Executive Director, West Region

YMCA of Columbia Willamette•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

Position Summary The Executive Director, West Region leads the Beaverton Family YMCA and oversees regional operations for the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role carries full accountability for operational excellence, financial sustainability, membership and program growth, philanthropic performance, and community impact across the West Region. As a member of the Association Leadership Team, the Executive Director ensures regional execution aligns with enterprise strategy, shared standards, and the association’s operating framework. This leader balances strong regional ownership with system-wide alignment and collaborates closely with fellow Executive Directors to strengthen overall association performance. Performs all other duties as assigned to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the association. Mission To put the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility, and service into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Our Culture The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is grounded in love, integrity, and humility. We operate as one association, committed to accountability, creativity, and shared stewardship. The Executive Director models the association’s Five Operating Tenets: Love in Unity, Honesty in Insight, Responsibility in Action, Respect in Practice, and Service in Stewardship. Decisions are data-informed, equity-centered, risk-aware, and aligned with mission. This leader reinforces consistent adherence to policies, financial controls, and approved processes that protect people, assets, and reputation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
5 to 7 years of progressive senior leadership experience in multi-site operations, nonprofit leadership, or mission-driven organizations
Demonstrated P and L responsibility including budgeting, forecasting, and margin management
Experience driving growth in membership, participation, or service delivery
Strong business discipline, including program evaluation and data-informed decision making
Minimum two years of direct experience working with and leading a volunteer board or advisory council
Demonstrated success strengthening board engagement, governance clarity, fundraising partnership, and community connection
Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop promotable leaders
Strong financial acumen and sound risk judgment
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community impact
YMCA experience preferred. YMCA Organizational Leader certification required within two years if not already obtained.
CPR, First Aid, AED, and required YMCA compliance trainings must be completed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

YMCA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads annual planning and budgeting for the region
Partners with the COO and CFO on financial reporting, forecasting, and performance management
Ensures consistent use of the association’s business case template and pro forma process
Evaluates underperforming programs and advances recommendations to strengthen, redesign, or sunset offerings
Aligns pricing and staffing strategies with association expectations
Prioritizes capital needs in coordination with association leadership
Ensures compliance with YMCA financial controls, youth protection standards, and regulatory requirements
Collaborates with peer Executive Directors to share best practices, align program strategy, and ensure consistency across regions
Performs other duties as assigned in support of regional and association-wide objectives
Executing the regional portion of the annual philanthropy plan
Meeting campaign milestones and stewardship goals
Partnering with Philanthropy to cultivate major gift prospects
Engaging volunteer leaders and staff in fundraising strategy
Ensuring philanthropic efforts align with association messaging and priorities
Establishing clear performance standards and accountability
Conducting weekly regional leadership team meetings to ensure alignment, communication, and coordinated execution
Holding consistent weekly one-on-one meetings with direct reports to review performance, remove barriers, and support professional development
Building trusting relationships with direct reports and regional leaders, creating an environment of psychological safety, candid dialogue, and healthy conflict resolution
Demonstrating emotional intelligence and relational awareness in leadership decisions and feedback
Developing promotable leaders and succession readiness
Strengthening the association’s leadership pipeline
Reinforcing compliance with required training, certifications, and youth protection standards
Fostering a culture of clarity, engagement, and continuous improvement
Recruiting and developing Advisory Board members reflective of community diversity
Strengthening board engagement, governance clarity, and accountability
Supporting volunteer leaders in fundraising and community advocacy efforts
Maintaining effective board committee structures
Building strong alignment between volunteer leadership and association priorities
Strengthening the YMCA’s reputation and community presence
Building anchor partnerships with schools, healthcare systems, municipalities, nonprofits, and businesses
Expanding services aligned with community need and association strategy
Representing the YMCA at civic, philanthropic, and public forums
Ensuring community relationships translate into measurable participation and funding growth