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The Geneva YMCA is a long-standing, repected no-profit organization.
Job Description
The Y offers a wide variety of programs and services including childcare, health and wellness, summer camp, aquatics and much more to address community needs.
The board believes its new CEO/ Executive Director should be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit him or her to achieve excellence in the following roles:
Enhance Operating Performance with a Focus on Membership Expansion and Program Initiatives: Assess the current operation and create a plan that will develop and grow membership, expand programs and improve facilities in service to the community. Achieving these goals will lead to strengthening overall fiscal performance to develop a financially sustainable organization that is open and available to all.
Lead Fundraising Efforts: Serve as the leader in fundraising efforts by working with the board to establish a plan for how the Y will raise annual contributed dollars for operations and providing financial assistance as well as capital dollars for facility renovations and expansion. Ensure public and private partnerships and resources are developed to support operational and future needs by instilling confidence, credibility, and trust in the Y with community leaders and donors.
Build and Manage the Staff Team: Serve as a leader who can motivate, engage and reward staff in a positive and productive manner. Lead by example; remain actively engaged in staff performance and development leading to superior results in programs, member satisfaction and community engagement. Maintain a culture of integrity, high ethical standards, and values.
Advocate the YMCA Vision and Be the Heart and Soul of the Organization: Proactively interact and communicate with YMCA members, donors, staff and volunteers. Serve as an ambassador for the mission, cause and vision for the YMCA within the community as a respected leader with the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, while always upholding the highest standards of the values of the YMCA.
Develop an Effective and Diverse Volunteer Board: Continue strengthening the board and diversifying its membership by establishing an effective governance strategy utilizing best-practices to determine needs, recruitment efforts, training, engagement and evaluation.
Qualifications
Minimum Candidate Criteria:
- Accredited 4-year college degree (required/non-negotiable).
- Minimum five years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization/company.
- Demonstrated successful track record of fiscal management for a complex organization in excess of $1,000,000 annually.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and strengthen community relationships.
- Proven ability to develop new programs, review and enhance programs being offered, and be effective in broadening engagement in the community.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and communication skills (both written and verbal) as well as personal values consistent with the YMCA mission.
- Successful fundraising experience.
- YMCA Organizational Leader Certification (Note: Candidates not in possession of this certification have up to three years to obtain via Y-USA).
Essential Functions
Enhance Operating Performance with a Focus on Membership Expansion and Program Initiatives.
Lead Fundraising Efforts.
Build and Manage the Staff Team.
Advocate the YMCA Vision and Be the Heart and Soul of the Organization.
Develop an Effective and Diverse Volunteer Board.