VP, Community & Collective Impact

The Vice President, Community & Collective Impact leads the development, implementation, and oversight of key United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) community impact initiatives. This role involves fostering strategic collaborations, developing and managing budgets, guiding program outcomes, and ensuring the alignment of resources with the organization’s mission and strategic goals. The VP works closely with community stakeholders, local government, funders, and nonprofit partners to advance collective impact in Education, Economic Mobility, and Health. This position is part of the executive leadership team and is responsible for fostering cross-departmental collaboration within the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Community Collaboration

Create and manage strategic partnerships that maintain positive, mutually beneficial relationships with nonprofits and community stakeholders.
Provide leadership to key initiatives and partnerships such as A Place to Call Home; Behavioral Health Taskforce; Spartanburg Behavioral and Mental Health Collaborative; Disaster Response, Preparedness, and Resiliency Initiatives; Joint Funders Collaborative; Live Healthy Spartanburg Partnership; Movement 2030; Union Uplifted; United for ALICE; and 211.
Authentically engage diverse stakeholders in community conversations to guide UWP’s direction, facilitating discussions that build trust and credibility.
Influence and inspire individuals and organizations to partner with UWP, aligning initiatives to address community priorities.
Demonstrate cultural astuteness and emotional intelligence, resolving conflicts constructively and supporting diversity and inclusiveness in community impact efforts.

Deep Community Expertise

Possess thorough knowledge of community data, trends, research, and stakeholders.
Lead efforts in data gathering and interpretation to inform strategic decision-making, ensuring community programs are results focused.
Oversee the community investment process to support the UWP Community Impact Agenda.
Utilize Results Based Accountability (RBA) to measure outcomes, analyze data, and improve program delivery.
Share best practices and resources with nonprofit partners to facilitate effective community project implementation.

Product Development and Implementation/Donor Influence

Develop investment opportunities that connect donors' philanthropic interests with community strategies and solutions.
Structure and manage budgets for new or existing investment products, ensuring effective financial management.
Implement and manage projects to meet measurable goals, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with community outcomes.
Collaborate with the Resource Development Team to manage relationships and generate financial, volunteer, and advocacy resources.
Use data to craft compelling return-on-investment messages for donors and stakeholders.

Volunteer Engagement and Advocacy

Create meaningful volunteer opportunities on board committees, task forces, and councils, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
Equip team members, donors, and community stakeholders with the tools and knowledge to advocate for issues affecting Education, Economic Mobility, and Health.
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the organization’s advocacy efforts and foster relationships that advance efforts.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Talent Management and People Development

Identify, develop, and retain a diverse and talented team of staff and volunteers aligned with UWP’s mission and strategic plan.
Inspire high performance through coaching, mentoring, and professional development and address performance issues promptly while fostering a supportive and constructive environment.

Business Acumen and Strategic Direction

Understand the United Way network and the local, state, and national political and business environments.
Demonstrate financial literacy and business principles, including the ability to read financial statements and create and manage budgets.

Operational Planning and Execution

Establish effective processes to align departmental priorities with organizational goals and mission.
Inspire staff and volunteers to contribute to the execution of UWP’s strategy.

Outward Focus

Build strategic relationships at local, state, and national levels to benefit UWP and the broader community.
Maintain visibility in the community, nurture relationships with key players and stakeholders, engage with the community to understand aspirations, and serve as an effective spokesperson for UWP.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission-Focused: Understands the role’s impact on UWP’s mission and drives shared goals creating meaningful experiences for donors, advocates, and volunteers.

Relationship-Oriented: Prioritizes building and nurturing relationships for shared goals, listening actively to understand and connect with others.

Collaborative: Actively shares community knowledge and collaborates across sectors involving multiple stakeholders to solve challenges and expand resources.

Results-Driven: Encourages ambitious goals and focuses on achieving UWP’s strategic goals through innovation and team/self-accountability.

Brand Steward: Professionally upholds UWP’s values of excellence, integrity, innovation, inclusion, and leadership to protect and promote our local/global brand and reputation.

Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly and persuasively with diverse audiences to foster open, engaging dialogue, demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a person-centered approach.

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet research; quick to adapt to new software.

Adaptability and Organizational Skills: Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in processes and service delivery, highly organized with attention to detail, and ability to manage shifting priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree required in social work, nonprofit management, public policy, or related field.
Minimum 5 years related experience in program development/management, grants management, strategic planning, research, and outcomes measurement.
Minimum 5 years supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing team.
Demonstrated ability to work within a community setting with diverse populations, including community groups, elected and non-elected policy makers, businesspersons, professional staff, and volunteers.
Track record of working in ways that contribute effectively to an organization’s ability to advance its mission, achieve its goals, and achieve shared community goals.
Content knowledge and experience in the issue areas of education, economic mobility, and health.
Prior United Way network experience and knowledge preferred.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Valid driver’s license and access to transportation throughout the day.
Consistent and reliable attendance.

HOW TO APPLY

We know that not everyone checks every box on a job description, and that’s okay! If you’re excited about this role and believe you could contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to hr@uwpiedmont.org. A cover letter is required. No partial applications will be considered.

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