Chief Mission Officer: Growth, Strategy & Partnerships

Gilman Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

4 Paws for Ability, based in Xenia, Ohio, seeks an accomplished executive leader to guide its mission of breeding, raising, training, and placing service dogs for children and veterans. This role partners with the Board, staff, donors, and partners to drive growth and impact.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of nonprofit leadership, a proven fundraising track record, and strong financial oversight to steward resources and advance strategic goals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a complex nonprofit.
• Proven success in fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Experience guiding organizational strategy with measurable goals.
• Strong financial oversight, budgeting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated external representation with donors, partners, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain relationships with Board, donors, and partners to advance the mission.
• Cultivate and steward individual, corporate, foundation giving and other support.
• Leverage a network of nonprofit, legal, and professional partners to support growth.
• Represent the organization credibly in civic, professional, and business settings.
• Define and shape the organization’s strategic direction and multi-year plan.
• Monitor performance against strategic objectives and ensure accountability.
• Lead a growing team with structure, processes, and accountability.

Skills

Fundraising & Development

Board Relations

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Executive Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, business, finance, accounting, or related field

Job description

4 Paws for Ability, based in Xenia, Ohio, seeks an accomplished executive leader to guide its mission of breeding, raising, training, and placing service dogs for children and veterans. This role partners with the Board, staff, donors, and partners to drive growth and impact.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of nonprofit leadership, a proven fundraising track record, and strong financial oversight to steward resources and advance strategic goals in a dynamic environment.