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Senior Executive Director

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Wilmington, DE, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Delaware is Delaware’s largest non-profit organization committed to strengthening the citizens of Delaware through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Our community impact continues to grow.   The YMCA of Delaware reaches one in every eight Delawareans throughout the State of Delaware.  The Western Y is part of this dynamic and progressive $40 million Y Association and is currently seeking a dynamic, experienced Executive Director who will have the unique opportunity to lead change and innovation, while working with staff to develop new and exciting programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Branch including, 25 full-time and 350 part-time employees, 5700 member units and a budget of $6.8 million. 

  • This position will continue to develop and strengthen community wide relationships with donors, plus various service organizations. 
  • The Executive Director is also expected to aggressively support the YMCA of Delaware’s strategic goals. 
  • Qualified applicants must have experience working with Boards, supervising government contracts, management of fund-raising campaigns, strategic planning, staff leadership/development plus a proven record of successful fiscal management specifically in the areas of membership and program growth.   
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5 years in a role of executive director with demonstrated experience in supervision of staff, membership marketing, financial management, fundraising and community program development. 
  • The successful candidate will have demonstrated success directing total operations through volunteer development, monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations and program development. 
  • Experience with computers including word processing and database software.  
  • The ability to work effectively with people and to respond to safety and emergency situations.  
  • YMCA Director experience and certification preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $96,100.00 - $144,100.00

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: 
Apr 21 2019
Active Until: 
May 21 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit