuses.
• Identify potential community partners and coordinate with organizations nearby that may support multiple schools.
• Regularly monitor and analyze CIS data through the Communities in Schools Data Management System (CISDM). Support site coordinators in using data to improve practice.
• Create timely impact reports highlighting the impact occurring at each United for School site.
• Provide feedback and maintain regular communication by submitting quarterly reports to school district leadership.
• Establish deadlines for activities and data entry and hold site coordinators accountable.
• Provide regular updates with UWQC Education Council and local school boards regarding student success efforts.
• Collaborate with the Resource Development Team to present to donors and corporate partners to facilitate program investments.
• Develop and implement opportunities for students to explore career pathways. exploration opportunities.
• Establish sustainable funding for United for Schools and other student success initiatives.

Competencies for All Employees:

• Mission-Focused
• Relationship Oriented
• Collaborator
• Results-Driven
• Brand Steward

Requirements:

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred. Experience working in a school setting and with diverse populations preferred.

Experience/Other Requirements:

• Relevant experience to include a mix of direct services and program development/program management working with vulnerable children, youth, or families.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder with community and/or school district partners.
• Proficient with data collection processes and using data to inform programmatic decisions.
• Combination of excellent analytical skills, time management, and ability to be creative and flexible to help move things forward.
• Comfortable making independent decisions while working well in a collaborative team.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Valid Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter along with your salary expectations, to Karrie Abbott, Chief Operating Officer at kabbott@unitedwayqc.org.