YMCA of Kalamazoo - Chief Executive Officer Job Kalamazoo area,Michigan USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo - Chief Executive Officer

Executive Vacancy Announcement

YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Address: 1001 W Maple Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo is an equal opportunity employer. We work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

The Opportunity

The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo is seeking a values-driven, community-centered Chief Executive Officer to lead a mission-critical organization with a powerful legacy and a clear runway for growth. This is a rare opportunity to step into a respected community anchor and shape what the YMCA can become for the next generation of children, families, and neighbors across Kalamazoo County.

Founded in 1866, the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo has been part of the fabric of Kalamazoo and Portage for more than 150 years. Today, the YMCA’s work reaches far beyond a building. It is a trusted partner to families, a safe place for young people to grow, a pathway to wellness, and a catalyst for connection and belonging. With strong community recognition, committed staff, and an engaged board, the organization is well positioned to expand its impact and deepen its relevance in a changing environment.

The next CEO will partner closely with an active Board of Directors and a capable senior leadership team to advance the YMCA’s mission, strengthen financial sustainability, and build a culture of philanthropy that fuels long-term community impact. The CEO will lead multi-site operations with a relentless focus on quality and member experience, while elevating partnerships, visibility, and trust across the region.

This leader will bring strategic clarity and steady execution, inspiring staff, volunteers, and donors around a shared vision that keeps the YMCA accessible, thriving, and deeply connected to the communities it serves.

Key

Skills and Abilities

of Our Next CEO

The board believes its new CEO should be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit him or her to achieve excellence in the following roles:

Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y. Include 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.

Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effectively with cultural competence. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. 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.

Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community. Develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, 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.

Key competencies:
Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration.

Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while guiding the organization toward balanced or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions while controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to achieve strong financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies:
Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy.

Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan…


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