Chief Strategy & Growth Architect for Rural Impact

Communities Unlimited; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term DI

Employer 401k Match

Paid holiday, vacation and sick time

Job summary

Communities Unlimited seeks a Chief Strategy Officer to translate its mission into coordinated organizational priorities, program strategies, partnerships, funding opportunities, and measurable results across seven states. The CSO partners with the CEO and Leadership Team to guide strategic planning, program integration, impact measurement, and resource development for sustainable growth.

The role drives enterprise-wide strategy, alignment of initiatives, and diversified funding while promoting

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public administration, environmental science, planning, business, nonprofit management, or a closely related field required, and 12+ years of progressive management experience in rural infrastructure programs, community development, or federal/state program implementation.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, environmental science, planning, business, nonprofit management, or a closely related field required, and 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in rural infrastructure programs, community development, or federal/state program implementation.
• Significant senior leadership experience in complex, mission-driven organizations, with demonstrated success leading collaborative teams, managing change, fostering accountability, and building consensus.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, establish performance measures, use data to drive decisions, manage resources and risk, and navigate complex organizational and operational challenges.
• Deep understanding of rural community and economic development, with demonstrated success securing diverse funding, managing grants and compliance, building strategic partnerships, and communicating effectively with boards, funders, government leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Program Directors and Community Impact Hubs, fostering cross-program collaboration and integrating CU’s services and resources to maximize community impact.
• Drive organizational strategy and program effectiveness by identifying emerging community needs, developing measurable performance indicators, and advising the CEO and Program Directors on opportunities, partnerships, and growth strategies.
• Lead enterprise-wide resource development to support CU’s financial sustainability, including cultivating relationships with funders, government agencies, corporations, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
• Develop and pursue major funding opportunities by leading collaborative funding initiatives, diversified revenue strategies, earned-revenue opportunities, and competitive grant proposals aligned with organizational priorities.
• Build and maintain strategic external partnerships and represent Communities Unlimited in national, regional, and community networks, elevating the organization’s mission and rural community priorities.
• Advance CU’s influence and visibility by identifying opportunities for systems changes, strategic investments, policy advancement, and speaking engagements that highlight CU’s integrated approach to rural community development.
• Provide executive and organizational leadership as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise-wide decisions related to strategy, financial sustainability, organizational capacity, talent, risk, operations, and growth.
• Ensure organizational compliance and accountability by overseeing adherence to policies, grant and contract requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and Board reporting responsibilities, while supporting strategic initiatives assigned by the CEO.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Fundraising & partnerships

Program management

Education

Master’s degree in public administration / related field

Bachelor’s degree in public administration / related field

Job description

Communities Unlimited seeks a Chief Strategy Officer to translate its mission into coordinated organizational priorities, program strategies, partnerships, funding opportunities, and measurable results across seven states. The CSO partners with the CEO and Leadership Team to guide strategic planning, program integration, impact measurement, and resource development for sustainable growth.

The role drives enterprise-wide strategy, alignment of initiatives, and diversified funding while promoting