CT-RI State Alliance of YMCA's CEO

Job Description

This position is based within Connecticut or Rhode Island and requires regular travel throughout both states to meet with member YMCAs, government officials, community partners, and stakeholders. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Qualifications

• Significant senior executive leadership experience within the YMCA or a comparable mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic planning, organizational growth, and financial stewardship.
• Experience developing partnerships across nonprofit, government, philanthropic, and community sectors.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, inspire, and unite diverse stakeholders around a shared vision.
• Proven ability to manage complex initiatives, navigate public policy, legal, and public relations matters, and lead organizational change.
• Exceptional communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with experience identifying opportunities, securing resources, and driving sustainable growth.
• YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or the ability to obtain certification within the established timeframe.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership
• Support member YMCAs through consulting, shared services, operational collaboration, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, increase revenue, reduce costs, and expand shared resources.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing among member associations.
• Build strong relationships with YMCA leaders, volunteers, and strategic partners.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the YMCA throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island.
• Lead advocacy and public policy initiatives that advance the YMCA mission and strengthen community impact.
• Build meaningful partnerships with government officials, community organizations, funders, and statewide stakeholders.
• Collaborate with government relations professionals to advance legislative priorities.
• Represent the Alliance at conferences, events, and public forums.
• Provide sound financial stewardship and oversee budgeting and long-term financial planning.
• Identify and secure grants, sponsorships, philanthropic support, and strategic investments.
• Develop sustainable revenue strategies that enhance services for member YMCAs.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to support effective governance and strategic oversight.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board and its committees.
• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Y Professional Network (YPN), Chapter 3.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA standards, accreditation requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Competencies

• Mission Advancement
• Collaboration
• Communication & Influence
• Operational Effectiveness
• Program & Project Management