Greater Twin Cities United Way
Program Manager, Innovation
Greater Twin Cities United Way, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
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Pay Range
This range is provided by Greater Twin Cities United Way. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range
$70,000.00 per year - $76,000.00 per year
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Community Impact Grantmaking Team OUR COMMUNITY
Greater Twin Cities United Way unites community partners to meet urgent needs and make lasting change in the areas of housing, food, education and economic opportunity. Together, we mobilize communities to action so all can thrive.
Your Department: Community Impact
Your Reporting Manager: Operations Manager, Community Impact
Mission We unite changemakers, advocate for social good and develop solutions to address the challenges no one can solve alone.
Values
Driven by equity
Committed to building relationships rooted in trust
Passionately providing a sense of belonging by leading inclusively
Collaborating to achieve sustainable impact
Listening, engaging and holding ourselves accountable
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE A member of the Community Impact Grantmaking Team, the Program Manager, Innovation will support strategy development and coordinate the execution of key components across Greater Twin Cities United Way’s (GTCUW) innovation initiatives. These include Career Academies, Full Lives, 80x3: Resilient from the Start, and Pathways Home—each focused on advancing equity and economic mobility through community‑driven, systems‑level solutions. This role plays a vital part in helping the team implement these efforts, grounded in the belief that United Way can harness the power of community to create more just and inclusive opportunities for all. This position reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with Associate Director and Program Officers across the Innovation team.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Program Management (45%)
Provide project and relationship management support to ensure effective implementation of innovation initiatives in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Assist with the development and facilitation of equitable, community‑centered grantmaking processes.
Support the planning and execution of Communities of Practice and other Innovation‑led convenings.
Help communicate the vision, strategy, and impact of Innovation work in compelling ways across various formats (e.g., presentations, newsletters, and flyers).
Advocate for GTCUW’s Innovation initiatives and consistently apply an equity and inclusion lens across all work.
Relationship Management (35%)
Manage and maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders to support effective program implementation.
Participate in cross‑sector partnerships on behalf of GTCUW, engaging with nonprofit, business, government, and community organizations.
Collaborate with Innovation Program Officers to facilitate partnerships that advance goals.
Support fundraising and resource development efforts through donor engagement, proposal development, and grant reporting, as directed by the Associate Director.
Measurement, Learning & Evaluation (15%)
Support Innovation learning and measurement plans to understand and share impact in collaboration with Evaluation and Learning Team.
Assist with data tracking and reporting needs, including gathering data from various sources and responding to information requests.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Engage in GTCUW diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; integrates principles in role.
Engage in and maintain a positive work environment.
Contribute to the Community Impact Grantmaking team strategy including development of future initiatives, aiding in the investigation of community challenges and generation of innovative ideas and solutions.
COMPETENCIES THAT SUPPORT YOUR WORK Thought
Donor and Stakeholder Focus: Building strong relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Results
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
People
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Self
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and the trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Demonstrates Self‑Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Three years of experience in program management and/or grant making preferred.
Knowledge of local community context and Greater Twin Cities impact areas of stable housing, educational success, food security, and economic opportunity.
Embody GTCUW core values of equity, trust, belonging, collaborating, and accountability.
Commitment to social justice and anti‑racist practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking and clearly communicating complex messages.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Excellent relationship management skills.
Ability to relate to and work with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Ability to work outside traditional business hours as needed.
Ability to travel within the nine‑county metro area.
Applicants interested in this role may apply via LinkedIn and through UKG by visiting our Careers Page on the GTCUW Website.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Public Relations
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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This range is provided by Greater Twin Cities United Way. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range
$70,000.00 per year - $76,000.00 per year
Direct message the job poster from Greater Twin Cities United Way
Community Impact Grantmaking Team OUR COMMUNITY
Greater Twin Cities United Way unites community partners to meet urgent needs and make lasting change in the areas of housing, food, education and economic opportunity. Together, we mobilize communities to action so all can thrive.
Your Department: Community Impact
Your Reporting Manager: Operations Manager, Community Impact
Mission We unite changemakers, advocate for social good and develop solutions to address the challenges no one can solve alone.
Values
Driven by equity
Committed to building relationships rooted in trust
Passionately providing a sense of belonging by leading inclusively
Collaborating to achieve sustainable impact
Listening, engaging and holding ourselves accountable
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE A member of the Community Impact Grantmaking Team, the Program Manager, Innovation will support strategy development and coordinate the execution of key components across Greater Twin Cities United Way’s (GTCUW) innovation initiatives. These include Career Academies, Full Lives, 80x3: Resilient from the Start, and Pathways Home—each focused on advancing equity and economic mobility through community‑driven, systems‑level solutions. This role plays a vital part in helping the team implement these efforts, grounded in the belief that United Way can harness the power of community to create more just and inclusive opportunities for all. This position reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with Associate Director and Program Officers across the Innovation team.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Program Management (45%)
Provide project and relationship management support to ensure effective implementation of innovation initiatives in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Assist with the development and facilitation of equitable, community‑centered grantmaking processes.
Support the planning and execution of Communities of Practice and other Innovation‑led convenings.
Help communicate the vision, strategy, and impact of Innovation work in compelling ways across various formats (e.g., presentations, newsletters, and flyers).
Advocate for GTCUW’s Innovation initiatives and consistently apply an equity and inclusion lens across all work.
Relationship Management (35%)
Manage and maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders to support effective program implementation.
Participate in cross‑sector partnerships on behalf of GTCUW, engaging with nonprofit, business, government, and community organizations.
Collaborate with Innovation Program Officers to facilitate partnerships that advance goals.
Support fundraising and resource development efforts through donor engagement, proposal development, and grant reporting, as directed by the Associate Director.
Measurement, Learning & Evaluation (15%)
Support Innovation learning and measurement plans to understand and share impact in collaboration with Evaluation and Learning Team.
Assist with data tracking and reporting needs, including gathering data from various sources and responding to information requests.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Engage in GTCUW diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; integrates principles in role.
Engage in and maintain a positive work environment.
Contribute to the Community Impact Grantmaking team strategy including development of future initiatives, aiding in the investigation of community challenges and generation of innovative ideas and solutions.
COMPETENCIES THAT SUPPORT YOUR WORK Thought
Donor and Stakeholder Focus: Building strong relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Results
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
People
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Self
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and the trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Demonstrates Self‑Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Three years of experience in program management and/or grant making preferred.
Knowledge of local community context and Greater Twin Cities impact areas of stable housing, educational success, food security, and economic opportunity.
Embody GTCUW core values of equity, trust, belonging, collaborating, and accountability.
Commitment to social justice and anti‑racist practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking and clearly communicating complex messages.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Excellent relationship management skills.
Ability to relate to and work with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Ability to work outside traditional business hours as needed.
Ability to travel within the nine‑county metro area.
Applicants interested in this role may apply via LinkedIn and through UKG by visiting our Careers Page on the GTCUW Website.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Public Relations
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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