Chief Impact Officer

• Lead the development and execution of United Way's community impact strategy, aligning place-based initiatives, community grants, and advocacy with the Rise United 2030 goals.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with fundraising, marketing, and operations teams to ensure mission, message, and results are connected and clear.
• Champion equity-centered, outcomes-focused approaches across all initiatives.

• Oversee United Way's multi-million-dollar investment portfolio, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and transparently.
• Lead the full lifecycle of the Community Impact Grant process-from RFP development to partner engagement to performance monitoring.
• Advance shared measurement and continuous improvement practices with funded partners.

• Deepen and expand efforts like United for Schools, ensuring embedded support strategies are community-driven and goal-aligned.
• Strengthen the integration of Communities In Schools practices with United Way's broader strategies-ensuring site coordinators are focused on student and family support, while United Way leads resource development and system-level alignment to maximize effectiveness and avoid duplication.
• Convene stakeholders across sectors to co-create neighborhood and school-based solutions.
• Lead efforts to identify and remove systemic barriers that limit success for children, adults and families.

• Guide United Way's local, state, and federal advocacy agenda.
• Build relationships with public officials and civic leaders to influence systems change aligned with community needs.
• Leverage coalition partnerships and data to advocate for equitable policy and investment shifts.

• Ensure decisions are grounded in real-time data, community voice, and disaggregated analysis.
• Oversee impact dashboards, learning loops, and evaluation tools that track progress and inform strategy.
• Promote a culture of reflection, adaptation, and transparency.

• Lead and grow the Community Impact team, supporting leadership development, clarity of roles, and shared accountability.
• Serve as a collaborative thought partner to the CEO and executive team.
• Represent United Way at key community tables, funder briefings, and public events.

• 8-10 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, philanthropic, education, or public sector settings.
• Proven ability to lead cross-sector initiatives and manage large-scale community investments.
• Experience with public policy, advocacy, or systems change efforts.
• Strong understanding of place-based strategies, collective impact, and equity-focused practices.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver results in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Valid Driver's License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.

• Experience working in or with school systems, government agencies, or multi-site initiatives.
• Background in using data and evaluation to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong public presence and comfort serving as a spokesperson.

• Help shape the future of the Quad Cities as a region where everyone can learn, earn, and live well.
• Work alongside a dynamic, mission-driven team committed to impact, innovation, and equity.
• Lead some of the region's most strategic, community-driven efforts in education, financial stability, and health.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexible and hybrid work options.

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