Chief Executive Officer
This is a premier executive opportunity to lead a financially robust and highly respected nonprofit backbone organization. Unlike many CEO roles that require fixing broken systems, this position focuses on scaling existing success and modernizing philanthropic engagement for a stable institution. It is a rare chance to serve as a regional convener across two states, impacting hundreds of thousands of lives through strategic investment.
United Way Quad Cities
Bettendorf, Iowa, United States · Posted 30 April 2026
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About United Way Quad Cities
United Way Quad Cities is a mid-sized employer working in nonprofit management, based in Bettendorf, Iowa, United States.
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Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Board of Directors to define and execute long-term organizational strategy
- Oversee fiscal management and ensure compliance across all operational areas
- Lead diversified fundraising efforts including major gifts and corporate partnerships
- Act as the primary spokesperson and advocate for community impact priorities
- Foster collaboration between 75+ nonprofit partners, schools, and regional employers
Essential
- Willingness to reside within the Quad Cities Region
- Proven track record in executive leadership or senior management
- Experience managing multi-million dollar operating budgets
- Demonstrated success in high-level fundraising and donor cultivation
- Ability to lead and implement long-term strategic impact goals
Preferred
- Experience working with bi-state or regional multi-jurisdictional organizations
- Established network within the Iowa/Illinois philanthropic or business community
- Advanced experience in board governance and strategic planning
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Relocation assistance available
- Competitive executive salary
- Opportunity to lead a stable, high-growth nonprofit
- Influence over regional community outcomes
- Collaborative work environment with strong financial reserves
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