Chief Executive Officer

Maryland Nonprofits; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Maryland is seeking a transformative Chief Executive Officer to guide the organization through a pivotal era for behavioral health policy and funding. The CEO will partner with the Board to set strategy, advocate publicly, and lead a dedicated statewide team.

The role demands capable fundraising, fiscal oversight of a multi-program portfolio, and a track record of building durable coalitions with government, nonprofits, and funders.

Qualifications

• CEO/Executive Director or similar leadership with P&L responsibility.
• Proven fundraising experience across individuals, foundations, and contracts.
• Exceptional communications and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and partner with the Board to set strategy.
• Oversee programs and staff, strengthening organizational capacity.
• Drive fundraising, revenue growth, and coalition-building across stakeholders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Board accountability

Public speaking

Fundraising

Strategic communication

Job description

The Opportunity

The Mental Health Association of Maryland is conducting a national search for its next Chief Executive Officer.

The Opportunity

The Mental Health Association of Maryland is conducting a national search for its next Chief Executive Officer. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the country's most storied mental health advocacy organizations at a pivotal moment in behavioral health policy, funding, and public awareness. The incoming CEO will inherit a strong organizational foundation, a dedicated team, and deep statewide relationships built over more than a century of mission-driven work.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing visionary strategic leadership and setting organizational direction in partnership with the Board; serving as the organization's chief external spokesperson across all programs, partnerships, and mission areas
• Overseeing all programs including Mental Health First Aid Maryland, Older Adults Vibrant Minds, Healthy New Moms, Children’s Mental Health Matters, the Consumer Quality Team, and Brain Futures; leading a talented staff team and building organizational capacity
• Driving fundraising and development strategy to grow and diversify revenue; managing a $6.4M annual budget and ensuring financial health and sustainability; and deepening MHAMD’s coalitions, partnerships, and relationships across government, community, programmatic, and private sector partners statewide.

The Candidate

Experience And Qualifications

• Senior nonprofit or mission-driven organizational leadership experience as a CEO, Executive Director, or C-suite equivalent (including COO, CPO, or comparable roles with organizational scope), with demonstrated board accountability and P&L responsibility
• Proven track record managing multi-program organizations and leading high-performing staff teams
• Experience leading or overseeing multi-program organizations spanning advocacy, education, training, and community-based programs; experience in public policy and government relations a strong plus
• Strong fundraising and development experience, including cultivation of individual donors, foundations, and government contracts
• Exceptional communications and public speaking skills; ability to serve as a credible external spokesperson

Preferred Skills And Competencies

Deep knowledge of the behavioral health or mental health landscape in Maryland, the mid-Atlantic region, or nationally; experience building coalitions and partnerships across government, advocacy, community, education, training, and programmatic areas; an understanding of how advocacy and program work strengthen each other; a demonstrated commitment to reducing stigma and advancing health equity; and a graduate degree in public health, social work, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field.