The Mid-Willamette Family YMCA Board of Directors seeks a successful visionary leader who will build upon strong executive leadership, promote the Christian mission and continue a culture of excellence within the organization. The CEO will be visible in the community and active in the development of meaningful community partnerships to position the Y to be viewed as a strong charitable partner.
Qualified candidates must possess a strong sense of business acumen, community outreach experience, strategic planning and leadership skills. The ability to take initiative, motivate, delegate and lead others successfully are also essential components. Qualified candidates must demonstrate strong skills in developing an effective and energetic staff team. They must possess: a proven track record with implementing and promoting services to the community; assessing community needs and developing programs in partnership with others to meet those needs; raising funds through annual and capital campaigns; developing staff; and working with a Board that focuses on strategic issues.
- Advance a Culture of Philanthropy: The YMCA is seeking an individual who will lead fundraising efforts by working with the Board and staff to establish a plan for the organization to raise significant contributions, including endowment, for service growth, affordable programs and capital development projects. The CEO should position the Y to be recognized as the charity of choice by instilling confidence, credibility, and trust in the Y with community leaders and donors. Fundraising plans will meet current and future needs of the organization while building a culture of philanthropy among the Board and staff.
- Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: The new leader will work effectively with volunteers, key staff, and the YMCA of the USA to create and develop a strategic roadmap that addresses opportunities and challenges related to the community’s support of facilities and programs, with defined organizational strategies. The CEO will lead staff in the development and implementation of goals through an annual operating plan. The CEO will lead volunteers in creating and aligning committees and their respective responsibilities to support the strategies and goals of the association. Plan should include strategies to improve the quality of services offered to current families engaged in the YMCA and elevate the public standing in the community as the charity of choice for new families in surrounding communities.
- Maintain/Establish a Culture: The CEO will strengthen a culture of inclusion, engagement, character, ownership and life-long learning within the organization that reinforces, encourages, and promotes values of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and empowering others to succeed. The YMCA seeks a “servant leader” who can inspire a positive attitude, bring excitement and energy, and build a cohesive and well qualified team. The new CEO will create and lead a plan to build unity, encourage teamwork, set operational goals tied to a strategic plan, hold staff accountable, and foster individual staff development, as well as lead by example; remain actively engaged in staff development and performance leading to superior results in programs, member satisfaction and community engagement. Opportunities will be sought and developed to improve staff moral and prevent turnover, and to evaluate current strengths and weaknesses of all key staff and implement a plan to develop staff professionally so they may grow as future leaders.
- Improve Operating Performance: The YMCA is seeking someone that will work with the Board to develop an annual tactical plan for achieving key YMCA goals and objectives that will support the YMCA facilities. The successful candidate will remain fully informed of all operational issues and have the acquired ability to quickly address any issues that might arise as well as forecast future needs. Opportunities will be identified to enhance membership and program offerings. The operating plan should address the competition, any remaining debt, and the enhancement of membership and program services with a focus on reaching new communities.
- Fiscal Management: The CEO will be expected to use a high level of financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus the annual budget through earned revenue, contributions, and controlling costs. The successful candidate will empower and guide staff leaders on the successful financial operation of their areas of responsibility, as well as monitor the budget closely to address competition impacting membership, address facility needs, and anticipate financial impact on the organization.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or a comparable corporate organization, and related experience at a comparable organization with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees.
- Budgetary and fiscal management experience of organizations with assets of more than $1M annually.
- Must have proven ability to identify and subsequently develop suitable community candidates and strengthen relationships with them.
Preferred Qualifications for Candidates:
- Strategic planning and fundraising experience, including annual campaigns and the securing of grants from a variety of available sources.
- YMCA Organizational Leader Certification. (Note: Candidates not in possession of this certification have up to three years to obtain it through Y-USA.)
Hiring Range: $90,000-$120,000 commensurate with experience.
Residency Expectation: Living in the YMCA’s service area is preferred.
Benefits: The YMCA participates in the Y Retirement Program at an 12% rate, with the YMCA contributing 12%. Vacation plan, health plan, relocation reimbursement, and other benefits provided.