Chief Strategy & Growth Officer — Rural Communities

Communities Unlimited, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability and Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Communities Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a Chief Strategy Officer to translate our mission into coordinated organizational priorities across seven states.

The CSO will provide enterprise leadership for strategic planning, program integration, impact measurement, organizational growth, and resource development, ensuring CU’s programs operate as an integrated portfolio focused on rural communities. The role partners with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to drive growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Executive Leadership & Collaboration: Significant senior leadership experience in complex, mission-driven organizations, with demonstrated success leading collaborative teams and driving change.
• Strategic & Organizational Expertise: Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, establish performance measures, use data to drive decisions, manage resources and risk.
• Rural Development, Fundraising & External Relations: Deep understanding of rural community development with success securing diverse funding and building partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Program Directors and Community Impact Hubs, fostering cross-program collaboration.
• Drive organizational strategy by identifying emerging community needs and advising on opportunities and growth strategies.
• Lead enterprise-wide resource development through cultivating funders, government agencies, and strategic partners.
• Develop and pursue major funding opportunities through diversified revenue strategies and competitive grants.
• Build strategic external partnerships and represent Communities Unlimited in national and regional networks.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in public administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Communities Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a Chief Strategy Officer to translate our mission into coordinated organizational priorities across seven states.

The CSO will provide enterprise leadership for strategic planning, program integration, impact measurement, organizational growth, and resource development, ensuring CU’s programs operate as an integrated portfolio focused on rural communities. The role partners with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to drive growth and sustainability.