Leadership Florida · 9 hours ago
Chief Executive Officer
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $245K/yrLeadership Florida is the leading statewide leadership organization in the United States, focused on enhancing leadership skills among its members. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead all aspects of the organization, oversee programming, and serve as the primary fundraiser while deepening engagement with alumni and expanding statewide outreach.
Association
Responsibilities
Provide visionary and mission-driven leadership with a keen focus on the organization’s mission of statewide leadership development; ensure that programs are aligned with Florida’s evolving civic, economic, and social needs; and provide long-term vision related to leadership pipelines, alumni engagement, and statewide impact
Report to and work with the Chair of Leadership Florida and the Board of Directors to develop the short- and long-term strategies and operating plans to achieve the mission and goals of the organization
Provide leadership and supervision to the professional staff of Leadership Florida to ensure the plan of work is effectively implemented in a timely fashion. Hire, train, and develop Leadership Florida’s staff and encourage a work environment that produces their best contributions
Serve as the primary public “face” of Leadership Florida throughout Florida and nationally, and develop close, collaborative relationships with individuals, public officials, corporations, and other non-profit organizations with whom Leadership Florida can work to advance its mission
Ensure that the financial security and integrity of the organization is maintained and enhanced through the prudent operation of the organization and develop strategies for increased revenue generation through fundraising, program sponsorships, in-kind donations, and diversification of income streams that will support the ambitions of the organization’s mission
Identify, recruit, and nurture statewide leadership for the organization
Prepare timely and clear communication for the Board, and when appropriate to the membership, on all substantive matters affecting Leadership Florida. Develop and execute, in conjunction with volunteer leadership, an external communications plan that highlights and promotes the activities and success of Leadership Florida and its members to the public and key stakeholders
Continually champion the values, mission, and vision of Leadership Florida to all internal and external audiences
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated successful senior leadership experience, ideally gained in organizations such as professional associations, non-profit organizations, or others where there are large numbers of volunteer members and volunteer Boards
Proven success engaging a variety of constituents, individually and collectively, including volunteers, volunteer leaders, and Boards in support of an organization's mission
Deep connection to and understanding of the State of Florida, its leaders, and critical issues
Adept at developing and executing fundraising campaigns that exceed targets and advance organizational goals, with proven ability to secure major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and community-based contributions, and skilled in building and managing a diversified funding pipeline, identifying creative new revenue opportunities, and stewarding long-term donor partnerships
Demonstrated ability to guide and support the Board Chair, Board, and leadership of Leadership Florida in key decisions affecting the direction of the organization
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than formal authority, building alignment and momentum among diverse stakeholders with differing perspectives while also keeping the organization true to its core mission
Proven capacity to navigate complexity across geography, ideology, and industry, and to operate effectively in environments that require nuance, judgment, and diplomacy
Comfort and credibility operating in highly visible, relationship-driven settings, including engaging senior leaders, volunteers, alumni, and external partners across the state
Experience building and growing a small and high-performing team within an organizational culture that supports team members in meeting ambitious goals, and modeling servant leadership, collaboration, and commitment to mission
Strong business, budget management, and financial skills
Engaging and inspirational, confident and compelling as a public speaker, able to effectively communicate the mission, vision, and values of Leadership Florida
Ability to maintain the non-political, non-partisan nature of Leadership Florida while encouraging informed, courageous dialogue
Experience serving as a respected leader, manager, mentor, and developer of an organization's professional staff
Bachelor's degree required; a graduate degree or equivalent experience is valued
Benefits
Fully paid healthcare for all full‑time employees
Paid major holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave
A 10% employer‑funded 401(k) with full vesting after one year
Flexible work schedules
Optional dental and family healthcare coverage to purchase
Many additional benefits
Company
Leadership Florida
Organization offering leadership training for corporations, schools and government. Calendar, regional events, photos and contact.
Founded in 1982
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase