Chief Executive Officer
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Management
Program / Project Manager, General Management
The Opportunity:
This role invites you to leverage your expertise in strategic communications, coalition-building, and financial stewardship to elevate the Alliance's visibility and ensure sustained organizational growth and impact. Join us to cultivate an inclusive, innovative culture, harness strategic opportunities for expansion, and strengthen relationships that position the YMCA as a trusted leader in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative work with lasting community and statewide impact across the large Southwest geographic region.
The CEO supports the YMCA Associations across Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Southern California in meeting the membership standards of the YMCA. This role supports the local YMCA Associations around the YMCA’s shared mission, advocacy, child protection, and operational excellence. The Alliance is a partner of YUSA that supports the service system delivery of YUSA in providing leadership and resources to local Associations.
AllianceVision:
That all the YMCAs in the Alliance are thriving, sustainable and making a significant impact in their communities.
Position Description and Board Expectations:The Alliance believes its new CEO will be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit them to achieve excellence on behalf of the Alliance.
The new CEO will have a strong understanding of the YMCA as a leading nonprofit in the United States and of our local and global impact. The CEO will have excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills. They will have experience in leading in senior nonprofit roles and in working with nonprofit Board leaders. The CEO will have a willingness to travel to each YMCA Association to learn about them and to develop relationships with the CEOs and their key staff and volunteer leaders.
Aboutthe YMCA:
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits that strengthens communities through the impact areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Every day, the Ys work side‑by‑side with their communities to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
The Alliance provides consulting services to SWAY YMCAs:- Strategy and Planning
- Advocacy and Public Policy
- Board Development and Governance
Collaborations:
Shared Services, Management Agreements, Mergers - Partner with Y-USA in Executive Transition, CEO Search, and leads new CEO Onboarding
- Operational Assessments
- Other areas as needed
The Alliance CEO reports to the Chair of the Alliance Executive. The Alliance Executive represents the CEOs of the Associations in the Alliance and is made up of representatives from each of the states in the Alliance.
Financial:Current Annual Budget Size: $373,000
Information Sites:YMCA of the USA
Criteria for Candidates:- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field.
- 7–10 years of experience in YMCA leadership, CEO experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Collaborative, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with YMCA culture, mission, and values.
- Attend and complete New CEO Institute through Y USA (if applicable) and YMCA Organizational Leadership
- Certification (or 3 years to attain from date of hire).
- Willingness to travel.
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