EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Classification: Exempt, Fulltime
Summary
Headquartered in the city of McPherson, the United Way of McPherson County (UWMC) serves
McPherson County, which includes 25 townships, with eight incorporated cities and approximately
30,000 residents. The UWMC has a very active Board who are motivated to partner with an individual
who has a demonstrated ability to provide community and organizational leadership that is both
visionary and strategic.
Temperament and Disposition
The UWMC is looking for an individual who:
• Cultivates exemplary personal values, including achievement orientation, integrity, flexibility,
continuous learning and self-mastery, and inclusiveness
• Possess skillful levels of problem-solving and decision-making, including experience with
operational planning and management of finances; branding; and technology.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and is adept at stewarding the UWMC brand
through public and virtual forums.
• Models the ability to develop impact strategies, consolidating resources and relationships
through influence, innovation, coalition-building, volunteer relations, and political astuteness.
Key Tasks
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
• Work with the Board to ensure mission achievement through a comprehensive multi-year
strategic plan.
• Establish critical action plans and progress metrics to ensure and report progress as to whether
strategic objectives are fulfilled.
• Lead and direct execution of strategic action plans, holding action item “owners” accountable to
performance metrics and milestones on the path to strategy fulfillment and meeting objectives.
FUNDRAISING, COMMUNICATIONS AND VISIBILITY
• Provide opportunities for donors, volunteers, and advocates to get involved in and support
causes they care about in ways that are engaging, meaningful, and transformative.
• Enhance, strengthen, and diversify contributed and earned revenue streams, including the
development of fundraising goals, and involve all staff and Board actively in advocacy and
solicitations; personally driving individual and institutional major gift/grant solicitations.
• Conduct public speaking and community outreach to build increased visibility, funding, and
other kinds of support for the UWMC.
• Expand the public’s understanding of the UWMC; ensure that the mission, values, and initiatives
are clearly and effectively conveyed through communications mediums, both real and virtual;
provide public recognition to donors and nonprofits for their contributions.
GENERAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
• Ensure that the day-to-day operations and programs are professionally and efficiently organized
and administered; ensure proper administration of agreements, and compliance with relevant
regulations.
• Maintain the organization’s fiscal health; ensure that the organization adheres to a sustainable
financial plan based on a Board-approved annual budget; ensure that actual financial
performance positively tracks budget and operating plans; foster an atmosphere of transparency
and accountability in matters relating to the organization’s financial condition.
• Responsible for overseeing the annual campaign reconciliations of final workplace reports and
collection of pledge receivables, resulting in write-offs.
• Establish local, regional, and/or statewide partnerships or collaborations with other
organizations and United Ways, as appropriate.
• Oversee and assist in the management of events and initiatives sponsored by the UWMC (i.e.
triathlon, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with United Way Worldwide, including the filing of required reports and
updates.
BOARD RELATIONS
• Become familiar with and advance the combined organization’s Governance Policies; develop,
recommend, and implement policies, program goals, and objectives; provide ongoing
communication to the Board on critical matters related to the organization’s continued success;
• With the Board Chair and Executive Committee, coordinate the efforts of regular and ad hoc
committees; develop Board meeting agendas, schedules, monthly board reports, retreats, and
other activities in concert with the Executive Committee;
• Assist the Board in identifying and recruiting new Board members whose talents, backgrounds,
commitment, and interests are congruent with the needs and mission of the organization,
particularly to strengthen connections throughout McPherson County and diverse communities.
PARTNER AGENCY ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONS
• Develop and continue to foster mutual respect between UWMC and Partner Agencies.
• Advance, strengthen, and continue to develop clear performance and reporting expectations for
agency adherence.
• Facilitate a consistent, efficient, and effective allocation process for advancing the community
impact outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, social sciences, or related field; or equivalent work
experience
• 1-3 years of experience in non-for-profit or another relevant environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online
Additional consideration will be given to applicants who can verify additional or graduate-level education
related to non-profit management or human services; leadership experience with positions of
progressive responsibility; strong ties to the McPherson community; and bilingualism.
Salary & Benefits
• Competitive pay in alignment with the educational level and years of experience relevant to the
position. In addition, the employee may be eligible for paid time off, retirement matching,
flexible work hours, and other negotiable benefits.
United Way of McPherson County is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We
encourage inquiries and applications from candidates of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, as
well as from women and individuals from underrepresented groups.
United Way of McPherson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principle of equal
employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of
discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the needs of the community, job
requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, family or parental status, medical history, or any other status protected by the laws or
regulations as applied in the State of Kansas.