United Way of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties
Seeking Executive Director
The organization – For 70 years, the name has been synonymous with fighting for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community of the three east central Ohio counties: Muskingum, Perry & Morgan. “We win by Living United” exemplifies its vision, mission, and commitment of providing strong leadership in uniting volunteers, agencies, and resources to help improve the quality of life for all residents. While aligned with the ideals of the international organization, UWMPM is autonomous with a staff of four and governed by a 15-member board comprised of community leaders of the three counties. Office in Zanesville. Visit https://unitedwayofmpm.org/our-united-way
The next leader – Bringing fresh ideas and demonstrated leadership skills in fundraising, marketing, and relationship building, the successful candidate will be in an enviable position to immediately make an impact. Successful experience as an engaging collaborator with an entrepreneurial spirit will be expected. Essential will be a genuine desire, personality, and ability to develop and sustain new mutually beneficial community relationships while enhancing existing ones with local agencies, individual and business donors, partners, and others committed to “We win by Living United.”
Qualifications – Minimum six years management and supervisory experience expected as is a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experiences. Certifications in nonprofit management or philanthropic studies helpful. Successful track record of nonprofit fundraising experiences a plus. Availability to begin in June 2024 helpful as is living/relocating to within the three-county region.
Competencies – Collaborative leader, common sense, emotional intelligence, exemplary communicator, deliberate, financial acumen, fundraiser, genuine networker, good-hearted, humility with a sense of humor, listener, public speaker, risk taker, strategic thinker and doer, team builder, thoughtful change agent, transparent, and a visionary.
Benefits – UWMPM offers a competitive benefits package including insurance: health, short/long term disability, life, dental, and vision; Simple IRA with up to 3% match; 12 paid holidays plus 5 personal holidays per year; PTO accrual equation. Commensurate with experience, the starting annual salary range is $76K to $82K.
Application format – With resume and before COB Friday, 26 April 2024, please email jody@theyunkergroup.com your personal letter explaining why this role is made for you and how your experiences align with the stated qualifications and competencies. Confidentiality afforded all interested parties.
United Way is an equal opportunity employer and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals without regard to race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities.