Lexington, KY

Director 2-1-1 Development and Operations, United Way of the Bluegrass

The Organization

United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) works to create the opportunity for all members of our community to have a better life. We focus on the building blocks of a good life — a quality education, financial stability for individuals and families, and good health. The work of UWBG focuses on strategic initiatives, public education, advocacy, outcomes and evaluation, development and strengthening of partnerships/collaborations, convening, resource mobilization and investment as well as backbone and engagement strategies and activities. We bring together the voices, the expertise and the resources to define, articulate and implement a common agenda for change for our region. That is what it means to “Live United” in Central Kentucky.

Position Overview

The role of the Director, 2-1-1 Development and Operations (Director) is to provide leadership for UWBG in all aspects of its 2-1-1 agenda. The Director leads all relevant 2-1-1 programming including staff coordination, service delivery, data collection, program evaluation, fund development, and grant compliance.  The Director pursues additional resources to maintain and expand 2-1-1 operations. S/he develops and executes a comprehensive fundraising plan designed to maintain a fully funded 2-1-1 program and to exceed requisite operational funding.

The Director is a subject-matter expert on area nonprofit and social services agencies and programs and is a key advisor and strategist within the Community Impact Department.  The Director oversees all additional components of the daily operation of 2-1-1.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategy

·         Leads the development and implementation of the 2-1-1 strategic vision in coordination with the Vice President, Community Impact (VP,CI).

·         Develops relationships with key stakeholders and leverages those relationships to advance the mission and revenue development of 2-1-1.

·         Creates a strategic vision for the sustainability of UWBG’s 2-1-1 agenda, including fundraising goals, and grant/contract acquisition goals.

·         Builds and leverages relationships with key current and potential funders in order to fully fund and/or exceed requisite funding for 2-1-1 operations.

·         Effectively allocates appropriate UWBG resources in order to achieve maximum utility, particularly as it relates to service integration and 2-1-1.

·         Oversees negotiations and agreements with Kentucky’s telephone providers, particularly as it relates to the maintenance or activation of translations.

·         As a social-services subject matter expert, provides thought leadership on all Community Impact Department initiatives.

·         Drives the integration of 2-1-1 into all CI programming, initiatives, and partnerships.

Development

·         Maintains 100% sustainability of 2-1-1 through securing grants, contracts, sponsorships, etc. that fund the complete operations of the program.

·         Uses existing relationships with United Ways, government entities, etc. and develops new relationships with United Ways, government entities, and other private and public partners to market and sell 2-1-1 capacity and services.

·         Maintains and expands the current set of contractual relationships to provide 2-1-1 services locally, regionally, and nationally.

·         Understands and commits to the concept that development is and will always be a top priority of the Director to sustain and grow the 2-1-1 program.

·         Through partnerships and the use of marketing and sales skills transforms the 2-1-1 program into a profitable internal program offered by UWBG.

Partnerships

·         Identifies and cultivates partnerships and relationships with potential funders and fee-for-service partners, leveraging those relationships as a part of his/her strategic fundraising plan.

·         In coordination with stakeholders, crafts and implements an annual and a quinquennial strategic plan, or using whatever timeframe the VP, CI determines is meaningful and necessary.

·         Oversees branding and marketing efforts related to 2-1-1, with an eye toward fund development in partnership with UWBG Marketing department.

·         Evaluates performance periodically and reports out to various stakeholders on relevant metrics.

·         Serves as a social-services expert in consulting with community partners and area social-services organizations.

Leadership

·         Develops and executes a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan that may include contracts, grants, and/or other contributions.

·         Leads strategic efforts related to all 2-1-1 work.  S/he guides program implementation, expansion, and maintenance with a sound strategic vision, and an eye toward fund development.

·         Serves as the chief managerial authority and signatory for all 2-1-1 programs and staff.

·         Develops meaningful relationships with a variety of community and state-level partners.  Leverages partnerships to advance the mission of 2-1-1, and secure additional revenue streams when appropriate.

·         Serves as a CI Department leader, with a comprehensive vision for the department’s strategy, role, performance, and objectives – s/he is a key member of CI Department leadership.

Operations

·         Assumes complete oversight authority for the daily operation of the 2-1-1 call center.

·         Continually improves the operational efficiency of service integration initiatives, revises policies, procedures, systems, etc. to create additional efficiencies.

·         Oversees the maintenance of existing database systems with a constant eye toward potential improvements.

·         Ensures that 2-1-1 staffing levels are sufficient to handle anticipated call volumes at all times.

·         Oversees development and delivery of trainings at a variety of levels, including those for staff and partners.

·         Maintains 2-1-1 call center’s physical infrastructure and leads on procurement of any additional resources.

·         Manages hiring and staffing processes for all service integration initiatives.

·         Directs monitoring and evaluation efforts for all service integration functions, including 2-1-1, and responds to requests for information from executive staff.

·         Staffs appropriate committees of the UWBG Board of Directors.

·         Oversees implementation of 2-1-1 related activities into other departmental and organizational function areas.

Other

·         Represents 2-1-1 and/or UWBG’s CI Department at meetings, events, presentations, and other such activities as requested or required.

·         Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in social work, organizational management, the related field required, or experience equivalent.

·         Familiarity with 2-1-1 and/or call center operations preferred and can be exchanged for education.

·         2-3 years of experience in a nonprofit or human services environment required.

·         3-5 years of supervisory experience.

·         Reliable transportation is necessary.

·         Strong organizational skills.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Strong project management skills with timely and consistent attention to follow-up.

·         Personal leadership within a team environment – multi-tasker, self-motivated and takes initiative, shares credit and takes responsibility for actions.

·         Effective problem solver and decision-maker.

·         Computer literate: MS Office Suite; database knowledge a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. The employee must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The employee is required to travel regularly to locations outside of UWBG facilities to set up displays and presentations in both physical and electronic forms. The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs.

BENEFITS
The position is full-time and exempt, with full benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to hr@uwbg.org

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