ABOUT UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES

United Way Quad Cities serves as a unifying force—bringing together business, civic, and community leaders to remove barriers and expand opportunity for everyone who calls this region home.
We focus where life happens—in schools, neighborhoods, and workplaces—to create lasting change in education, financial stability, and health. Guided by bold goals, real-time data, and a deep belief in the power of opportunity, we align people, resources, and ideas to help more kids succeed in school, more adults find good jobs, and more families live healthy, stable lives.
We drive impact through both place-based strategies—like United for Schools—and community-wide investments in high-performing nonprofits. We advocate for policy solutions, support urgent needs, and invest in long-term change.
Our mission is to unite the Quad Cities so every person has the access and opportunity to thrive. And our vision is a community full of possibility—where everyone can learn, earn, and live well.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Impact Officer (CIO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading and aligning United Way’s community investments, public policy efforts, strategic initiatives, and partnerships to maximize regional impact.
This leader will guide all facets of United Way’s impact strategy—managing both place-based efforts and community-wide grants—and stewarding multi-million-dollar investments across education, financial stability, and health. The CIO will ensure United Way’s work is data-driven, community-informed, and results-focused.
They will lead a growing team, deepen cross-sector partnerships, and serve as a public voice for systems change. The CIO will also lead United Way’s advocacy agenda, advancing policy and public investment strategies that reflect the needs and aspirations of the Quad Cities.
This role reports to the President & CEO and is a key member of the senior leadership team. Together with staff, board members, and partners, the CIO plays a critical role in advancing United Way’s mission and vision—to create a community full of possibility where everyone can learn, earn, and live well.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

5 - 10 years of experience

Lead and grow the Community Impact team, supporting leadership development, clarity of roles, and

• d accountability.
• Serve as a collaborative thought partner to the CEO and executive team.
• Represent United Way at key community tables, funder briefings, and public events