President & CEO

Easterseals Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as CEO, guiding the mission to empower individuals with disabilities. This role involves strategic oversight, community engagement, and fostering a culture of philanthropy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leadership, with a passion for inclusivity and accessibility. As a key representative of the organization, the CEO will work closely with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and expand outreach. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities across Florida.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and strategic planning experience in nonprofit settings.
• Proven track record in fundraising and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and oversight for the organization.
• Promote programs and initiatives while growing revenue streams.
• Foster community support and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Fundraising

Community Engagement

Financial Management

Communication

Board Development

Nonprofit Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Florida, USA (with frequent statewide travel expected)

Easterseals, Inc.

As America’s leading nonprofit service provider and advocate for people with disabilities, Easterseals, Inc. is leading the world to full equity, inclusion, and access for all people through life-changing disability services.

For more than 100 years, Easterseals, Inc. has been committed to ensuring that everyone is valued, respected, and accepted; working tirelessly with its partners to enhance quality of life and expand access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

Through its national network of 69 independent affiliates throughout the United States, Easterseals, Inc. provides essential services and on-the-ground support to more than 1.5 million people each year — from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, to medical rehabilitation and employment programs, to veterans’ services, and more.

Together, the Easterseals, Inc. network is empowering people with disabilities, families, and communities to be full and equal participants in society.

Easterseals Florida, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been serving local communities since 1948. Its staff and volunteers work day in and day out to offer guidance, provide support, and inspire action to ensure that children and adults of all abilities can turn to Easterseals with all needs—whether common or complex. Serving 40 of the state's 67 counties, Easterseals Florida’s geographic reach is vast, providing programs in markets such as Orlando; Tampa; Jacksonville, Gainesville; Naples; West Palm Beach; and Palm Bay.

Easterseals Florida’s $23 million annual operating budget provides services for children, adults, and seniors living with physical and cognitive disabilities including but not limited to autism, developmental delays, dementia, and Alzheimer's.

In partnership with therapists, teachers and other health professionals, Easterseals Florida’s programs span:

• Early Intervention & Child Development
• Behavioral Therapy
• Sibling Support Therapy
• Recreation
• Skills Training
• Vocational Training & Employment
• Adult Day Health Care
• Location-Specific Health & Disability Navigation
• Transportation
• Therapeutic Arts & Wellness

As Easterseals Florida looks ahead, it is working hard to meet the growing needs of its communities in new and innovative ways. For example, with the rising need for inclusive, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services, the Easterseals School for Limitless Learning is scheduled to open in the fall of the 2024 / 25 School Year. This brand-new private school in Tampa Bay will serve children who are neurodiverse or have other related disabilities. The school will include two specialized programs: a lower elementary program and an early childhood program.

The Opportunity

Easterseals Florida seeks an inspirational, dynamic, and adaptable leader to provide strategic direction and oversight for this storied and vital organization. A pivotal time in the history of Easterseals Florida, the CEO will be part of a national network of Easterseals, Inc. CEOs working to build awareness around access to comprehensive and quality services for people of all ages and abilities.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for leading Easterseals Florida in deep collaboration with its many stakeholders, elevating the future course of the organization; promoting its programs and initiatives; growing and diversifying revenue streams; equipping teams with the resources needed to embrace a rapidly changing landscape; and fostering ongoing community support and engagement.

The CEO’s key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and direction to ensure that the mission and core values of Easterseals, Inc. are supported throughout the Easterseals Florida service area.
• Direct the strategic planning process by providing facilitation and guidance in the formulation, integration, and implementation of operating objectives and actions to support the business strategy.
• Work with the Board and management team to develop, enhance, and implement policies, procedures, and systems that will improve the overall capacity of the organization’s structures, processes, and operations, ensuring the effectiveness of its delivery systems.
• Continue to build and develop a cohesive staff and teams, fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, and empowerment across the organization’s functions; motivating staff and ensuring strong internal communication and retention.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy across Easterseals Florida’s teams, board, and communities, exploring new and diverse revenue streams, enabling the organization to meet its fundraising growth objectives.
• Elevate Easterseals Florida’s brand recognition and exposure across a diverse geographic region, serving as the face and chief advocate to partners, funders, policymakers, media, and other key stakeholders.
• Cultivate a vibrant board culture focused on true partnership, where passionate leaders drive ethical excellence and fuel fundraising success.
• Advocate tirelessly for inclusivity and accessibility, driving systemic change to empower individuals with disabilities.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will display the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

• A strategic leader with an inspirational style, eager and energized to develop and articulate a values-driven, community-inspired, and innovative vision for the next chapter of Easterseals Florida.
• A transparent, open-minded, and confident leader, the CEO will treat others with respect, lead with care and empathy, and make all feel valued and bought into the mission and vision of Easterseals Florida.
• An engaging and supportive leader with a track record of motivating and inspiring others.
• Experience building and working with an engaged Board of Directors.
• Experience leveraging a wide range of fundraising channels.
• Brings a track record of raising dollars from a variety of sources.
• Works effectively with an array of constituents.
• Promotes a powerful sense of shared purpose and engagement in the future of Easterseals Florida among all constituents.

Strong Nonprofit Business Acumen

• A seasoned executive and strong manager who understands the importance of effective operational and financial administration.
• Strong non-profit budget development and management skills.
• Brings a track record of setting priorities decisively, delegating responsibilities, ensuring accountability, and allocating resources.
• Strong business orientation and an ability to use metrics to drive business decisions.

Authentic Relationship Builder & Collaborator

• A proactive, transparent, and persuasive communicator.
• Brings a track record of motivating and inspiring others.
• Ability to work within a national network of affiliates.
• A natural relationship and consensus builder.
• Politically savvy with a demonstrated ability to quickly build trust with others.

Champion of the Mission

• A community-minded leader with a high emotional intelligence.
• An empathetic leader who can relate to a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Brings cultural humility and a track record of experience in successfully championing DEI.
• A proactive, confident, curious, and humble leader.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000.

The compensation package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan, and generous PTO, amongst other benefits.

Contact

Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Express interest in this role by emailing the search team directly. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.

Easterseals Florida shall not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, physical and mental disability, military or veteran’s status or other classifications protected by applicable law.