Skills:

The President / CEO will provide thoughtful and visionary executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Trustees. They will present strategic options and plans for organization impact and gain Board approval as needed to carry out the work of the mission of the organization. The President / CEO will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization and ensure its overall successful long-term operations. They will organize, motivate, and mentor internal team leaders to strategically grow the organization’s impact, programs, fundraising, and to effectively fulfill its important mission. The President / CEO will apply innovative thinking and performance measurements to analyze and support strategic decision-making. They will continually foster a culture that encourages collaboration between departments and recognizes positive contributions.

The President / CEO will contribute to the strategic plan and drive its implementation. They will manage and motivate staff, overseeing processes such as hiring, separation, ongoing staff development, performance management, and compensation. They will inspire a business-oriented, professional, results-driven environment across the organization. The President / CEO will perform general management duties overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization. They will establish goals, objectives, and operational plans in collaboration with the Board of Directors, staff, and other leaders.

Board Governance

The President / CEO will maintain regular and ongoing communication to build strong relationships with the entire Board, providing leadership and support to members at all times. They will communicate effectively with the Board by providing members with all information necessary to continually function properly and make informed decisions in a timely and accurate manner. The President / CEO will attend all Board meetings and provide reports and updates on staff as well as all current work, project timelines, and project and organizational progress. They will gracefully manage the board as needed to build consensus, remind of outstanding deliverables, and offer support. The President / CEO will implement Board policies and procedures and build support for Board decisions amongst staff. They will work closely and openly with the Board and its committees, ensuring ongoing communication of risks, issues, as well as successes.

Development and Fundraising

The President / CEO will drive development and fundraising in collaboration with the Development Director, leveraging the Board as needed. They will initiate, cultivate, and extend relationships with the organization’s portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate supporters. The President / CEO will ensure the organization’s financial stability and sustainability by maintaining healthy cash flow and adequate reserves.

Financial Management and Administration

The President / CEO will provide strategic leadership and hands-on management for all of the administrative and operational functions of the organization in accordance with the mission, objectives, and policies. They will prudently direct resources and manage all financials within budget guidelines and according to current laws and regulations. The President / CEO will assume responsibility for the fiscal integrity of the organization. They will monitor board-approved budget and manage daily financial operations to ensure maximum utilization of resources and optimum financial positioning for the organization. The President / CEO will ensure maximum resource utilization, budget management, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position. They will build and administer the annual budget, with Board approval.

External Relations and Communications

The President / CEO will represent the organization and serve as chief spokesperson publicly at events, conferences, and partnership meetings. They will present and promote the organization and its mission, programs, partners, and members in a consistently positive manner. The President / CEO will ensure high visibility to prospects and the public, and build interest in engaged philanthropy. They will manage all aspects of the organization’s marketing and public relations.

Qualifications:

Candidates may emerge from nonprofit, foundation, government, or industry backgrounds and should possess the following:

• Five years of prior experience as a CEO, Executive Director, or in a related position at a nonprofit, foundation, government, or industry
• Strong business acumen and a history of providing visionary leadership at the executive level
• Proven experience executing organization growth and leading a similar or larger size successful nonprofit and/or related entity
• Proven experience working with and leading a nonprofit Board and working with diverse groups of people
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources, etc.
• Experience and success in motivating, recruiting, developing, retaining, and mentoring high performance, mission-driven, and results-oriented teams
• Excellent written, oral, and public speaking skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with strong interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• A bachelor’s or advanced degree

XZY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity and equity in all facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.