YMCA of the USA · 16 hours ago
YMCA of Southwest Washington - Chief Executive Officer
Longview, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $92K/yr
7+ years expYMCA of Southwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community through various programs. The Chief Executive Officer will lead strategic initiatives, improve operational performance, and build community partnerships to enhance the YMCA's influence and mission.
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Responsibilities
Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan which addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y, including defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals
Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y’s operations and activities
Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effectively with cultural competence. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting staff. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, connection, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential
Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operations. Develop and implement stewardship strategies
Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community. Possess the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, while always upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other
Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan which will establish the YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization within the community through the engagement of members, volunteers, staff, and donors. Identify the need for successful capital fundraising, while taking the organization to a new level of effectiveness and impact in annual giving and endowment
Qualification
Required
Accredited 4-year college degree and/or equivalent work experience
Fiscally sound business management approach with a proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management more than $1M or more annually
Minimum seven years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees
Must be able to develop and strengthen community relationships
Have the ability to develop innovative programs, review and enhance programs being offered or considered for both economic and effectiveness in broadening our engagement in the communities in which we serve
Strategic planning and fundraising experience including annual campaigns and the securing of grants
Fiscally sound business management approach
A proven record of accomplishment of progressive budgetary leadership and advanced fiscal management practices
YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to achieve within 3 years
Benefits
YMCA Retirement (7% paid by Y, 5% by employee) contribution once eligibility is met
YMCA 403B savings account 100% employee contribution
Health plan (75% paid by Y, 25% by employee. Dependents: 25% paid by the Y and 75% paid by the employee)
Paid Time Off (PTO): 11 – 36 days per year per personnel policy (based on years of service)
Other benefits per personnel policy
Company
YMCA of the USA
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.
51-200 employees
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