President and Chief Executive Officer
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Management
General Management, Program / Project Manager
Overview
The Anaheim Family YMCA is seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
ANAHEIM FAMILY YMCA
Position:
President and CEO
Address: 240 S. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA 92802
The Anaheim Family YMCA is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion while creating a culture of safety.
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- 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.
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.
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 upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure the Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other.
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.
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.
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.
Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Quickly address issues that…
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