Senior Director of Collective Impact

Overview

We UNITE people and organizations to build a HEALTHY, STABLE, and WELL-EDUCATED community where individuals, families, and neighborhoods thrive.

OUR VISION

We envision a resilient community where everyone achieves their full potential.

About Us

United Way of Northern Utah works to improve lives and strengthen communities across Weber, Box Elder, Morgan, Rich, and Cache counties.

We help children succeed in school, connect families with health and basic needs, and support people working toward financial stability.

By partnering with local nonprofits and volunteers, we make sure families in Northern Utah have the tools and support they need to thrive.

About Collective Impact

Our collective impact approach emphasizes shared vision, continuous communication, and coordinated action to create sustainable, community-wide solutions. Central to this is the United Partnership Council, a collective impact partnership focused on building a seamless cradle-to-careers continuum for Ogden students and the surrounding areas, and strengthening the community's health and economic stability. Our Collective Impact effort is organized into two types of work:
First, we convene partners focused on distinct, measurable indicators, such as kindergarten readiness, third- and eighth-grade reading and math, and college and career readiness. Second, we work with school districts and institutions of higher education to provide extended learning opportunities and wraparound services that meet basic needs, including housing stability, and support high-quality school and family engagement.

The Opportunity

The Senior Director of Collective Impact at the United Way of Northern Utah advances the organization’s mission and strategic priorities by guiding collaborative efforts that strengthen communities across Northern Utah. This leader demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence, responsible use of resources, adaptability, sound judgment, and accountability for meaningful results. As part of the leadership team, this individual models integrity, builds trust internally and externally across partners, communicates with clarity, and contributes deep knowledge to support the organization’s work.

The Senior Director currently oversees five teams totaling 14 people, including five direct reports.

This leader helps shape both near-term actions and long-term direction that position United Way of Northern Utah as a catalyst for community progress, with a focus on education, health, and financial stability.

Working closely with community partners, the Senior Director amplifies community voices and advances solutions grounded in evidence and local insight to achieve meaningful, sustained impact.

Success for the Senior Director of Collective Impact is defined by measurable, population-level improvements in outcomes for children and families, achieved through strong cross-sector alignment and accountable partnerships working toward shared goals.

This leader builds and expands a diverse network of partners, strengthens community school infrastructure, and secures sustainable resources to support long term impact.

Internally, success includes leading high functioning teams and fostering a data driven culture focused on continuous improvement. Externally, the role is recognized as a trusted community convener that balances strategic vision with execution, and positions collective impact as a central driver of meaningful, lasting community change.

Role & Responsibilities

Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure that Collective Impact initiatives align with the priorities and needs of Northern Utah communities.
• Serve as a collaborative member of UWNU’s senior leadership team, advancing organizational goals through collective action.
• Inspire, mentor, and empower Directors to achieve shared objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and measurable community impact.
• Enable staff and partners to execute strategic priorities while continuously improving systems, processes, and services.
• Oversee the successful implementation of grants, contracts, and partnership agreements to maximize impact.
• Maintain strong…