Confidential
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Confidential, Yorktown Heights, New York, United States, 10598
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
About the Company
Mission-driven provider of guide dogs for individuals with vision loss
Industry Non-Profit Organization Management
Type Non Profit
Founded 1954
Employees 51-200
Specialties
guide dogs dogs and visual impairment
About the Role
The Company is seeking a President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its mission of providing guide dogs to individuals with vision loss. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader, responsible for defining and implementing strategic plans, overseeing a significant operating budget, and ensuring the organization's financial health and sustainability. This role demands a people-first approach, with a focus on fostering a diverse, passionate, and cohesive staff and culture. The CEO will also be tasked with enhancing the organization's brand recognition, building strong relationships with various stakeholders, and leading a robust fundraising program.
Key responsibilities for the President and CEO include working with the Board of Directors to set and achieve short- and long-term goals, managing the organization's budget, and leading the development and implementation of policies and systems to improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' of experience in a leadership role within a large and complex nonprofit organization, a proven track record in fundraising, and a personal or professional connection to the mission of the company. They should be a strong relationship builder, with the ability to inspire and engage a wide range of stakeholders, and have a collaborative approach to leadership that fosters a culture of transparency, integrity, and empowerment.
Hiring Manager Title Board Member and Vice Chair
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Operations General Management Strategy
About the Company
Mission-driven provider of guide dogs for individuals with vision loss
Industry Non-Profit Organization Management
Type Non Profit
Founded 1954
Employees 51-200
Specialties
guide dogs dogs and visual impairment
About the Role
The Company is seeking a President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its mission of providing guide dogs to individuals with vision loss. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader, responsible for defining and implementing strategic plans, overseeing a significant operating budget, and ensuring the organization's financial health and sustainability. This role demands a people-first approach, with a focus on fostering a diverse, passionate, and cohesive staff and culture. The CEO will also be tasked with enhancing the organization's brand recognition, building strong relationships with various stakeholders, and leading a robust fundraising program.
Key responsibilities for the President and CEO include working with the Board of Directors to set and achieve short- and long-term goals, managing the organization's budget, and leading the development and implementation of policies and systems to improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' of experience in a leadership role within a large and complex nonprofit organization, a proven track record in fundraising, and a personal or professional connection to the mission of the company. They should be a strong relationship builder, with the ability to inspire and engage a wide range of stakeholders, and have a collaborative approach to leadership that fosters a culture of transparency, integrity, and empowerment.
Hiring Manager Title Board Member and Vice Chair
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Operations General Management Strategy