Executive Director (3725)
About The Position
The Executive Director oversees the total operation of a YMCA branch, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations, and collaborations with community agencies. The role aligns branch work with the Association’s strategic plan, develops and implements annual operating plans, manages daily facility and program operations, and addresses areas of underperformance. The Executive Director represents the YMCA in the local community, builds collaborative relationships with community organizations and public entities, and directs branch fundraising and financial development. This includes annual support campaigns, donor acquisition and stewardship, special events, planned giving, capital gifts, major donor cultivation, long-range capital development, and endowment growth. The position oversees staff hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, and development; manages branch budgets and financial resources; leads branch strategic planning; and develops member-focused engagement strategies. The Executive Director serves as staff officer to the branch Board of Managers, supports board development and effectiveness, and ensures board committees are aligned with strategic goals. The role also fosters innovation in programs, ensures the safety and maintenance of facilities and equipment, directs marketing and communications, and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA. The Executive Director is expected to attend required meetings and training, uphold YMCA safety and risk-management policies, demonstrate YMCA and character values, and develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, business, or equivalent.
- Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Experience managing and developing volunteer involvement.
- Ability to recruit top community leaders.
- Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, staff supervision, branch budget development and monitoring, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Align staff and volunteer work with the branch and Association strategic plan.
- Develop and implement an annual operating plan with goals, timelines, and expected results.
- Manage daily facility operations and ensure regular activities and special programs run smoothly.
- Establish tracking methods to assess branch performance and address underperforming areas.
- Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive relationships with organizations, businesses, and government entities.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies.
- Direct branch financial development and fundraising activities, including annual campaigns, donor acquisition and stewardship, special events, planned giving, capital gifts, and major donor cultivation.
- Develop and support a long-range capital development plan and grow the branch endowment.
- Oversee staff hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, and professional development.
- Develop, manage, and monitor the branch operating budget and ensure budget targets are met or exceeded.
- Lead branch strategic planning and develop and control short- and long-term budgets aligned with the strategic plan.
- Maintain adequate cash balances, net assets, reserves, and fixed assets.
- Develop and direct relationship-based member engagement strategies.
- Serve as staff officer to the branch Board of Managers and support board development, strategic-plan implementation, and ongoing board evaluation.
- Foster innovation in member-focused programs that support the YMCA mission, goals, and strategies.
- Ensure the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Direct branch marketing and communications to effectively communicate the YMCA’s community benefits.
- Serve as a member of YMCA management and support the organization’s overall objectives.
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings and uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
- Demonstrate YMCA Core Values and the Six Pillars of Character in interactions with members, guests, volunteers, and colleagues.
- Develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
