Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - United Way of Sumner County

United Way of America•Hendersonville, TN

45d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is appointed and employed by the Board of Directors. The CEO provides strategic, collaborative, and innovative leadership to advance United Way of Sumner County's mission, vision, and community impact. This role is responsible for the overall direction, management, and effectiveness of the organization, focusing on maximizing resource development, strengthening community impact, building visibility, and maintaining fiscal and operational integrity. The CEO partners with the Board, staff, and community stakeholders to unite resources, engage volunteers, and build long-term solutions to Sumner County's most pressing challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree. An advanced degree is a plus.
Demonstrated leadership ability in working with volunteers and boards.
5+ years of personnel management experience.
10-15 years of executive experience in a related field, preferably in a non-profit organization.
Proven fundraising experience securing significant philanthropic, corporate, and institutional financial support.
Experience with strategic planning and implementation
Demonstrated successful experience in fiscal management and budget oversight, and compliance functions.
Proficiency in data analytics and impact measurement in the nonprofit sector.
Public advocacy experience at local, state, and federal levels
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
The candidate must work on-site with flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) with experience using donor database systems. Familiarity with Canva, Adobe, and AI tools is a plus.)

Responsibilities

Guides all UWSC work with its mission, vision, and strategic goals; ensures planning, resource allocation, and implementation are tied to measurable outcomes.
Serves as the chief mission officer, articulating a clear vision and inspiring staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners.
Recruits, supervises, and evaluates staff, ensuring accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Provides clear direction while empowering staff to manage daily operations.
Cultivates and stewards top-level donors, corporate partners, and community leaders.
Diversifies revenue streams through workplace campaigns, individual giving, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and planned giving.
Promotes a culture of philanthropy across staff and Board.
Ensures fiscal integrity in partnership with the CFO and Finance Committee.
Approves and monitors the annual budget, financial forecasts, and risk management strategies.
Ensures compliance with GAAP standards, audit requirements, United Way Worldwide membership, and all legal/regulatory obligations.
Serves as public ambassador; builds relationships with top leaders; advocates for issues; convenes cross-sector partners.
Champions cross-sector collaborations to address health, education, financial stability, and ALICE/poverty-related needs.
Serves as a visible spokesperson, engaging in public speaking, media, and community forums.
Serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors; provides timely reports, strategic insights, and recommendations.
Ensures Board committees and task forces align with organizational priorities.
Supports strong governance practices, including recruitment, orientation, and ongoing development of Board members.
Recruits, supervises, and evaluates staff, ensuring accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Fosters an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing culture.
Provides clear direction, while empowering staff leaders to manage daily operations.
Models servant leadership, adaptability, and innovation.