United Way of Greater Charlotte - Vice President of Community Impact

POSITION TITLE: Vice President of Community Impact 

DEPARTMENT: Community Impact

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer

TYPE: Full Time, Exempt

SALARY: $116,506 to $121,319

United Way of Greater Charlotte is boldly investing in what if. When Charlotte ranked last in the nation for economic mobility, United Way challenged ourselves and others to say what if every neighborhood has the resources it needs to break the cycle of poverty? And what if every person has equal access to opportunities? In response, United Way is going directly to where the needs are the greatest and is bringing new voices to the table to promote racial equity and ensure every neighborhood thrives. We believe that by challenging the what ifs and by moving together in hope, we can build thriving communities.

Job Summary:

The VP of Community Impact is a senior executive leader responsible for shaping and executing UWGC's community impact strategy while contributing to organizational strategy as a core member of the Leadership Team. This role leads all programmatic activities including grantmaking and strategic community collaborations while ensuring maximum impact with optimal efficiency. The VP of Community Impact serves as a primary liaison between UWGC and its surrounding communities, requiring deep understanding of and regular interaction with all constituents, donors, grantees, nonprofits, community residents, government agencies, and the Board. This position builds and stewards relationships with diverse stakeholders throughout our footprint, championing critical causes and responding to emergent challenges. A key driver of organizational and community-level change, this leader designs and leads change management efforts that support shifts in grantmaking models, community engagement approaches, and programmatic priorities. This position demands commitment to fair access and opportunities for everyone, coupled with awareness of different backgrounds and willingness to learn from diverse experiences. Reporting to the President & CEO, the VP of Community Impact provides staff leadership to the Board and brings deep expertise in philanthropic, nonprofit, civic, and social sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute bold strategic vision that aligns organizational objectives with meaningful community impact. Direct all grant-making and community investment strategies.
• Evaluate the impact of the community investment strategy to ensure successful individual and community level outcomes.
• Champion innovative solutions by testing new ideas and taking calculated risks to enhance organizational and community outcomes.
• Analyze regional, national, and statewide trends to connect emerging issues with viable solutions and donor intentions.
• Lead and develop diverse, cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout the organization.
• Partner with the Philanthropy and Donor Engagement team to translate community impact data and outcomes into compelling narratives that strengthen donor relationships and support resource development goals.
• Manage large-scale budgets and financial forecasts with precision and accountability to ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
• Implement and optimize technological platforms to improve internal efficiency and enhance experiences for external constituents.
• Address systemic issues affecting under-resourced communities through advocacy, resource allocation, and programmatic initiatives.
• Represent United Way of Greater Charlotte at external events. Serve as subject matter expert on one or more issues related to United Way's mission.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders, effectively communicating organizational mission and impact to board members, donors, and community partners.
• Contribute to organizational strategy and long-range planning as a member of the executive Leadership Team, informing resource allocation decisions and ensuring community impact priorities are integrated into UWGC's broader institutional direction.
• Design and lead a multi-year Community Impact strategy, including investment frameworks, impact measurement methodologies, and portfolio-level learning cycles that guide UWGC's grantmaking and programmatic priorities.
• Lead organizational change management initiatives within the Community Impact function, including stakeholder alignment, communication planning, and adoption strategies that support transitions in grantmaking models, technology, and community engagement approaches.

What You'll Need: Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, business, or impact-related discipline. Advanced degrees and/or certifications are welcome.
• Demonstrated professional experience working at a senior level with a proven track record in resource development, community engagement & impact, strategic marketing and communications, and leading a high-performing, matrixed work team.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations and grantmaking, professionally or in a community service role is helpful.
• Strong project management skills with ability to effectively plan, execute, and oversee multiple initiatives while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with business analytics capabilities who identifies innovative ways to connect constituents for maximum community impact.
• Passionate advocate for United Way of Greater Charlotte's mission, experience working with and managing volunteers, beneficial.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrating adaptability to change and strong independent problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with exceptional written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Preferred: Demonstrated experience leading organizational change initiatives in complex or matrixed environments, including structured change management approaches (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR or equivalent).
• Preferred: Understanding of and experience in leading a collective impact strategy.

United Way of Greater Charlotte is committed to having a workforce that reflects our entire community. United Way opposes racism and oppression in all its forms and believes the nonprofit work environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with ideas come together to achieve common goals. United Way understands that diverse representation and perspectives are vital to our success. We are dedicated to continuous learning and active participation in diversity initiatives while advocating for equitable opportunities across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

WORKPLACE VALUES

Respect • Appreciation • Authenticity • Excellence • Empathy • Collaboration

BENEFITS

Comprehensive benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, a 401(k) defined contribution plan, 14 Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (240 hours granted annually).