Milford United Way Looking For New Executive Director

MILFORD, CT — After its leader of over four decades announced his retirement earlier this year, Milford United Way is hiring a new executive director.

The nonprofit is looking for "a strategic and experienced leader" who holds a bachelor's degree and has at least five years of fundraising and leadership experience, preferably within a nonprofit.

Whoever is chosen will join an organization that's in "strong financial and strategic health" with a board of directors "deeply committed to its mission, vision, and values," United Way officials said.

The right candidate will have empathy, dedication and the desire to support their community, officials said. They'll help United Way advocate for the health, education, and financial stability of the entire Milford Community.

And they'll have big shoes to fill, as outgoing executive director Gary Johnson oversaw Milford United Way's first $1 million fundraising campaign and led the organization through Super Storm Sandy and the coronavirus pandemic, among other accomplishments.

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"We are grateful for Johnson's dedication, passion, and commitment to filling United Way's mission of building a stronger, more equitable community for everyone to thrive. On behalf of the Board of Directors we wish him all the best," board chair Joesph Dey said. "The Milford United Way Executive Committee is working toward identifying a new Executive Director who will adopt this organization's strategy for success, build upon those successes, and lead Milford United Way forward."

Anyone interested in applying can find the application and more information on the position here. Salary and benefit package are negotiable, and the application deadline is Feb. 11.