Organizational Development Director jobs in Lexington, KY

• Leads the development and implementation of the 2-1-1 strategic vision in coordination with the Vice President, Community Impact (VPCI).
• Develops relationships with key stakeholders and leverages those relationships to advance the mission and revenue development of 2-1-1.
• Creates a strategic vision for sustainability of UWBG’s 2-1-1 agenda, including fundraising goals, and grant/contract acquisition goals.
• Builds and leverages relationships with key current and potential funders to fully fund and/or exceed requisite funding for 2-1-1 operations.
• Effectively allocates appropriate UWBG resources to achieve maximum utility, particularly as it relates to service integration and 2-1-1.
• Oversees negotiations and agreements with Kentucky’s telephone providers, particularly as it relates to the maintenance or activation of translations.
• As a social-services subject matter expert, provides thought leadership on all Community Impact department initiatives.
• Drives the integration of 2-1-1 into all CI programming, initiatives, and partnerships.

• Maintains 100% sustainability of 2-1-1 through securing grants, contracts, sponsorships, etc. that fund the complete operations of the program.
• Uses existing relationships with United Ways, government entities, etc. and develops new relationships with United Ways, government entities, and other private and public partners to market and sell 2-1-1 capacity and services.
• Maintains and expands the current set of contractual relationships to provide 2-1-1 services locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Understands and commits to the concept that development is and will always be a top priority of the Director to sustain and grow the 2-1-1 program.
• Through partnerships and the use of marketing and sales skills transforms the 2-1-1 program into a profitable internal program offered by UWBG.

• Identifies and cultivates partnerships and relationships with potential funders and fee-for-service partners, leveraging those relationships as a part of his/her strategic fundraising plan.
• In coordination with stakeholders, crafts and implements an annual and a quinquennial strategic plan, or using whatever timeframe the VPCI determines is meaningful and necessary.
• Oversees branding and marketing efforts related to 2-1-1, with an eye toward fund development in partnership with UWBG Marketing department.
• Evaluates performance periodically and presents reports to various stakeholders on relevant metrics.
• Serves as a social-services expert in consulting with community partners and area social-services organizations.

• Develops and executes a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan that may include contracts, grants, and/or other contributions.
• Leads strategic efforts related to all 2-1-1 work. S/he guides program implementation, expansion, and maintenance with a sound strategic vision, and an eye toward fund development.
• Serves as the chief managerial authority and signatory for all 2-1-1 programs and staff.
• Develops meaningful relationships with a variety of community and state level partners. Leverages partnerships to advance the mission of 2-1-1, and secure additional revenue streams when appropriate.
• Serves as a senior CI department leader, with a comprehensive vision for the department’s strategy, role, performance, and objectives - s/he is a key member of CI department leadership.

• Assumes complete oversight authority for the daily operation of the 2-1-1 call center.
• Continually improves operational efficiency of service integration initiatives, revises policies, procedures, systems, etc. to create additional efficiencies.
• Oversees maintenance of existing database systems with a constant eye toward potential improvements.
• Ensures that 2-1-1 staffing levels are sufficient to always handle anticipated call volumes.
• Oversees development and delivery of training at a variety of levels, including those for staff and partners.
• Maintains 2-1-1 call center’s physical infrastructure and leads on procurement of any additional resources.
• Manages hiring and staffing processes for all service integration initiatives.
• Directs monitoring and evaluation efforts for all service integration functions, including 2-1-1, and responds to requests for information from executive staff.
• Staffs’ appropriate committees of the UWBG Board of Directors.
• Oversees implementation of 2-1-1 related activities in other departmental and organizational function areas.

• Represents 2-1-1 and/or UWBG’s CI Department at meetings, events, presentations, and other such activities as requested or required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, organizational management, related field required, or experience equivalent.
• Familiarity with 2-1-1 and/or call center operations preferred and can be exchanged for education.
• 2-3 years of experience in a nonprofit or human services environment required.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Reliable transportation to travel across the region is necessary.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with timely and consistent attention to follow up.
• Personal leadership within a team environment - multi-tasker, self-motivated and takes initiative, shares credit and takes responsibility for actions.
• Effective problem solver and decision maker.
• Computer literate: MS Office Suite; database knowledge a plus.

• Valid Kentucky Driver’s license required.

• The employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone and via other devices.
• The employee must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare, and analyze data and figures, operate a computer and other standard office machinery.
• The employee is required to travel regularly to locations outside of UWBG facilities to set up displays and presentations in both physical and electronic forms.
• The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 30lbs.

• Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by UWBG.
• These screenings may include a national background check, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.

• The position is full-time and exempt, with full benefits.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

• Please apply via the posting portal at www.uwbg.org/careers.

For 100 years, United Way of the Bluegrass has united the full force of the community to fight for the basic needs, education and financial stability of every person in Central Kentucky. United Way of the Bluegrass has been a leader and motivator of change for real solutions in Central Kentucky for 100 years. Each day, we fight for the basic needs, education and financial stability of every person in the ten counties we represent. We have developed systems to evaluate the quality and success of the programs and partners that our investors help fund, so you can be assured that your dollars will have maximum impact.