President & Chief Executive Officer

MRA Recruiting Services•Racine, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

United Way of Racine County is seeking an experienced, visionary, and relationship-driven President & Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization. Reporting directly to the volunteer Board of Directors, the CEO will serve as the organization's chief executive and most visible ambassador. The role shapes strategic direction, strengthens financial sustainability, advances community impact, and builds trusted relationships with business and civic leaders, donors, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders. Based in the City of Racine, Wisconsin, this highly visible, community-facing position involves significant time throughout Racine County engaging with partners, schools, businesses, donors, and volunteers. The CEO collaboratively leads a team of four direct reports and represents United Way of Racine County within the broader United Way network.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least seven years of relevant leadership experience in nonprofit, corporate, public, or related sectors.
Demonstrated success in executive leadership, strategic planning, fundraising, resource development, and financial oversight.
Experience working with volunteer boards and diverse community stakeholders.
Strong relationship-building, communication, and team leadership skills.
Ability to engage and influence executive-level business and community leaders.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience in community engagement, fundraising, organizational leadership, or stakeholder relations preferred.
Knowledge of Racine County and established community relationships strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage with the Board to establish organizational direction, lead strategic planning, advance community impact priorities, and identify innovative solutions to evolving community needs.
Cultivate executive-level relationships, strengthen corporate and individual investment, pursue new revenue opportunities, and champion a culture of philanthropy.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the volunteer Board, lead and develop a high-performing team, and ensure organizational effectiveness, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
Serve as United Way's primary ambassador, building relationships across business, government, nonprofit, education, and philanthropic sectors while maintaining a visible presence throughout Racine County.
Represent United Way of Racine County within the broader United Way network.