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United Way · 1 day ago

Senior Director Partnership & Investments

Spartanburg, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

5+ years exp

United Way of the Piedmont is seeking a Senior Director for Partnership & Investments to develop and manage strategic capacity-building initiatives. This role involves building partnerships, overseeing AmeriCorps programs, and leading community investment efforts to advance the organization's mission.

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Responsibilities

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 AmeriCorps grants and supervise the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator

Attend and contribute to AmeriCorps meetings and planning sessions

Ensure program milestones, deadlines, and grant compliance requirements are met

Develop and drive strategic direction for AmeriCorps initiatives

Build and sustain partnerships to expand program reach

Develop and manage AmeriCorps program budgets, including SAM.gov registration

Lead 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

Qualification

Partnership managementAdvocacy developmentCommunity investmentProject managementAmeriCorps program managementNonprofit leadershipCross-sector collaborationMicrosoft Office SuiteAI tools proficiencyEffective communicationCollaborative leadershipResults-drivenAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree required

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

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting timelines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using AI tools to increase productivity

Ability to learn and use other technologies and systems for relationship management and virtual convening

Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings and evenings

Comfortable working in a hybrid environment

Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation throughout the workday

Preferred

Master's degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred

Familiarity with the StriveTogether framework and the ability to develop the expertise, relationships, and systems needed to establish Union Uplifted as a StriveTogether partnership