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Chief Executive Officer

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Houston, TX, USA
Full-time

Since 1886 the YMCA of Greater Houston serves 9 counties and 71,000 members through 32 branches and a resident camp.  The annual operating budget is $130M and the organization has $316M in assets.  The YMCA raises $7M in annual contributions.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The CEO is responsible for the overall success of the organization.  While a wide variety of skills and expertise are necessary, the CEO must have proven success in the following two priority areas:

  • Vision & Innovation: The ability to make the YMCA Mission relevant for the future, shared in ways that are inspirational and compelling for people to join and support.
  • Community Relationships & Partnerships:  Engaging community leaders, organizations, and businesses in advancing the YMCA Mission.

Additional Areas

In addition to proven success in the two priority areas listed above, the Board of Directors is seeking individuals with a positive track record in:

  • Fiscal Management:  oversight of balancing innovation and growth within a sustainable financial position.
  • Inclusion & Diversity:  proactive development of a membership, staff, and board reflective of Houston’s multicultural communities.
  • Membership & Program Development: creative marketing and branding of new ways for people to connect with the YMCA.
  • Financial Development: telling the full YMCA story and results in improving lives and communities to significantly increase contributed support.
Skills/Experience: 

CEO Position Specifics

  • August 1:  deadline for submitting a cover letter addressing Priority Areas A & B, and Areas 1 – 4 below, plus a resume.
  • The salary is negotiable, and the YMCA provides a progressive benefits package for all employees.
  • Triangle2 (triangle2.com) is conducting the YMCA CEO transition. For more information contact:[email protected], subject:Houston YMCA CEO Position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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: 
Jul 20 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 21 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit