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Executive Director

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Richmond, VA, USA
Full-time

The Downtown Family YMCA plays a dynamic role in the Richmond community, with involvement in wellness, community engagement and youth development. The branch has a 2018 annual budget of approximately $2.4 million with a fundraising goal of over $200k.  The Executive Director will also give oversight to the new 10th Street YMCA a facility located in the Downtown Richmond business district with $700k revenue and offering a large wellness area with free weights, cardio and circuit machines, group exercise classes and personal training. From serving the Downtown Richmond area, to having a presence in the East End and South Richmond through the Youth Development programs, the Executive Director will play an active role in the community.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • The Executive Director will oversee and implement strategic growth and planning for the Downtown Family YMCA.
  • The Executive Director will focus on continuing to develop strong community relationships and collaborations; overseeing board and staff development for the branch; and fundraising.
  • The position involves a high level of community visibility and leadership, and the Executive Director will play an active role in leading and participating in events and programs supporting the Y.
Educational Background: 
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and experience managing a budget.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Required qualifications include a minimum of five years of demonstrated leadership experience, including staff development, fundraising, and board and volunteer engagement.
  • Capital fundraising experience is preferred.
  • The most qualified candidates will have directly related experience in philanthropy and cultivating volunteers, as well as previous experience managing within the nonprofit environment.
  • Previous YMCA experience is preferred.

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 3 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit