VICE PRESIDENT
REPORTS TO: UWCEC President & CEO
JOB LEVEL/STATUS: Management – Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $80,000 – $100,000
Summary/Objective
The Vice President plays a critical leadership role in the organization, supporting the President & CEO and overseeing the day-to-day operations of United Way of Central Eastern California (UWCEC). This individual ensures that programs operate efficiently, goals are achieved, and staff are supported in a positive and collaborative work environment. The Vice President directly supports the Program Development Director and their various programmatic departments, aligning programmatic strategies with organizational priorities.
This individual will also partner closely with the President & CEO to advance the strategic vision of the organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting Human Resources functions, overseeing programmatic and financial audits, contributing to grants and fundraising efforts, building a strong organizational culture, assisting in strategic planning and execution, supporting programmatic evaluations and performance monitoring, and providing reports and recommendations to the UWCEC Board of Directors.
Essential Functions
Program Development & Operations
- Oversees UWCEC’s daily operations to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provides guidance and support to the Program Development Director and teams across departments.
- Develops and directs the creation, implementation, and assessment of strategies to help working families thrive.
- Supports the strategic implementation of all UWCEC programs and ensures alignment with mission and goals.
- Implements, refines, and improves operational procedures to maximize internal coordination and organizational performance.
- Collaborates with staff, the President/CEO, and community stakeholders to identify and improve programmatic efforts.
- Leads and participates in programmatic evaluations to ensure continuous improvement and effectiveness.
Organizational Culture & HR
- Fosters a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
- Promotes staff well-being, communication, and teamwork.
- Participates in key HR functions and organizational development efforts.
Resource Development & Fundraising
- Supports resource development strategies, including donor cultivation and workplace campaigns.
- Collaborates with the fundraising team to identify, engage, and retain donors and community partners.
- Assists with grants management and program-related fundraising opportunities.
Governance, Strategy, and Reporting
- Partners with the President & CEO in organizational strategy and long-term planning.
- Supports preparation for audits, board meetings, and presentations to the UWCEC Board of Directors.
- Coordinates special projects and supports cross-functional initiatives.
External Relations
- Represents UWCEC in the community and helps cultivate strong relationships with partners, donors, and stakeholders.
- Supports marketing and communications efforts.
- Helps coordinate advocacy and government relations as needed.
- Represents UWCEC at various events and conference throughout the United Way Worldwide network
Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise
- Demonstrated experience in nonprofit leadership, program management, and operations.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and support staff development.
- Strong organizational, project management, and time management abilities.
- Experience with program evaluation, data tracking, and performance management.
- Familiarity with fundraising, donor relations, or grant development is a plus.
- Knowledge of budgeting, audits, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated mastery of program management, public relations, and interviewing skills in both English and Spanish.
- Minimum of 3+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in a nonprofit setting.
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, nonprofit management, or a related field.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position manages staff within the Program and Resource Development Departments.
Workplace Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Floating holiday available for cultural or religious observance
- Floating Work-From-Home Day (1 day/week)
- Collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, activities, or tasks and may evolve as organizational needs change.
United Way of Central and Eastern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, origin, gender, national origin, age, marital status, military service, disability, or sexual orientation.
