United Way · 14 hours ago
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - United Way of Sumner County
United Way of Sumner County is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the community. They are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will provide strategic leadership and ensure the organization effectively mobilizes resources and engages community stakeholders to address pressing challenges.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Guides all UWSC work with its mission, vision, and strategic goals; ensures planning, resource allocation, and implementation are tied to measurable outcomes
Serves as the chief mission officer, articulating a clear vision and inspiring staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners
Recruits, supervises, and evaluates staff, ensuring accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
Provides clear direction while empowering staff to manage daily operations
Cultivates and stewards top-level donors, corporate partners, and community leaders
Diversifies revenue streams through workplace campaigns, individual giving, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and planned giving
Promotes a culture of philanthropy across staff and Board
Ensures fiscal integrity in partnership with the CFO and Finance Committee
Approves and monitors the annual budget, financial forecasts, and risk management strategies
Ensures compliance with GAAP standards, audit requirements, United Way Worldwide membership, and all legal/regulatory obligations
Serves as public ambassador; builds relationships with top leaders; advocates for issues; convenes cross-sector partners
Champions cross-sector collaborations to address health, education, financial stability, and ALICE/poverty-related needs
Serves as a visible spokesperson, engaging in public speaking, media, and community forums
Serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors; provides timely reports, strategic insights, and recommendations
Ensures Board committees and task forces align with organizational priorities
Supports strong governance practices, including recruitment, orientation, and ongoing development of Board members
Fosters an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing culture
Models servant leadership, adaptability, and innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated leadership ability in working with volunteers and boards
5+ years of personnel management experience
10-15 years of executive experience in a related field, preferably in a non-profit organization
Proven fundraising experience securing significant philanthropic, corporate, and institutional financial support
Experience with strategic planning and implementation
Demonstrated successful experience in fiscal management and budget oversight, and compliance functions
Proficiency in data analytics and impact measurement in the nonprofit sector
Public advocacy experience at local, state, and federal levels
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
The candidate must work on-site with flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) with experience using donor database systems
The employee must have a current driver's license and have the ability to travel to various sites, appointments, and seminars
Preferred
An advanced degree is a plus
Familiarity with Canva, Adobe, and AI tools is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Professional development
Company
United Way
Whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Truist Foundation
2024-10-08Grant
Recent News
2025-11-05
2025-10-30
Company data provided by crunchbase