Senior Executive Director

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Position Summary

The Senior Executive Director leads the Urban Services Branch of the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, the designated Community Action Agency for San Francisco County. This branch provides a wide range of services designed to expand access to resources, promote well-being, and support individuals and families across diverse communities. Programs include family support, case management, therapeutic mentoring, afterschool enrichment, teen leadership, workforce development, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead development and oversight of multi-million dollar budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities through federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Oversee fundraising strategies including donor cultivation, capital campaigns, major gift solicitation, and special events to support sustainability and growth.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise and support a diverse team of professionals and volunteers across multiple program areas.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Implement effective staff recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development practices.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community-based organizations, public agencies, private sector partners, and other stakeholders.
• Design and lead community engagement strategies that reflect the strengths, needs, and diversity of the populations served.
• Promote inclusive and equitable access to services across all programs.

Program Management & Compliance

• Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of direct service programs in alignment with evidence-based practices and community needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and accreditation standards.
• Support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement through program evaluation and outcome tracking.

Strategic Planning & Advocacy

• Contribute to long-term strategic planning efforts and lead organizational initiatives that drive impact and innovation.
• Represent the organization in external forums, including policy advocacy and public speaking engagements.
• Advance mission-aligned priorities through coalition-building and cross-sector collaboration.

Board Relations & Governance

• Partner with the Board of Directors to support effective governance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Contribute to board development and engagement, including strategic planning and fundraising efforts.
• Maintain regular communication with the board on organizational performance, opportunities, and risks.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA, MS, MSW, MPA, MBA, or equivalent) in Social Work, Public Administration, Psychology, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit organizations or social service agencies.
• Minimum of 3 years overseeing multi-million dollar budgets with demonstrated fiscal accountability.
• At least 5 years of experience securing funding through federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Minimum of 3 years leading comprehensive fundraising initiatives, including donor cultivation, major gifts, capital campaigns, and special events.
• Minimum of 5 years supervising and developing staff and volunteers in a multi-program or multi-site environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience building community partnerships and delivering services in diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts.
• Minimum of 3 years managing direct service programs, with knowledge of case management, compliance standards, and outcome measurement.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, organizational change, policy advocacy, and nonprofit board engagement.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This role primarily operates in an office setting with regular visits to YMCA branches, program sites, and community locations.
• In-office and possible remote work based on operational needs at any given time.
• Regular use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional lifting of supplies, materials, or equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, as well as frequent standing, walking, and reaching.
• Must be able to travel locally to multiple YMCA locations and external partner sites as needed.

Disclaimers

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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