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United Way · 17 hours ago

Director of Strategic Incubation

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) is a dynamic and mission-driven organization dedicated to building a community where all people have an opportunity to thrive. The Director of Strategic Incubation will design, launch, and test new strategic initiatives in alignment with the organization's strategy, ensuring effective operational supports and implementation to meet UWGC's goals and objectives.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Chief Strategy Officer and other key stakeholders to conceptualize and develop innovative strategic initiatives aligned to United Way’s mission and goals

Develop comprehensive incubation plans for new initiatives, including project timelines, resource allocation, and key performance indicators

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of incubation plans, including engaging experts in areas such as program development, finance, marketing, and technology

Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential obstacles related to new initiatives

Lead in developing operational policies and procedures for incubating initiatives around fundraising, communications, partner vetting and adherence to United Way mission and strategy

With Chief Strategy Officer, serve as an advisor to organizational leaders for incubating initiatives

Oversee the vetting process for potential new initiatives to ensure they are in line with the mission and values, as well as the business model and fiscal goals of United Way

Oversee the testing phase of new initiatives, collecting and analyzing data to make informed decisions about scaling, pivoting, or discontinuing projects

Manage budgeting and resource allocation for incubation projects and work closely with finance and resource development team to identify funding needs and potential revenue sources

Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and collaborators to support successful implementation of strategic initiatives

Regularly report on the progress, impact, and outcomes of incubation projects to organizational leaders and other relevant stakeholders

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the success and sustainability of incubation projects

Qualification

Strategic planningProject managementCross-functional collaborationAnalytical skillsRelationship buildingAdvisory skillsProcedure developmentTechnical skills (MS products)Communication skillsCreative mindset