Director of Statewide Growth & Partnerships

YMCA of the USA; Wichita (KS); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The YMCA of the USA is seeking a Director of Statewide Growth & Partnerships to expand access to YMCA programs across Kansas, including rural and underserved communities. This externally focused, entrepreneurial role will drive growth through YMCA360, partnerships, sponsorships, and philanthropy, averaging about 50 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7+ years of leadership experience in partnership development and program expansion, with a

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit leadership, community development, public administration, economic development or closely related field.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in partnership development, organizational growth, or new program implementation.
• Proven ability to cultivate external relationships across communities, funders, corporations, or public-sector partners.
• Strong business development, public presentation, negotiation, facilitation, and project execution skills.
• Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and scale strategic ideas from concept to pilots to scalable implementation.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a statewide growth strategy for rural and underserved Kansas communities leveraging YMCA360 and local partnerships.
• Forge trusted alliances with local leaders, schools, healthcare systems, employers, and municipalities.
• Cultivate relationships with foundations, sponsors, and government entities to secure grants and blended revenue models.
• Pilot and scale non-traditional delivery models while preserving YMCA quality standards.
• Establish KPIs for statewide reach and program adoption, reporting to executives and the Board.

Kenntnisse

Business development

Public speaking

Negotiation

Facilitation

Project execution

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit leadership, community development, public administration, economic development or closely related field

Jobbeschreibung

GENERAL FUNCTION: The Director of Statewide Growth & Partnerships is responsible for advancing the YMCA's vision to engage 1 in 3 Kansans by expanding access to YMCA programs and experiences, especially in rural and underserved communities without a traditional YMCA facility.

This role will use YMCA360, community partnerships, shared spaces, local programming, sponsorships, and philanthropy to create sustainable ways for Kansans to connect with the YMCA regardless of where they live. The role is externally focused, entrepreneurial, and relationship driven. It is anticipated an average work week will consist of 50 hours to complete duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Statewide Expansion & YMCA360: Develop and execute a growth strategy for rural and underserved Kansas communities, leveraging YMCA360 digital platforms alongside local in-person programming, shared spaces, and community partners.
• Community Partnerships: Forge trusted alliances with local leaders, schools, healthcare systems, employers, and municipalities to design complementary, non-duplicative community solutions.
• Funding & Financial Sustainability: Cultivate relationships with foundations, corporate sponsors, and government entities, partnering with leadership to secure grants, sponsorships, and blended revenue models.
• Program Innovation: Pilot and scale non-traditional delivery models while safeguarding YMCA quality standards, brand alignment, and measurable community impact.
• Metrics & Reporting: Establish key performance indicators for statewide reach, YMCA360 adoption, and the overarching goal of engaging 1 in 3 Kansans, providing regular updates to executives and the Board.

EFFECT ON END RESULT: Build and scale a sustainable statewide YMCA presence that moves Kansas toward 1 in 3 people meaningfully engaged with the YMCA - including individuals and families who may never live near a traditional YMCA branch.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit leadership, community development, public administration, economic development or closely related field required
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience, encompassing areas such as partnership development, organizational growth, community development, or new program implementation required
• Demonstrated track record of successfully building and cultivating external relationships across communities, organizations, funders, corporations, or public-sector partners required
• Strong core competencies in business development, public presentation, negotiation, facilitation, and project execution required
• Proven ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and transition strategic ideas from initial concept through successful pilot phases to scalable implementation required

Job Requirements

• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
• Must be willing to spend extensive time travelling to various locations in the state of Kansas
• Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the association; including weekends and evenings
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
• Learn all emergency procedures and action plans that apply to branches
• Understand and abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the association