Chief Executive Officer

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.

The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo is a mission driven nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serving Kalamazoo and Portage, the YMCA creates spaces where children, teens, adults, and families can belong, build confidence, and thrive.

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

To strengthen the foundations of community and instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

• The Y Experience – The Y Experience is built from our mission and encompasses the values and philosophy by which we serve and operate.
• Welcoming – We are open to all. We are a place where you can be yourself and find yourself in others.
• Genuine – We value you and embrace your individuality.
• Hopeful – We believe in you and your potential to do good in the world.
• Nurturing – We support you as you become the best-version-of-yourself.
• Determined – Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

• Advance a clear strategic direction, including the association’s community access goal described as 1 in 1 by 31.
• Lead the Portage renovation and expansion campaign, strengthening fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and stewardship.
• Strengthen operational excellence across sites, ensuring strong programs in youth development, swim, childcare, and healthy living.
• Sustain financial strength through disciplined budgeting, long range planning, and thoughtful management of current debt obligations.
• Deepen partnerships with schools, government, and community organizations to expand reach and outcomes for families across Kalamazoo County.
• Invest in staff development and culture, maintaining a values aligned environment with clear accountability and strong talent systems.

• Membership: 20,931 active members and 5,643 membership units.
• Membership mix: 5 percent youth, 9 percent teens, 13 percent young adults, 22 percent adults, 16 percent one adult household, 33 percent two adult households, 2 percent three adult household.

Maple Branch, Portage Branch, and additional program sites including Lincoln School Y Youth Center.

• Youth Development, including youth sports, camps, teen leadership, and enrichment programs
• Child Care, including before and after school care and day camp offerings
• Aquatics, including swim lessons, safety around water, and water fitness programs
• Healthy Living, including wellness coaching, group exercise, and chronic disease prevention programs
• Fitness and Community Wellness, including strength and cardio training and member engagement initiatives
• Family Engagement, including family events, parent support, and intergenerational programming
• Community Access and Outreach, including partnerships and programs delivered through community-based sites

• Prior Year’s Total: $454,532 (2024 year-end)
• Prior Year’s Total: $575,475 (2025 year-end)
• 2026 Budget Year total: $680,800

Moderate goal $2.5M to $3.0M, fundraising goal $5.0M, project cost $6.5M, YMCA contribution $1.5M, raised to date $2,.

• VP of Support Services and CFO
• VP of Membership and Fund Development
• VP of Program Operations
• VP of Youth Development and Grants
• VP of Facilities
• VP of Assessment and CI

18 members with the following standing committees:

• Executive Committee
• Finance Committee
• Facilities Committee
• DEI Committee

• Current Annual Budget Size: $11,837,719 (2026 Budget)
• Current Debt: $2,985,798 updated as of 12/31/2025
• Current Endowment: as of…