Description

United Way of Central Oklahoma is seeking an experienced and collaborative Director of Community Impact to lead our community investment process, cultivate strong nonprofit partnerships, and help ensure donor investments create measurable and lasting change throughout Central Oklahoma.

COMPENSATION & WORK STRUCTURE

        Salary: Starting at $60,587

        Merit Increases: Eligible for merit-based salary review yearly, subject to board approval and after 6 months in position. 

        Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package valued at over $10,000 annually

        Classification: Exempt, Full Time

        Overtime: Not eligible for overtime pay

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position leads United Way of Central Oklahoma's community investment process and nonprofit partner engagement strategy. The Director of Community Impact oversees agency applications, financial reviews, volunteer-led funding recommendations, and partner relationships while ensuring transparency, accountability, measurable outcomes, and effective stewardship of donor investments. The role serves as a key liaison between United Way and community partners, helping align investments with community needs and organizational priorities.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community by leading the annual allocation of funding to nonprofit partner agencies. Through collaboration with volunteers, community leaders, and agency partners, this position helps ensure community investment dollars are directed to programs that create meaningful, measurable change. Responsible for the integrity and effectiveness of the community investment process and serves as a disaster liaison for United Way and the communities we serve.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

        Reports To: Vice President of Community Impact

        Supervisory Responsibilities: Community Impact Administrative Manager

BENEFITS 

        Health, vision, and dental insurance at no cost to the employee. United Way pays 60% of dependent insurance premiums

        Flexible spending account to let you set aside pretax salary for medical expenses.

        Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional, mental health, self-improvement assistance available at NO cost for employees and those in the household.

        Generous paid time off benefits for your work/life balance.

        Employee life insurance coverage at NO cost. 

        Employee disability coverage at NO cost.

        403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 4.5% after one year of service and immediate vesting of employer contributions.

        Professional development and training opportunities.

        Flexible/compressed schedule options.

*Benefits subject to change and dependent on employee status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

At United Way of Central Oklahoma, we value diversity and the dignity and worth of every person. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fair and equitable employment practices without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status.

UNITED IS THE WAY WE BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES - AND STRONGER TEAMS

United is the Way we connect people and resources to improve the wellbeing of our community. For more than a century, United Way of Central Oklahoma has served as a trusted funding partner to local nonprofits, enabling them to deliver vital health and human services across our region.

United is also the Way we work. Our people are empowered to lead with purpose, collaborate across sectors, and see the tangible results of their work in the communities they serve. United Way staff and Fellows are united by shared values—accountability, transparency, and measurable impact—and by a belief that meaningful change happens together.

When you join United Way of Central Oklahoma, you become part of a missiondriven team committed to strengthening lives, building opportunity, and creating lasting change—together.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

        Bachelor’s degree required. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree with approval from the President/CEO.

        A minimum of 3 years of experience managing and coordinating volunteers, facilitating collaboration with community-based organizations, and volunteering or working in community-based activities required. 

        Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Teams, with demonstrated administrative and clerical skills.

        Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

        Administrative and nonprofit experience preferred. 

        Experience reviewing budgets, financial information, and program outcomes preferred.

        Prefer two or more years’ experience with United Way or other social service/planning organization. 

        One year experience with budgeting and in a supervisory role preferred. 

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

        A proactive, self-directed individual who takes initiative, manages priorities effectively, anticipates needs, exercises sound judgment, and consistently follows through on responsibilities.

        Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate complex processes involving multiple volunteers, partner agencies, committees, and community stakeholders.