Executive Director

YMCA of Silicon Valley; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Silicon Valley is seeking an Executive Director to lead a branch’s total operations, including membership, programs, facilities, and staff development. You will oversee budgets, fundraising, community partnerships and volunteer engagement to advance the Y’s mission in Silicon Valley.

You will supervise a leadership team, drive strategic planning, ensure program quality, equity, and safe operations, and represent the organization with local partners and donors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
• Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to lead total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, and program development.
• Experience with volunteer involvement and recruiting community leaders.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups and collaborate in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Personally represents and promotes the YMCA as a transformational leader in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies and residents throughout the service delivery area to ensure equity and community voice in all programs.
• Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees. Directs the policy and program volunteer activities of the branch.
• Directs the financial development activities of the branch. Personally cultivates donors and secures gifts.
• Informed by market trends and consumer feedback, operates from a growth context to develop and operate high quality and innovative programs.
• Oversees the hiring, training, development, coaching, and supervision of staff, and leads a learning culture of innovation, equity, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets.
• Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
• Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
• Ensure comprehensive abuse risk management by enforcing adherence to policies and procedures; responding promptly to violations and reports of suspicious behavior; fulfilling mandated reporting requirements; communicating the organization's commitment to protection; and reporting essential information to the board of directors.
• Serves as a member of Y leadership team and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Management experience

Strategic leadership

Fundraising / development

Volunteer development

Budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent

Job description

YMCA of Silicon Valley is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With a mission to inspire individuals and families to reach their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body, the YMCA serves as a hub for positive personal and social change. Guided by the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the organization ensures that individuals of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds can access resources to learn, grow, and thrive. With multiple locations across Silicon Valley, the YMCA continues to support and impact communities directly through innovative programs and services.

Role Description

The Executive Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing facilities and/or operational areas within the Y, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and delivering high-impact results. This role also provides direct supervision and mentorship to their leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence. The Executive leads the total operation of a YMCA branch, including membership, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development/fundraising, community relations and collaborations with community agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
• Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to lead total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, and program development. Experience with digital programming preferred.
• Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
• Ability to effectively supervise & communicate and collaborate in a multi-faceted matrix management environment.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
• the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Personally represents and promotes the YMCA as a transformational leader in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies and residents throughout the service delivery area to ensure equity and community voice in all programs.
• Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees. Directs the policy and program volunteer activities of the branch.
• Directs the financial development activities of the branch. Personally cultivates donors and secures gifts.
• Informed by market trends and consumer feedback, operates from a growth context to develop and operate high quality and innovative programs.
• Oversees the hiring, training, development, coaching, and supervision of staff, and leads a learning culture of innovation, equity, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets.
• Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
• Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
• Ensure comprehensive abuse risk management by enforcing adherence to policies and procedures; responding promptly to violations and reports of suspicious behavior; fulfilling mandated reporting requirements; communicating the organization's commitment to protection; and reporting essential information to the board of directors.
• Serves as a member of Y leadership team and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY RANGE: $135,000.00 - $145,000.00/year