Senior Manager of Board Development; Grant-funded

United Way of Central Indiana works to bring the resources of philanthropy, government, corporations, the social sector, and neighborhoods together to confront generational poverty head on and ensure a better future for our neighbors in need. This is an ambitious time to join United Way as we embark on a five-year strategic plan to reduce the number of households experiencing poverty and financial instability.

Tomake a significant impact in our region, United Way is looking for dedicated, confident, and compassionate team members who live our shared values of inclusivity, courage, accountability, respect, and excellence. We partner to design, support, and grow systems that accelerate financial stability and upward mobility for individuals and families living in or near poverty and striving for a brighter future. Our vision is that Central Indiana will be a community where children, individuals and families thrive;

neighbors care for each other; and we are proud of all our residents’ quality of life.

The Senior Manager of Board Development works in a collaborative and integrated manner across the Impact Team as well as across all other areas of United Way of Central Indiana to ensure the health and resilience of the nonprofit sector through strengthened organizational governance. The Senior Manager of Board Development is responsible for establishing standards and systems that ensure the delivery of high-quality training and development programs for community-based organization boards.

This work strengthens board governance and supports the long-term sustainability of the nonprofit sector in Central Indiana. The role also partners with the Sector Support Director and the Vice President of Government and Sector Relations to develop strategy and drive continuous improvement initiatives related to board development and sector support efforts.

The Senior Manager provides strategic leadership for board development programming including design and delivery, and oversight of contracted staff. The role also manages incentive funding for participating organizations and provides or coordinates technical assistance to nonprofit partners. Through this work, the Senior Manager ensures programs and resources are delivered effectively, fosters collaboration across the sector, and supports continuous improvement in performance and impact.

This position is funded by a grant that is currently anticipated to provide funding for approximately three years. Continued employment is subject to organizational needs and the availability of grant funding.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Manage program development, implementation and evaluation of United Way’s board governance training programs.
• Lead the development of curriculum for board training programs, including an overall board governance training module and a specialized organizational finance module.
• Ensure alignment of curriculum and program sessions to overall goals of board development grant proposal and meet learning objectives around core governance responsibilities, financial oversight and literacy, strategic leadership, and board operations and effectiveness.
• Provide fiscal management including budget oversight and resource allocation for all areas of the program, including financial incentives for participation of accredited community-based organizations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across United Way’s functional areas for reporting, budget/financial review, program evaluation, continuous improvement, organizational accreditation/re-accreditation, and other needs.
• May perform special assignments or other work, as needed.

• In collaboration with the Sector Support Director, identify and select qualified consultants to engage in curriculum design and facilitation of training sessions.
• Work with United…