Executive Director

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

UNITED WAY CENTRAIDE NORTH EAST ONTARIO / NORD-EST DE L’ONTARIO

About Us:

For over42 years, United Way Centraide North East Ontario / Nord-est de l’ Ontario (UWCNEO) has been working locally to improve lives and create opportunities that help build brighter futures. At UWCNEO, we believe that for our communities to truly thrive, we need to look beyond single issues and temporary fixes. That means targeting our work and resources to three key priority areas; moving people from poverty to possibility, building strong communities, and helping kids be all they can be. Across the districts of Sudbury, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Manitoulin, Cochrane, and Timiskaming, UWCNEO has been a part of the social fabric that connects our communities and works to understand and respond to the most critical needs by targeting investments, and delivering programs, where they will show the greatest results.

UWCNEO is currently seeking its next Executive Director who will lead the organization, further establishing a vision for the future that will be achieved through the efforts of a diverse team of high-performing staff, and volunteers. Together with the Executive Director, this diverse team supports and maintains existing relationships while fostering new ones that will lead to increased financial support for the organizations and programs that it funds.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the UWCNEO Board, the The Executive Director position is based in Sudbury and works out of the UWCNEO main office. The Position is responsible for overall strategic direction, decision-making, and management, collaborating with the Board of Directors, supervising senior staff, and ensuring the organization's goals and mission are achieved. The Executive Director will be a mission-driven, collaborative and innovative leader who will ultimately be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the UWCNEO.  They will serve as the brand ambassador and champion of the communities which UWCNEO serves. The Executive Director will connect with a constituency of donors, recipients of services, individuals, associations, agencies, education partners, government, labour councils, businesses and other industries in order to understand their unique needs and develop plans to respond accordingly. They will leverage the power of relationships and networks, working across private, public and corporate sectors to improve conditions in the community. The Executive Director will possess a high level of broad business skills, financial acumen, and management expertise to effectively introduce innovative approaches to engage with all stakeholders and develop meaningful relationships that will generate resources and financial support for the organization. The Executive Director will be a driver of change, open to technology and new ideas. As chief spokesperson, they will ensure that UWCNEO, its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a positive, collaborative manner.

Key Responsibilities:

The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Strategic and Governance Leadership

The Executive Director serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation. They partner with the Board of Directors and the UWCNEO leadership team to craft organizational goals and develop strategies to ensure that they are achieved. They ensure coordination and alignment of all UWCNEO activities to strategic direction in the areas of community impact, resource development, and staff alignment. They collaborate with the Board of Directors to execute the Business Plan, ensuring alignment with the UWCNEO’s mission and vision. They strengthen Board and governance functions, ensuring compliance with United Way Canada’s standards and maintaining financial transparency.

Organization Management

The Executive Director is accountable for building and leading high-performing teams, ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organizational results. They maintain accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within policies set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing; directly supervises staff and establishes individual goals; works with the UWCNEO leadership team to manage organizational spending, monitor budget compliance, and mitigate financial risks. a

Project Management

In preparation for future capital projects, the Executive Director oversees the investigation, planning, execution, and delivering of projects, efficiently managing work and leading a team to deliver quality results. They ensure projects adhere to established timelines and budgetary constraints while minimizing risk, fostering seamless communication among agencies, clients, consultants, and project partners, and cultivates a collaborative and positive team environment in alignment with our values.

Revenue Growth and Financial Sustainability

The Executive Director is charged to drive key results in fundraising; to identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new partners; to leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities; and to promote a culture of fundraising in the organization.  They build partnerships with individuals, agencies, municipalities, provincial and federal representatives, corporations, and philanthropic organizations to drive impactful initiatives.

EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS

•       Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership and management experience, ideally in the non-profit sector.

•       Clear understanding of the issues relevant to the organization.

•       Fundraising and project management experience, ideally in the non-profit and social services sector. Experience in building revenue and increasing philanthropic support. CFRE designation will be considered an asset.

•       Experience leading capital projects an asset.  

•       Experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, developing partnerships and building teams.

•       A proven ability to promote diversity and inclusion and an ability to build collaborative partnerships with the community at large.

•       Experience across multiple sectors, including non-profit, public and corporate environments.

·       Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, organizational, communication and team-building skills, and foster a collegial and collaborative work environment.

•       Ability to think creatively, work on multiple projects under tight deadlines, and achieve results with minimal supervision.

•       Bilingual – French and English, will be considered an asset.

Education Background

Undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Project Management, or a related discipline. A graduate credential in a related field is preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

•       Mission-Focused: Fosters commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to stronger communities. Demonstrates alignment with the values of UWCNEO.  

•       Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.

•       Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

•       Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.

•       Brand Steward: Steward of the brand, growing and protecting the reputation of UWCNEO.  

•       Visionary: Recognizes the complexity of the environment in which the organization operates and simultaneously envisions new processes and partnerships, providing purpose, direction, and motivation. Exceptional strategic vision, operational management and change leadership skills.

•       Team-Builder: Ensures that the right people are in the right roles at the right times; fostering commitment, trust, and collaboration among and across diverse teams.

•       Outward-Facing: Understands the dynamics of local, regional, and national environments, and works on an agenda rooted in the community’s own perception of its needs and aspirations.

•       Business Acumen: Possesses a high-level of broad business and management skills and is effective at generating financial support for the organization.

•       Possesses the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects and has strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documents and presentations. Has exceptional organizational skills and attention to details and can manage time effectively and excel under pressure.

•       Network-Oriented: Values the power of networks; striving to leverage UWCNEO’s community presence, relationships, and strategy.

Interested individuals may apply, by email only, with a cover letter and a résumé detailing education and experience, no later than March 17, 2025 4:30 pm. to:

Executive Director Hiring Committee, attention Val Barbe at:  

UWCNEO is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a workforce and Board that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate support.

Although UWCNEO thanks each applicant for their interest, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.