President & Chief Executive Officer

Driven by the pursuit of a more equitable community, United Way of King County (UWKC) works to meet more than immediate housing and hunger needs; it works side by side with communities to dismantle the systems that created these inequities in the first place.

By centering the voices and leadership of those most impacted, and building bold, trusted partnerships grounded in racial equity, UWKC is not just helping neighbors today but building a better, more equitable tomorrow. With a strong history of getting resources into the hands of communities through a mix of direct services, grantmaking, and cross-sector collaboration, UWKC plays a uniquely valuable role in the human services ecosystem by serving as a connector and catalyst across public, private, and nonprofit partners.

With an operating budget of $50 million, a staff of 110 and a Board of 28 committed community leaders, UWKC is well positioned to leverage deep institutional relationships, its highly respected local and national brand, and enduring relevance in the region to strengthen its role as a leader addressing complex social challenges.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will serve as United Way of King County’s primary executive leader, responsible for setting strategic direction, fostering a healthy and inclusive organizational culture, and ensuring long‑term financial and operational sustainability, all in support of enabling UWKC to deliver on its mission. Working closely with the Board, senior leadership, staff, donors, and community partners, the President and CEO will define and communicate a clear strategic “North Star,” align internal operations, and build the resources and partnerships needed to advance UWKC’s mission.

Balancing near‑term operational discipline with long‑term vision, the President and CEO will modernize fundraising beyond the workplace‑giving era and clarify UWKC’s highest‑leverage role in the regional ecosystem, operating at a 30,000‑foot level to identify gaps, align cross‑sector action, and scale what works while remaining grounded in community voice, accountability, and impact. Specifically, they will:

• Define a clear vision and measurable strategy for the future of UWKC resulting in a renewed strategic plan with a clear focus, strong accountability metrics, and a cohesive story that staff, partners, and donors can get behind.
• Clarify UWKC’s program posture and highest‑leverage role and decide where to focus (e.g., homelessness/housing stability, early learning, food access, economic mobility) and when to scale/exit direct‑service efforts, balancing nimbleness with sustainability.
• Modernize and diversify fundraising beyond workplace giving, including strong donor stewardship, major gifts, and broader individual/corporate engagement paired with compelling, outcome‑driven program offerings.
• Diversify revenue sources and explore new models such as earned revenue/ social enterprise and reduce reliance on aging donor channels and restricted public funding.
• Strengthen community partnerships and trust‑based philanthropy. Deepen community‑driven approaches while maintaining appropriate accountability and risk management.
• Build internal culture and align teams, reduce silos across departments, and increase transparency and learning.

• Lead the development of a clear, focused, and measurable organizational strategy that defines UWKC’s priorities, role, and value proposition.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans, metrics, and accountability structures that align staff, Board, partners, and donors.
• Articulate a consistent narrative that communicates what UWKC is, and is not, across programs, partnerships, and public‑facing work.

• Assess organizational growth opportunities, priorities, and policies, and recommend adjustments to align resources with strategic goals.
• Oversee a complex P&L, including setting financial targets, monitoring performance, managing risk, and establishing systems of accountability.
• Provide executive oversight of financial, legal, and operational…