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We are on a mission to ensure all Quad Citizens have the opportunity and access to thrive. As part of the United Way team you have the chance to make that happen.
We partner with and support more than 50 local nonprofit service providers, mobilizing a community-wide movement that works to ensure all our neighbors have access to education, income and health — the building blocks of opportunity.
Inspired to make a difference? View our current openings.
Title: Vice President of Corporate Relations
Status: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer
FLSA Classification: Exempt – Administrative
Supervises: Corporate Engagement Manager, Volunteer & Events Manager
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.
The Vice President of Corporate Relations, a new position on our team, will lead United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) in our move to a high-level business “consulting” mentality with a strategic business and partnership perspective that is flexible and responsive. He/she will shape United Way as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) partner of choice and provide an essential link between business, non-profit organizations, schools and individuals to meet our community’s needs and objectives.
She/he will be people-centered and results driven with a relentless focus on building and deepening relationships that generate financial resources to support the mission of UWQC, create impact for our community, and advance the objectives of our corporate/foundation partners.
The Vice President is responsible for achieving United Way’s corporate, cause marketing, employee giving and sponsorship fundraising goals. To accomplish this, She/he and their team will build strong corporate relationships through a deep understanding of current and future partners’ unique corporate social responsibility/employee engagement objectives and by providing the solutions that help them achieve those objectives, while at the same time transforming lives in our community.
Essential Job Functions
Key Areas of Focus
Corporate Social Responsibility & Donor Relations
Business Development
Talent Management
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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.
Title: Community Engagement Associate
Status: Full-time
Reports to: Vice President of Community Impact
FLSA Classification: Exempt – Administrative
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.
As a Community Engagement Associate at United Way Quad Cities, you’ll play a vital role in furthering our mission by providing exceptional internal and external support, while spearheading our community engagement efforts. Your responsibilities will include project management, volunteer/stakeholder support, and active coordination to ensure that our programs in the areas of Education, Income, and Health run smoothly. You’ll directly contribute to the cultivation of inspiring volunteer engagement opportunities, facilitate the implementation of United Way initiatives, support grantmaking processes, and maintain ongoing communication to share impact with volunteers and stakeholders.
Volunteer Engagement
Programs/Initiatives
Community Investment
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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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.
At United Way Quad Cities, we value every background, identity, and experience. We believe that a diverse team, informed by different cultures and perspectives, makes us stronger. We are committed to doing the work and challenging each other to be an organization in which everyone is respected and heard. We commit to providing genuine opportunities for all people to thrive. And we will continue to embed diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equality in everything we do.
Thanks for your interest in United Way Quad Cities. At this time we do not have any open positions. For questions regarding employment please email kabbott@unitedwayqc.org.
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