The Anaheim Family YMCA is seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Job Description
EXECUTIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANAHEIM FAMILY YMCA
Position: President and CEO
The Anaheim Family YMCA is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion while creating a culture of safety.
The Opportunity
The Anaheim Family YMCA is seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (President and CEO). With an energized and highly engaged Board of Directors, a committed and talented staff team, and a proud legacy of strengthening the community, the organization is poised for its next chapter of impact. This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven executive to lead a respected nonprofit dedicated to nurturing the potential of youth, supporting healthy living, and fostering a sense of belonging for children, adults, and families throughout the Anaheim community.
Qualifications
Minimum Candidate Criteria
- Accredited 4-year college degree preferred with minimum five years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable nonprofit organization or business.
- Proven successful track record in fiscal management for a complex organization.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and strengthen community relationships.
- Proven ability to develop new programs, review and enhance programs being offered and effective in broadening engagement in the community.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) as well as personal values aligned with the YMCA mission.
- Successful fundraising experience in annual campaigns, capital campaigns and endowment, with documented results.
- Direct experience supervising multiple levels of diverse staff.
- Personal values consistent with the YMCA mission of putting Christian principles into practice.
Essential Functions
Position Description and Board Expectations
The Y’s governing board seeks an experienced leader who has the requisite background and skills to achieve excellence in the following areas:
Refine and Implement the Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to refine the 2025/2026 strategic plan which addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and includes defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management
Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the YMCA’s mission, purpose, and vision within the community. Possess the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, while always upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Key competencies: Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration
Measure, Demonstrate and Communicate the Y’s Impact: Lead board and staff in sharing the Y’s impact through broad-based communication strategies. Report results and be positioned to take leadership in community initiatives. Be a spokesperson for the Y and lift-up the Y’s benefit to the community. Key competencies: Communication & Influence, Collaboration, Leadership
Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant, and sustainable practices. Diversify revenue by expanding fee-based program offerings. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation
Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that will establish the YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization within the community through the engagement of members, volunteers, staff, and donors. Identify the need for successful capital fundraising, while taking the organization to a new level of effectiveness and impact in annual giving and endowment. Key competencies: Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication & Influence
Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y’s operations and activities. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy
Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed in an affirming, culturally competent and effective manner. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting staff that represent the diversity of the communities you serve. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, inclusion, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership
Application Process
Candidate Application, References, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification
Candidates must submit in pdf format only the following in their online application: a resume, cover letter. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Candidates who advance to final interviews will need to submit six references (four professional and two personal). References checked only with prior notification. Successful candidate accepting the offer must pass a background check and must have a current Y-USA’s Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years from start date as the CEO. The YMCA's personnel policies may require further screening.
To Apply
Candidates will apply via the following website: https://tinyurl.com/Anaheim-Family-Y-CEO
You will be requested to submit the following with your online application: A resume and cover letter, along with four professional and two personal references. Note: References will be requested and contacted only for final candidates, with advance notice provided at that time.
