Chief Executive Officer

Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation•Arvada, CO

6d•$190,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation (RMCHF) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next chapter. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with the ability to translate priorities into action and measurable results. The next CEO joins RMCHF at an important point in its evolution, with an opportunity to build on the organization’s strengths while positioning it for greater impact and long-term sustainability. Key priorities include strengthening and diversifying philanthropic support, raising RMCHF’s visibility and presence in the community, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring the organization has the leadership structure, systems, and resources needed for its future. The CEO will take time to listen and learn, respecting institutional knowledge and existing strengths while bringing clarity to roles, accountability, decision-making, and organizational priorities. An important early priority will be assessing RMCHF’s organizational structure and needs. The CEO will evaluate roles, responsibilities, reporting relationships, spans of control, areas where responsibilities are currently shared or combined, and the capabilities of the existing team. Based on that assessment, the CEO will recommend and implement a structure that creates clear accountability, builds the right leadership capacity, and best positions RMCHF for future growth and impact. Working in partnership with fundraising staff and the Board, the CEO will play an active role in expanding RMCHF’s philanthropic reach and building relationships with donors and other supporters. The CEO will also serve as a visible ambassador for RMCHF, strengthening its community presence and developing relationships and partnerships that increase awareness, support, and impact. The CEO will provide strategic leadership across the organization, including Mothers’ Milk Bank, balancing MMB’s significant mission and financial role with strengthening the broader identity, impact, and long-term sustainability of RMCHF. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is ultimately accountable for the leadership, performance, financial health, culture, and impact of the entire organization.

Requirements

10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit, healthcare, foundation, or similarly mission-driven environment
Demonstrated success leading organizations or significant organizational functions through growth, change, or transition
Experience assessing and developing organizational structures, leadership teams, systems, and talent
Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor development, and building relationships that generate financial and community support
Strong business, financial, and operational acumen, including budgeting, long-range financial planning, and organizational performance
Experience working effectively with a Board of Directors
Proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships and represent an organization effectively in the community
Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing senior leaders and building strong, accountable teams
Strong communication and presentation skills, executive presence, and credibility with a wide range of audiences
Experience in healthcare or another regulated environment is desirable but not required
A strategic thinker who sees the big picture while translating vision and priorities into action and measurable results
An organizational builder who listens and learns, assesses what is working, identifies what needs to change, and leads change thoughtfully
A relationship-builder who is comfortable with fundraising, community engagement, partnership development, and increasing organizational visibility
A collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and transparent leader who builds trust internally and externally
A strong people leader and mentor who develops talent, builds leadership capacity, creates accountability, and empowers others to succeed
A confident and compelling communicator with the executive presence to serve as a credible public face of RMCHF
Curious and willing to challenge assumptions while respecting RMCHF’s history, institutional knowledge, mission, and strengths
Comfortable leading an organization that combines healthcare-related operations, philanthropy, programs, and community impact
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience required

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare or another regulated environment is desirable but not required

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction for RMCHF, translating mission and vision into clear priorities, measurable goals, and results
Serve as a strategic partner and primary staff liaison to the Board, providing transparent information, thoughtful recommendations, and clear measures of organizational performance
Partner with the Board to refine and implement a multi-year strategic plan and establish organizational priorities
Use data to evaluate progress, identify opportunities and risks, and inform decision-making and continuous improvement
Foster strong communication, trust, and collaboration among the Board, leadership team, and staff
Assess and evolve RMCHF’s organizational structure, leadership capacity, roles, reporting relationships, and decision-making authority to ensure the organization has the people and structure needed to achieve its goals
Ensure RMCHF has effective systems, processes, technology, and infrastructure to support strong organizational performance
Provide strategic oversight of operations and program delivery while empowering leaders to effectively manage their areas of responsibility
Ensure resources are aligned with organizational priorities and foster accountability, effectiveness, and continuous improvement
Build, develop, and retain a talented, collaborative, and high-performing team
Coach, mentor, and develop current and emerging leaders, building leadership capacity and bench strength throughout the organization
Foster an inclusive, mission-driven culture characterized by trust, open communication, collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
Empower leaders to make decisions and lead effectively within their areas of responsibility
Lead organizational change thoughtfully, respecting institutional knowledge while communicating clearly and building trust
Lead the organization’s fundraising strategy in partnership with fundraising staff and the Board to grow and diversify philanthropic revenue
Work with fundraising staff to cultivate and steward donors, strengthen RMCHF’s major-gift pipeline, and expand relationships with individual, foundation, corporate, and other funding partners
Engage and support Board members as active partners in fundraising and community relationship-building
Lead budgeting, long-range financial planning, and financial oversight to ensure long-term financial health and sustainability
Provide strategic and financial oversight of RMCHF’s diverse revenue model, including philanthropic revenue and significant mission-related earned revenue generated through Mothers’ Milk Bank
Monitor financial performance, evaluate revenue opportunities, and ensure the Board has clear, timely information to support sound decision-making
Ensure transparent financial reporting and strong financial controls
Serve as a visible and compelling ambassador for RMCHF, clearly communicating its mission, programs, impact, and priorities
Build and strengthen relationships with healthcare systems, community organizations, funders, corporate partners, donors, civic leaders, and other key stakeholders
Identify strategic partnerships and opportunities that expand RMCHF’s reach, visibility, impact, and resources
Work with staff and Board members to strengthen RMCHF’s external positioning and community presence
Provide strategic oversight of Mothers’ Milk Bank as a critical part of RMCHF’s mission, operations, and financial sustainability
Ensure MMB has the leadership, resources, systems, and appropriate oversight necessary to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and service
Evaluate MMB’s performance, opportunities, sustainability, and alignment with RMCHF’s broader strategy, ensuring the Board has the information needed to provide appropriate governance and oversight
Ensure appropriate systems and practices are in place for regulatory compliance, quality assurance, safety, and organizational risk management
Work with staff, medical leadership, and the Board to identify and mitigate significant organizational, operational, financial, and reputational risks
Maintain high standards of ethics, accountability, compliance, safety, and stewardship