President and Chief Executive Officer

To inspire and lead a community in providing transformative health, education, and financial stability for all generations by collaborating with donors, partners, and volunteers.

Overview:
The United Way of St. Johns County, a respected and influential leader in the region since 1957, is seeking an accomplished and dynamic President/CEO. This executive will provide visionary leadership to drive community impact, mobilize resources, and steward the United Way brand. The President/CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community leaders to advance the mission of the organization and ensure the delivery of high-quality services across the spectrum of human needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Impact:

  • Lead the organization’s efforts to enhance its impact on the community, focusing on health, education, and financial stability.
  • Collaborate with the Board to develop and adapt strategies that increase the organization’s capacity to drive meaningful change.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key community leaders across business, government, and nonprofit sectors.

• Resource Development:

  • Drive fundraising efforts, including the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospective donors and corporate partners.
  • Promote a culture of philanthropy within the organization, engaging both staff and board members in fundraising activities.
  • Leverage personal and professional networks to create new fundraising opportunities.

• Strategic Management:

  • Serve as the principal resource to the Board of Directors, providing direction in policy formulation and strategic planning.
  • Partner with the Board and staff to set organizational goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
  • Ensure alignment of all United Way activities with the strategic direction in areas such as community impact and resource development.

• Organizational Management:

  • Build and lead high-performing teams, ensuring collaboration and alignment to achieve organizational results.
  • Maintain accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer to manage spending and mitigate financial risks.
  • Supervise Senior Leadership positions and set individual goals to drive performance.
  • Ensure the organization’s commitment to inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers is met.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university.
  • Continuous learning experiences over ten or more years in strategic and organizational leadership, management, fundraising, and related areas.

• Experience:

  • Executive-level expertise in leadership and operations, with a focus on high energy, performance, and team spirit.
  • Substantial experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably with United Way, or in leadership roles in organizations of comparable size and mission.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with community leaders and command the confidence of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success in promoting diversity and fostering collaboration within the community.
  • Experience in revenue building, increasing philanthropic support, and managing organizations across multiple sectors, including nonprofit, public, and corporate environments.

• Skills:

  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to generate financial support and manage organizational resources effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • High levels of intelligence, curiosity, and a willingness to explore new ideas and innovative approaches.
  • Unquestioned integrity, a long-term perspective, and a practical ability to get things done.
  • A fair and thoughtful approach to management, combined with flexibility and the courage to shift direction when necessary.

Core Competencies:

• Mission-Focused: Drive performance and motivation by committing to the mission and creating real social change.
• Relationship-Oriented: Prioritize people over processes, cultivating relationships toward a common goal.
• Collaborator: Mobilize resources through meaningful engagement across all sectors of the community.
• Results-Driven: Dedicate efforts to shared and measurable goals, creating strategies and innovations for broad impact.
• Brand Steward: Protect and grow the United Way brand and its results.
• Visionary: Maintain faith in a better future, providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
• Team-Builder: Ensure the right people are in the right roles, fostering trust and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Outward-Turning: Understand and work within the dynamics of local, regional, and national environments, focusing on community needs.
• Business Acumen: Exhibit broad business and management skills, effectively generating financial support for the organization.
• Network-Oriented: Leverage United Way’s community presence, relationships, and strategy for maximum impact.