Northwest Center · 1 day ago
Chief Growth Officer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $260K/yr
10+ years expNorthwest Center is a dynamic social enterprise organization focused on driving societal change through equitable access to education and employment for people with disabilities. The Chief Growth Officer (CGO) will lead the organization's growth strategy, drive revenue generation, and establish partnerships to expand impact, while overseeing marketing and sales infrastructure.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Lead revenue growth across targeted business lines
Drive revenue generation and expansion opportunities, with an initial focus on the programmatic portfolio under the Chief Program Officer’s leadership
Cultivate new customer relationships, expand existing accounts, and close deals directly
Set clear growth priorities and targets in alignment with the organization’s strategic and financial goals
Establish and operationalize a disciplined, organization-wide sales framework
Standardize pipeline management, forecasting, and sales compensation structures
Develop consistent sales governance and accountability mechanisms
Over time, integrate decentralized sales functions into a cohesive, high-performing structure
Directly oversee Marketing, ensuring alignment between brand, sales, and business growth priorities
Manage a dedicated marketing budget and team focused on supporting revenue growth and market positioning
Strengthen Northwest Center’s external visibility and value proposition
Identify and advance partnership opportunities, package and sell mission-aligned programs as clear offerings, and explore entry into new markets
Partner with program leaders to translate innovative ideas into sustainable revenue streams
Build and maintain strategic alliances that align with the organization’s mission and business model
Work closely with the COO on operational readiness to support growth, while maintaining clear accountability for revenue strategy and delivery
Partner with the Chief Development Officer, Chief Program Officer, and other executives to ensure alignment between earned revenue, mission delivery, and financial sustainability
Qualification
Required
10 to 15 years of senior leadership experience as a sales builder driving revenue growth, business development, or market expansion in complex or mission-driven organizations
Demonstrated success in building sales infrastructure, driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and leading go-to-market efforts in complex organizations
Strong understanding of mission-aligned business models and the ability to turn programs and services into offerings that generate revenue
Track record of building or transforming sales, marketing, or business development teams and systems
Excellent communication, influence, and leadership skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders and build consensus across functions
Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, capable of aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals
Deep commitment to Northwest Center's mission and an understanding that sustainable revenue fuels impact
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
Preferred
Experience working in a mission-driven or nonprofit environment
Benefits
Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
Mental Wellness Program, including six free therapy sessions per year
Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
Pet Insurance Discount Program
Company
Northwest Center
Northwest Center foundation helps to sustain and grow innovative programs serving children and adults of all abilities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gene Boes
President & CEO
Blanca E. Chavez, MSc, PRC
Senior Recruiting Business Partner
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