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YMCA of the USA · 19 hours ago

Chief Executive Officer

Conshohocken, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

YMCA of the USA is seeking an innovative leader for the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, one of the nation's leading nonprofits. The CEO will be responsible for strategic direction, operational excellence, and fostering community partnerships to enhance the health and well-being of the region's communities.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, in partnership with the Board, senior leadership, and community stakeholders, a clear organizational vision and strategy grounded in GPY’s mission to connect people to healthier lives

Establish measurable goals and accountability systems that guide long-term success and operational discipline

Ultimate responsibility for operational and programmatic strategy across GPY’s 15 branches

Work closely with senior leadership and branch leaders to ensure programs are high-quality, mission-aligned, and responsive to evolving community needs

Lead execution of an association-wide risk management framework supported by proactive reporting

Identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, financial, operational, reputational, and compliance risks in partnership with the Board, senior leadership, and key stakeholders

Ensure that GPY maintains safe, well-functioning facilities: buildings, equipment, and maintenance systems that meet standards of excellence

Maintain a strong, collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors

Provide timely, transparent updates on organizational performance and key issues

Engage Board members effectively and foster aligned decision-making

Secure and diversify revenue across memberships, fee-for-service programs, philanthropy, corporate and foundation support, and government funding

Serve as GPY’s primary external representative in the Philadelphia region and beyond, strengthening existing partnerships and establishing new relationships that expand GPY’s reach and impact

Motivate, develop, and inspire staff across the organization

Identify opportunities for professional development and build a culture of collaboration, trust, transparency, and accountability

Ultimate responsibility for GPY’s annual budget and oversight of long-term financial planning

Ensure responsible management of resources and protect the organization’s financial health and sustainability

Qualification

Strategic PlanningOperational LeadershipRevenue DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementInspiring LeadershipEmotional IntelligenceMission OrientationCollaboration

Required

Proven experience developing and executing strategic plans for organizations that are innovative, pursuant to mission and result in real impact

Track record of measuring progress against goals and accountability to achieving critical benchmarks

Senior leadership experience within an organization at scale with strong operational and financial management responsibility

Experience in a service-driven organization with multiple complex revenue streams and physical locations a plus

Relevant experience in building revenue from varied sources

Ability to effectively represent GPY to the community and clearly articulate the organization's value proposition and impact

A strong, compelling communicator, with experience in stakeholder management that translates meaningfully to the GPY CEO's interaction with Board members, staff, members, donors, government officials, and the broader community

Tangible commitment to GPY's mission to connect people to healthier lives

Emotional intelligence, with the ability to build genuine relationships with others, leading with humility

A leader who cultivates buy-in, leads through influence, and can inspire people to action

Company

YMCA of the USA

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YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.

Founded in 1844

Chicago, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.ymca.net/

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