President and Chief Executive Officer, ACHIEVA

Nonprofit Talent•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•$275,000 - $350,000•Onsite

About The Position

Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives. Founded in 1951 by a group of family members, Achieva is nationally recognized for providing innovative and person-centered supports and services. It is one of southwestern Pennsylvania’s largest providers of lifelong services and supports for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities and their families. Achieva advances its mission through five affiliates with a combined revenue of over $50 million. The agency provides a range of services including Advocacy & Family Supports, Early Intervention & Parenting Support, Employment services, Community Living, Housing Tenancy, Community Participation Support, Special Needs Trusts, and Benefits Counseling. Achieva's headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA with satellite offices in Greensburg, PA and Erie, PA, and a business location in Bridgeville, PA and an art studio in Pittsburgh, PA. The Board of Trustees of Achieva seeks a visionary President & CEO with a personal passion and professional commitment to serving children and adults with disabilities. This role requires an ardent advocate for people with disabilities and their families, who will articulate the agency's narrative and innovative programs to various stakeholders. The President & CEO will demonstrate business savvy and innovation to ensure Achieva grows, adapts, and thrives in a challenging funding landscape. Working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees, the President & CEO will guide Achieva through the creation and execution of a new strategic plan, setting the tone and culture for staff to foster healthy teams, accountability, and mutual respect.

Requirements

Exceptional and proven nonprofit management, leadership, relationship management, and strategic planning experience.
Passion for and commitment to Achieva’s mission, vision, and people with disabilities and their families.
Past success working collaboratively with partners, including government officials, legislators, philanthropic leaders, like-minded organizational partners, and a strong Board of Trustees.
Knowledgeable about state and federal policies that impact Achieva’s work and keeps abreast of continually changing state and federal policies.
Demonstrated success in creating and promoting a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace environment that encourages growth and retention.
A working style that is transparent, encouraging, and collaborative.
Proven success with identifying, cultivating and securing funding from diverse sources, including individuals, corporations, philanthropies and government entities.
An adept team-builder who can guide staff towards a unified vision, particularly in complex and dynamic organizations.
Experience and confidence with public speaking before a wide range of professionals and community audiences.
Stellar interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building strong and long-term relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Ability to build consensus for ideas and be effective in navigating sensitive topics internally and externally.
Significant experience in leading an organization through a comprehensive strategic plan and can execute on that plan.
Evidence of continuously seeking opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing organizational problems and challenges.
Commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
Financial acumen that extends to evaluating financial performance of the organization with regards to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
Values an inclusive work environment and can demonstrate cultural competence.
Capable of maintaining the highest standards of ethics and personal integrity.
Must have and be eligible for the following clearances prior to hire: Debarment/Streamline Verify, Criminal Background Check, Act 33/34, FBI Department of Aging, PA Department of Motor Vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Visionary leader with personal passion and professional commitment to serving children and adults with disabilities.
Ardent advocate of people with disabilities and their families.
Vocal in pursuit of community-based and person-centered services.
Demonstrates business savvy and innovation.
Decisive leader.
Sets the tone and culture for staff to listen, learn, and build healthy teams.
Cultivates trust, accountability, and mutual respect.
Personal warmth and authenticity to the disability community.
Can see around the corner and plan for future scenarios.
Stalwart and experienced.
Guides the agency through an uncertain political landscape while embracing opportunities.

Responsibilities

Assures Achieva effectively achieves its mission by providing leadership and fostering innovation, including day-to-day operations, strategic planning, fiscal oversight, and fundraising.
Collaborates with the senior leadership team to establish and monitor policies and operating procedures to ensure the agency meets established goals and adheres to state and federal regulations.
Manages the staff with transparency and respect, creating a collaborative and positive workplace.
Prioritizes visiting the various sites of Achieva and interacting with clients and staff.
Ensures that Achieva identifies and recruits strong talent through recruiting, on-boarding, development, evaluation, and coaching, creating a professional and positive workplace where growth is attainable.
Assesses the effectiveness of agency programs through measurable, objective, and quantitative evidence and shares data with appropriate stakeholders.
Identifies opportunities for programmatic growth and expansion aligned with community needs and agency values.
Advocates passionately and is a recognized leader in protecting the rights and supporting the needs of people with disabilities and their families.
Cultivates strong community, business, and government relationships that produce philanthropic support and growth for Achieva and its mission.
Supports fundraising and development initiatives with an emphasis on government grants and contracts, and foundation and corporate support, including identifying prospective donors, cultivating and soliciting gifts, and ensuring Board support and participation in the fund development process.
Represents Achieva at community activities, public functions, and key industry events to enhance visibility and build relationships.
Participates and provides leadership in national, regional, and affinity groups to stay connected and current with federal and state fiscal and regulatory changes that could impact Achieva.
Stays abreast of current trends in disability services and promotes best practices and new service models when appropriate.
Develops and implements the organization’s strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and senior leadership team.
Advances Achieva’s strategic vision in a manner that reflects the needs of the communities for whom Achieva exists.
Ensures Achieva adapts swiftly, efficiently and effectively to state and federal fiscal, regulatory and programmatic changes.
Provides agency stewardship in both finances and program management to support quality services and long-term financial health.
Oversees the development and monitoring of long-term capital plans, ensuring efficient resource allocation for infrastructure, equipment, and facility improvements.
Ensures robust risk management strategies to protect agency assets and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Develops, maintains, and supports a high-performing and passionate Board of Trustees; serves as ex-officio of each committee, seeks and builds Board involvement with strategic direction for ongoing operations.
Provides ongoing education to the Board of Trustees on emerging issues and unmet needs.
Generates and tracks metrics that monitor the agency’s performance with respect to its mission and critical objectives.
Provides leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial plans with the Board of Trustees and carries out plans and policies authorized by the Board.