Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, Rural Communities

Communities Unlimited, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability & Life Insurance

401k match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Communities Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to translate our mission into coordinated priorities, programs, partnerships, funding, and measurable results across seven states. The CSO collaborates with the CEO and leadership, ensuring CU's programs operate as an integrated portfolio focused on rural communities.

Travel across AL, AR, LA, MS, OK, TN & TX is required. Ideal candidates have senior leadership experience in complex, mission-driven organizations, strong

Qualifications

• Senior-level leadership experience in mission-driven organizations.
• Experience developing and executing strategic plans with measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to secure diverse funding and manage grants.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to translate mission into prioritized organizational goals.
• Develop and manage enterprise-wide fundraising and revenue strategies.
• Forge partnerships with funders, government, and community networks to strengthen sustainability.
• Oversee performance measurement and program integration across seven-state footprint.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Fundraising & grant development

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 (CSO) to translate our mission into coordinated priorities, programs, partnerships, funding, and measurable results across seven states. The CSO collaborates with the CEO and leadership, ensuring CU's programs operate as an integrated portfolio focused on rural communities.

Travel across AL, AR, LA, MS, OK, TN & TX is required. Ideal candidates have senior leadership experience in complex, mission-driven organizations, strong