Chief Executive Officer

Talantir; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 327,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Sacramento and Northern California is seeking a visionary President & CEO to lead the organization and its affiliated UCP Foundation. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will set strategic direction, ensure financial sustainability, and guide program delivery for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

The role demands deep nonprofit governance experience, fundraising leadership, and a proven ability to build diverse, high-performing teams;

Qualifications

• Significant executive leadership experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, or related mission-driven organization.
• Proven success partnering with Boards of Directors and leading complex organizations.
• Strong financial management and strategic planning experience.
• Track record in fundraising, donor engagement, and relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for UCP and the UCP Foundation.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to set priorities and ensure mission impact.
• Oversee program delivery, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability.
• Serve as chief spokesperson and advocate within the region; lead senior leadership.

Skills

Board partnership

Financial stewardship

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Disability services 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.

As we continue to grow our impact, we are seeking an experienced, visionary leader to serve as our next Chief Executive Officer/President.

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

The successful candidate will possess:

• 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.