Chief Executive Officer Position

Job Overview

The GLOW YMCA seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to drive innovative strategies, expand its reach, and deepen its impact within the community.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in leadership, strategic planning, and fundraising. They must be able to develop and implement plans that align with the YMCA's mission and long-term goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned leader to make a profound impact at a mission-driven YMCA within a thriving community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff to create a strategic plan addressing the needs of the communities served by the Y.
2. Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan engaging members, volunteers, staff, and donors to establish the YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization within the community.
3. Maintenance and Development of Facilities: Lead the Y through stages of capital development, including initial planning, research, architectural design, construction management, and operational start-up.
4. Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and staff to develop an annual tactical plan identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant, and sustainable practices.
5. Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place, execute hiring, motivating, nurturing, retaining, and holding staff accountable for key objectives.
6. Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations.
7. Position the Y as a Vital Partner: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community, developing relationships with key stakeholders while upholding the highest standards and values.