Chief Executive Officer

UCP of Sacramento and Northern California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 327,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Cerebral Palsy (UCP) & UCP Foundation seeks a President and Chief Executive Officer to guide strategic direction and operations for the Sacramento region and the foundation.

The role reports to the Board of Directors and requires balancing mission-driven leadership with sound business practices, fostering accountability, and inspiring trust among employees, families, donors, and partners.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in nonprofit/healthcare or mission-driven org.
• Proven ability to partner with Boards of Directors and lead complex orgs.
• Strong financial management and strategic planning experience.
• Successful track record in fundraising, donor engagement, and relationship development.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience leading organizational growth and change.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience serving individuals with disabilities or vulnerable populations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• The CEO leads overall strategic direction and operational excellence for UCP Sacramento & Northern California and the UCP Foundation.
• Reports to the Board of Directors and partners with staff, donors, and community stakeholders to advance mission and financial sustainability.
• Serve as chief spokesperson and advocate for the organization across the region.

Skills

Executive leadership

Board partnerships

Nonprofit fundraising

Financial management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Change management

Governance & compliance

Disability sector experience

Job description

President & Chief Executive Officer Unified Cerebral Palsy (UCP) & UCP Foundation

Location: Hybrid | Sacramento, CA

Reports to: Board of Directors

Pay Range: $327,429 - $425,500

Travel: Periodic local and statewide travel as necessary for organizational operations, community engagement, advocacy, conferences, and stakeholder relations.

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Change. Transform Lives.

About UCP

For more than 70 years, UCP of Sacramento and Northern California has empowered children and adults with developmental disabilities to live lives without limits. Each month, UCP serves more than 3,600 individuals throughout an eight-county region by providing high-quality, person-centered programs that promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity.

Our services include family respite care, autism services for children, adult day programs, transportation, supported living, community integration, and therapeutic horsemanship. We proudly support individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental disabilities while advocating for greater independence and full community participation.

Position Summary

The President and Chief Executive Officer role is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence of both UCP of Sacramento and Northern California and the affiliated UCP Foundation. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO partners with the Board, staff, donors, and community stakeholders to advance the organization's mission while ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational success.

This executive leadership role requires an individual who can balance mission-driven leadership with sound business practices, foster a culture of accountability and innovation, and inspire confidence among employees, families, donors, and community partners.

The Opportunity

The CEO role is designed to provide strategic leadership for both UCP and the UCP Foundation.

Partnering with the Board of Directors to establish organizational priorities and execute long-term strategic initiatives, the CEO role leads all organizational operations, programs, and administrative functions while ensuring high-quality service delivery and long-term financial sustainability.

Serving as UCP's chief spokesperson and advocate throughout the region, the CEO supports a team of talented senior leadership who believe in fostering an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture.

What You'll Bring

• Significant executive leadership experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or related mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated success partnering with Boards of Directors and leading complex organizations.
• Strong financial management and strategic planning experience.
• A successful track record in fundraising, donor engagement, and relationship development.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience leading organizational growth, managing change, and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience serving individuals with disabilities or other vulnerable populations is highly desirable.

Why Join UCP?

This is more than a CEO position, it's an opportunity to shape the future of one of Northern California's most respected nonprofit organizations. You'll lead a dedicated team, partner with an engaged Board of Directors, and help ensure that thousands of children and adults with developmental disabilities have access to the programs, services, and opportunities they deserve.

Equal Opportunity Employment

UCP of Sacramento and Northern California is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination harassment and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision making, age (40 years and over) sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victims, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.