Senior Director of Family Prosperity

Tulsa Area United Way•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Family Prosperity serves on Tulsa Area United Way’s Community Impact team, which leads 211 of Eastern Oklahoma, Data and Research, Advocacy, and grantmaking and investments for nonprofit organizations and programs across TAUW’s eight-county service area. The Senior Director provides leadership and coordination across community impact work to align organizational strategies, partnerships, investments, advocacy, and outcomes with family prosperity and improved opportunities for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. Working across the organization, the Senior Director acts as a connector, strategist, and convener among community partners, employers, public agencies, educational institutions, funders, and service providers. The role translates strategic priorities, data, and outcomes into coordinated action, and leads existing and emerging programming related to family stability. It manages strategic partnerships with current funders and develops a new grant portfolio for nonprofit partners aligned with TAUW’s priorities for working families and family stability. The position also involves volunteer management as part of TAUW’s community-led grantmaking approach. The Senior Director conducts strategic education and outreach and represents TAUW with community partners, public officials, legislators, donors, and volunteers. The role reports to the Chief Community Impact Officer. Day-to-day work is conducted in an office setting, with some travel and occasional evening and weekend hours required. TAUW’s regular workweek is 37.5 hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Five to seven years of related work experience.
Working knowledge of or experience working with state agencies and systems to access public benefits for people seeking services, such as SNAP and Medicaid.
Experience engaging with diverse community groups and delivering collaborative projects and initiatives for mutually beneficial outcomes.
Exceptional attention to detail, responsiveness, and customer service.
Ability to prioritize needs and deadlines in a fast-paced, highly responsive environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with nonprofits, volunteers, and colleagues.
Ability to engage, lead, motivate, and manage diverse staff, community partners, leaders, and volunteers.
Excellent written communication and public speaking skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and facilitate meetings and presentations.
Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
Comfort balancing creation and problem-solving with executing solutions.
Familiarity with program and organizational budgets.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in database management or data systems.
Experience in data management and analysis, policy analysis, project management, volunteer management, program evaluation, or nonprofit operations.
Knowledge of TAUW’s nonprofit partners and the community it serves, including the local nonprofit landscape in Tulsa, Creek, Delaware, Okmulgee, Osage, Mayes, Rogers, or Wagoner counties.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation, implementation, and management of a strategic grantmaking stream focused on ALICE, family stability, and prosperity.
Participate in the Community Investment Cabinet and bring diverse voices and family experiences into community-led grantmaking practices.
Monitor progress toward TAUW and community strategic objectives and recommend adjustments to improve effectiveness and outcomes.
Direct and manage the Siemer Foundation partnership and associated programming partners, including strategy, program-data analysis, reporting, and relationship management.
Explore, cultivate, and secure additional funding partners for Family Prosperity grant partnerships.
Serve as a leading member of the Advocacy Council and team, guiding strategic actions, education, and connections to program needs related to public policy, systems, and legislative actions; provide policy analysis and messaging support.
Track and evaluate strategic initiatives, maintaining metrics on quality, impact, effective use of resources, program benefits, and investment outcomes and outputs.
Participate in the Community Impact team and Expanded Executive Leadership Team, meeting departmental timelines, deliverables, and milestones and recommending quality improvements when needed.
Establish and maintain relationships with TAUW nonprofit partners, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
Represent TAUW, including at campaign-related and other community events across nonprofit and private sectors.
Conduct community-based presentations or trainings related to strategic initiatives, investments, and programming as needed.
Supervise seasonal staff or volunteers within the Community Impact department as needed, directing professional and/or technical staff and volunteer activities.
Guide the Chief Community Impact Officer and Executive Leadership Team in establishing or implementing departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures.
Assist the Chief Community Impact Officer and leadership team with vetting partnerships and funding opportunities, departmental strategy, thought leadership, and other assigned activities.