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Title: Nonprofit Connection (NPC) Director

Reports to: Director of Community Resources

United Way of Northern Utah Mission: We unite people and organizations to build healthy, stable, and well-educated communities where individuals, families, and neighborhoods thrive.

Summary: United Way of Northern Utah (UWNU) seeks a knowledgeable, strategic, and dynamic leader who will guide United Way’s Nonprofit Connection program and oversee our Behnken Nonprofit Learning Campus. Formed in early 2021, the Nonprofit Connection program seeks to generate increasingly meaningful growth and results for nonprofit organizations in Northern Utah, helping them build their organizational capability and capacity through various efforts. Efforts will be focused on Weber, Morgan, Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties. In this role, you will direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Nonprofit Connection program and serve as a critical thought partner in developing new initiatives, professional development offerings, and organizational support services. We are searching for a candidate who demonstrates the ability to lead initiatives and work independently as needed.

This position strengthens the people and systems that help local nonprofits thrive, enabling them to stay focused on their mission. We do not expect the Director to be an expert in every operational area. Instead, we seek someone skilled at bringing together the right partners, resources, and training to build nonprofit capacity. Our supports focus on core organizational functions—ranging from fundraising and governance to HR, finance, evaluation, and more—and are designed to help nonprofits grow and perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities:             

Management of the Behnken Nonprofit Learning Campus (BNPLC)

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the BNPLC, ensuring a professional, welcoming, and highly functional environment for tenants, partners, and visitors.
• Promote collaborative meetings, trainings, and community gatherings within the space to increase utilization and create an active, vibrant hub for nonprofit engagement.
• Market and promote the BNPLC as a regional asset, highlighting its value to nonprofits, partners, and potential tenants.
• Build and steward relationships with tenants to encourage program engagement and space utilization.
• Recruit new tenants for the BNPLC when applicable, support onboarding, and provide ongoing tenant management to ensure alignment with campus goals and community impact.
• Oversee scheduling in the BNPLC, ensuring all rooms and shared areas are booked efficiently and used in alignment with campus priorities.

Coordination of Program Offerings and Growth

• Oversee the delivery of services tailored to nonprofit needs (professional/leadership development and training, board development/Project Blueprint, round tables, pro bono consulting).
• Set and manage an annual calendar of provided services and events; coordinates client coaching and mentoring with consultants.
• Facilitate networking opportunities with nonprofit stakeholders, including but not limited to nonprofit tours, roundtables, and other events. 
• Coordinate UWNU’s Zada Haws Community Grant Center usage (in Ogden and Logan offices) and maintain Foundation Directory Online agreement; train users and develop grant training opportunities.
• Support the Bear River Community Engagement Director in providing Nonprofit Connection offerings virtually and in-person in Box Elder, Cache, and Rich Counties.
• Key driver of the strategic growth and long‑term evolution of the Nonprofit Connection program to ensure services remain relevant, scalable, and responsive to community needs.
• Assist the Director of Community Resources in establishing and maintaining close working relationships with nonprofit leaders (board and staff), volunteer consultants, contractors, trainers, and key local government contacts.
• Ensure the Nonprofit Connection delivers high‑quality, responsive services that remain competitive with paid, for‑profit providers—while maintaining our commitment to offering these supports at little to no cost to local nonprofits.

Oversight of Operational and Strategic Programmatic Functions

• Builds and upholds program logic model and action plan to set realistic goals, track progress, and ensure program activities align with desired outcomes and impact.
• Complete required progress reporting and collaborate with the internal Data team to determine continuous improvement efforts. 
• Collaborate with internal Marketing and Resource Development teams to inform marketing and fundraising material for the NPC program and the Behnken Nonprofit Learning Campus.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to create and send the monthly Nonprofit Connection Newsletter with relevant content, keeping the contact list up-to-date.
• Develop and monitor program budget, including management of diverse funding streams. Ensure any funding reporting requirements are met.  
• Maintain working relationships with the Development team to assist with program funding stewardship, reporting, and alignment.

Required Competencies:

• Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before the process and is astute in cultivating and managing positive relationships toward a common goal. 
• Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all community sectors and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement and collaboration with multiple institutions.
• Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.  
• Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact. 
• Action-Oriented: Find new solutions to old problems, and take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.
• Data-Driven:  Ability to track, collect, manage, analyze, and make timely decisions based on data to prioritize continuous improvement processes to refine program execution.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to new processes, technologies, and program requirements and help others adjust.
• Team Player: Ability to work well with others to achieve a shared goal while also contributing to the overall organization and team's success.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Tech Proficiency: Comfortably using digital tools such as DocuSign, email, and calendar platforms, CRMs, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders through emails, reports, presentations, etc.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues, resolve conflicts, and adapt to changes quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, influence others positively, and contribute to the team and organization's success.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (examples include public administration, business administration, communication, human services) OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in Project Management
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office/Google Suite productivity tools 
• Proven ability to oversee grant-funded projects and manage budgets.
• High standards of professional ethics and conduct. 
• Able to regularly travel throughout Northern Utah and occasionally work evenings/Saturdays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Public Administration, etc.). and/or 6+ years of work experience in the nonprofit sector or other related field. Priority is given to those with experience as a Director or Department Head at a nonprofit or public organization. 
• Familiarity and history of service within the landscape of education, community development, and social services networks in Northern Utah.
• Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.

Compensation

Wage: $55,000 - $65,000

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits plan includes vacation, sick, holidays, health, dental, vision, and life and an organization-matched 403(b) plan of up to 10% after one year.

Location: Ogden, UT (with occasional work throughout the UWNU service area). Limited remote work opportunities may be available with supervisor approval. 

Hours: Full-time, exempt. UWNU's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work hours are subject to change based on United Way events and activities happening in the community. 

How to apply: Send a cover letter AND resume to UWNU Hiring at hiring@uwnu.org. Applications will NOT be considered without providing BOTH a cover letter AND a resume. You may address cover letters and other communications to the NPC Director Hiring Committee. Please include the title of the job in the subject line and/or attachments of your email. 

Closing Date: March 8, 2026

NOTE: The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person employed. Also, the statements do not establish an employment contract and are subject to change at the employer's discretion. If you have additional questions or concerns related to this position or job posting, please email Madeline Robles, Director of Human Resources, at mrobles@uwnu.org 

Nondiscrimination Hiring Statement

United Way of Northern Utah recognizes that to accomplish our mission, we must strive to invest in recruiting and developing a team that reflects the broad diversity of our community. Our core values of inclusion, clear sense of service, integrity, positive attitude, innovation, and equity are the foundation of our organization and propel our work forward, including recruitment and retention. As an equal opportunity employer, UWNU encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. We evaluate all candidates on a merit basis.