President and CEO - YMCA of Silicon Valley at YMCA

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration, Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation, Change Leadership, Program/Project Management, Fiscal Management, Philanthropy, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The YMCA of Silicon Valley is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion. Mission Statement: To strengthen our community by improving the quality of life and inspiring individuals and families to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. Equity Statement: YMCA of Silicon Valley is committed to advancing equity for all so that everyone has an opportunity to reach their full potential and live life to its fullest. We expect and intentionally promote a culture free of bias and injustice. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual person. We are committed to dismantling oppressive systems. We hold ourselves accountable to identify and put in place long term policies designed to eliminate racism and inequity. Black lives are valued and respected. Position Description and Board Expectations: The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the YMCA of Silicon Valley reports to the Association Board of Directors and has leadership responsibility for the Association's vision, strategic direction and organizational planning, mission and guiding principles, growth, financial stability, community and philanthropic relations, financial development, staffing and operations. The CEO should be readily capable of becoming a recognized and visible leader in the community, highly knowledgeable about its opportunities, challenges, needs and resources and have (or be able to develop) a broad knowledge of the YMCA locally, nationally and globally. This position requires an inspiring leader who can collaborate effectively with staff, the board, community and local government leaders, members, donors and volunteers. The CEO will be a visionary with a demonstrated history of forming partnerships, creating unity and leading successfully in challenging times. He or she will champion and position the YMCA as a partner, implementing strategies to deliver on our mission with greater impact for our community. This position requires experience leading well-established teams and the skill sets and expertise to successfully navigate a multi-site, multi-program, complex organization through these pandemic-impacted times and beyond. The Board believes its new CEO should be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit him or her to achieve excellence in the following: Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community. Possess the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, while always upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Key competencies: Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y's operations and activities. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation Develop and Execute a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and includes defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth and stability, while consistently leading organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed in affirming, culturally competent and effectively. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting staff that represent the diversity of the communities you serve. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, inclusion, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that will establish the YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization within the community through the engagement of members, volunteers, staff, and donors. Identify the need for successful capital fundraising, while taking the organization to a new level of effectiveness and impact in annual giving and endowment. Key competencies: Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication & Influence Make Progress as an Inclusive, Anti-Racist, Multicultural Organization: Intentionally promote inclusion in all aspects, ensure and sustains diverse representation in our leadership, and lead social change in our communities through anti-racist policies, words and actions. Key competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Inclusion Qualifications Minimum Criteria for candidates: 1. An undergraduate degree from a four-year college or university; related graduate degree 2. Strong preference for ten years prior experience in a senior leadership role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable, complex organization with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees. 3. Strong financial acumen. Experience successfully managing a multi-site organization. A proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management in excess of $25M or more annually; past success and experience raising significant contributed dollars. 4. Experience and success in cultivating philanthropic support. Accomplished in fundraising, particularly through solicitation of corporate gifts, major private and foundation gifts, government grants, and individual gifts. 5. History of change management leadership. Success in driving innovative solutions. 6. Proven leadership abilities, solid interpersonal skills, the ability to build trust 7. Thought leader with successful results building and executing strategic planning initiatives. 8. Demonstrated success attracting, developing, and retaining superior and diverse talent. 9. Ability to speak any language in addition to English is a plus. Preferred Criteria for Candidates: 1. Fiscally sound business management approach with a proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management of $40M or more annually. 2. Strategic planning and fundraising experience including annual campaigns and the securing of grants. 3. Proven leadership abilities and demonstrated success developing strong teams and corporate culture with YMCA Organizational Leader Certification (obtain within 5 years).

Responsibilities

The President and CEO will lead the YMCA of Silicon Valley in achieving its mission and strategic direction while ensuring financial stability and community relations. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and the ability to navigate a complex organization effectively.