Senior Director Partnership & Investments

Reports To
: VP, Community & Collective Impact

FLSA Status
:
Exempt - Full-Time

Core

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Senior leadership team role developing and managing United Way of the Piedmont’s (UWP) strategic capacity-building initiatives, including advocacy, Ameri Corps programs, community investment, and community education and training. Build and maintain partnerships with community stakeholders, local government, funders, nonprofits, and other external partners to advance the work of UWP. Collaborate with senior leadership team for organization-wide decision-making, including budget development and oversight in partnership with the Board of Directors.

• Represent the organization in advocacy meetings and initiatives, including the United Way Association of South Carolina Public Policy Day.
• Develop and implement an advocacy agenda aligned with organizational goals.
• Coordinate the work of the Advocacy Committee and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with elected officials at the local and state levels.
• Deliver presentations and testimony in support of advocacy efforts.
• Monitor and analyze policy developments relevant to the organization’s mission.

• Serve as Director for Ameri Corps grants and supervise the Ameri Corps Program Coordinator.
• Attend and contribute to Ameri Corps meetings and planning sessions.
• Ensure program milestones, deadlines, and grant compliance requirements are met.
• Develop and drive strategic direction for Ameri Corps initiatives.
• Build and sustain partnerships to expand program reach.
• Develop and manage Ameri Corps program budgets, including SAM.gov registration.

• the Community Investment process on a three-year cycle with partner and community input.
• Coordinate annual progress reporting and maintain Results-Based Accountability dashboards.
• Communicate regularly with funded partners to ensure alignment and progress.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Community Impact Agenda on a 5–10 year cycle.
• Manage the annual Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), including compliance oversight.

• Plan and facilitate trainings such as Board Basics, Advocacy 101, Poverty Simulations, and ALICE presentations.
• Organize panels, presentations, and workplace engagements as needed.
• Facilitate nonprofit capacity-building opportunities, including collaborative sessions with Joint Funders.
• Manage budgets for all training and educational programs.

• Manage partnerships with statewide 211 and ALICE programs.
• Collaborate with program leadership to align services with community needs.
• Monitor and evaluate program impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as primary liaison to stakeholders, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Mission-Focused: Understands how the role advances UWP’s mission and vision of a united community where everyone thrives.

Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly, persuasively, and diplomatically across diverse audiences; serves as a compelling spokesperson.

Collaborative Leader: Builds alignment across systems, sectors, and stakeholders.

Results-Driven: Sets, pursues, and tracks measurable goals; embraces innovation and continuous improvement.

Brand Steward: Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct; protects and enhances the UWP brand.

Adaptability & Efficiency: Thrives in fast-paced environments; manages multiple priorities with organization and urgency.

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in collective impact, systems change, education, workforce development, community engagement, or nonprofit leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-sector partnerships and advancing shared outcomes.
• Experience managing complex initiatives, multiple partners, and measurable results.
• Familiarity with the Strive Together framework and the ability to develop…