United Way of Greater Union County
United Way of Greater Union County envisions a community where all children and families achieve their potential through education, income stability and health and family strengthening:

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  Where all children receive a quality education that offers a pathway to a brighter tomorrow
• Where the cycle of poverty and financial dependence ends, and more productive lives begin
• Where all children and families have access to affordable health services and healthy activities that improve their quality of life
• Where all family’s basic needs of food, shelter, health and safety needs are met

• The poverty rate in these communities is 11%, compared to 4% of Union County in 2011.
• 1 in 11 households can’t afford healthy, nutritious meals.
• In Plainfield, 36.3% of ages 18-24 do not have a high school diploma.
• Among youth aged 16-19, the unemployment rate is 27%, with 36% of males and 18% of females out of work.
• 26% of mothers do not receive early prenatal care

As a result, the majority of UWGUC’s focus is on these Communities of Opportunity.

Our Mission
Our mission is to improve lives and build strong communities by uniting individuals and organizations with the will, passion, expertise, and resources needed to solve problems.

Our Commitment
Our commitment is to change the odds so that all children and their families, regardless of their circumstances, have the same chance to succeed in school and in life.

Impact
Providing Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance - UWGUC provides direct funding to families in order for them to meet basic needs.
Families served in 2020:

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  Emergency Food – 3,500
• Rental Assistance – 750
• Utility Assistance – 450
• Child Care Assistance – 195
• Other Financial Assistance – 36
• Shelter Nights – 7,600
• Meals Served – 51,000

Strengthening Family Skills
Our four Family Success Centers and 40 nonprofit partners support early education programs, after-school initiatives, emergency food and shelter for families in crisis, homeless intervention services, support services for adults with disabilities, workforce development services and much more.
Families served in 2020:

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  Employment Services – 410
  
• Parent Child Bonding Activities – 425
• Life Skills – 251
• Advocacy & Linkages – 201
• Parent Coaching Family Plan Development – 358

Educational Excellence
UWGUC recognizes that education is a cornerstone for success in school, work, and life. High school graduates have higher earning potential, contribute more to their local economies, are more engaged in their communities, and are more likely to raise children who also graduate on time. We provide tutoring services to children and assisting parents with accessing online learning. We also recognize that preparing youth to enter the workforce is an equally important role, and manage programs dedicated to giving youth this instructive experience.
Families served in 2020:

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  Pre-School – 518
• Vocational Training – 125

Improving Health Conditions
Good health improves a child’s opportunity to learn, increases an adult’s productivity at work, and enhances the quality of life for the elderly. UWGUC supports initiatives that help Union County’s most vulnerable residents achieve and maintain good health.
Families Served in 2020:

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  Family Health – 92
• Mental Health – 188
• Nursing - 80

Professional Experience
The successful candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic advocate for the mission of the United Way. The organization is seeking a highly credible and proactive professional with demonstrated executive leadership experience within an organization of similar size and scope. Other desired qualifications and leadership characteristics include:

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  A strong and inspirational leader who will build collaborative relationships with community partners and establish trusting alliances with local non-profit organizations.
• A courageous and visionary executive who will work with the Board of Directors to establish long-term goals to continue to grow the organization and respond to the changing needs of the Greater Knoxville community.
• Proven track record for team building and the ability to leverage the diverse skills and personalities of a dynamic and highly effective volunteer Board of Directors.
• Proven management, business, financial and fundraising acumen.
• A charismatic and sophisticated communicator who will be a strong advocate in promoting the mission of the United Way of Greater Knoxville with key constituents.
• Success in growing top line revenue, establishing innovative sources of revenue, and driving sustainable growth.
• Keen analytic, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that enable sound decisionmaking.
• Strong professional ethics, integrity, and accountability in all actions.

Role Requirements
The ideal candidate will have ten or more years of experience directing an organization or a complex function/operation that includes experience and skills in each of the following:

• Financial Management: fiscal/financial skills in dealing with all phases of business operations.
• Planning: organization and planning skills, development of long- and shortrange plans and tactics.
• Organization Management: skills in staffing complex organizations and directing, developing, appraising employees to attain desired organization goals and results.
• Ability to lead collective impact outcomes by calling upon and collaborating with different government, businesses, non-profits, and philanthropic organizations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, community groups and other related agencies. Ability to be a fixture in the community who is inspirational and a proactive connector and facilitator of innovative programs.
• Political acumen to build and sustain relationships with many internal and external constituencies including local associations, peer organizations, government agencies funding sources, and the media.
• Successful record of growing top line revenue, establishing innovative sources of income, and driving sustainable growth.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising across private, public and governmental sectors. • Proven track record for team building in a complex, multi-layered organization with success in attracting, developing, motivating and retaining a diverse staff.
• Proven management, business, and financial acumen within an organization of similar scale of complexity.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with an infectious enthusiasm for the mission and the ability to engage and inspire others.
• Ability to plan organization-wide activities and work with the Board of Directors, United Way stakeholders, government agencies, community groups and others as necessary.
• Knowledge of grant administration, contract negotiations/administration, community organizations and principles of marketing/public relations and media.
• Charisma and effective communication skills culminating in a strong advocate for the organization who will safeguard the mission of the United Way.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the United Way.
• Experience with non-profit fundraising and working with a non-profit board a plus.
  

Education
Undergraduate degree preferred, graduate degree is a plus

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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.