YMCA of the USA
Chief Executive Officer – Telford YMCA
The Telford Community Center YMCA is seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established, community-focused YMCA that has been serving Richmond and Madison County since 1986.
With an annual budget of $1.38 million, a dedicated staff team, and a deep commitment to the Y’s mission, the Telford Community Center YMCA is poised for continued growth and impact under new leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff; create measurable goals and deliverables.
Build and lead staff, ensuring talent development, diversity, inclusion, and a learning organization.
Position the Y as a vital partner for community change—serve as ambassador, cultivate relationships with stakeholders, uphold high standards and values.
Fiscal management: forecast trends, lead to balance or surplus, grow earned revenue and contributions, control costs, and develop stewardship strategies.
Steward fundraising efforts: develop an annual fundraising plan, capitalize on capital fundraising, and increase effectiveness of annual giving and endowment.
Qualifications
Accredited 4‑year college degree or equivalent work experience.
Proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management of $XM or more annually.
Minimum seven years in senior‑management with a YMCA or comparable organization, supervising multiple levels.
Strong community relationship development skills.
Ability to innovate and evaluate programs for economic effectiveness and community impact.
Strategic planning and fundraising experience, including annual campaigns and grant securing.
YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to obtain within 3 years.
Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $70,000 annually.
YMCA Retirement: 5% paid by YMCA, 3% employee contribution (eligibility required).
YMCA 403(b) Savings Plan: 100% employee contribution.
Health Plan: 80% paid by YMCA, 20% by employee.
Paid Time Off: as per personnel policy.
Additional benefits as per personnel policy.
Residency Requirement The CEO is expected to reside within the YMCA’s service area to maintain close community engagement.
Application Process Resumes accepted through:
January 5, 2026 .
Preliminary interviews scheduled:
February 16–17, 2026 . In‑person interviews:
March 5–6, 2026 . New CEO on board (anticipated): April 2026.
To apply, submit a PDF resume and cover letter through the search website:
https://tinyurl.com/ymca-of-telford-ceo . Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Candidates advancing to final interviews must provide six references (four professional, two personal), undergo a background check, and obtain YMCA Organizational Leader Certification within three years.
Contact Grace Matos, Director of Executive Leadership/CEO Search – 312‑419‑6810 – gmatsos@example.com
Chris Francis, CEO – 513‑526‑0029 – cfrancis@example.com
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With an annual budget of $1.38 million, a dedicated staff team, and a deep commitment to the Y’s mission, the Telford Community Center YMCA is poised for continued growth and impact under new leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff; create measurable goals and deliverables.
Build and lead staff, ensuring talent development, diversity, inclusion, and a learning organization.
Position the Y as a vital partner for community change—serve as ambassador, cultivate relationships with stakeholders, uphold high standards and values.
Fiscal management: forecast trends, lead to balance or surplus, grow earned revenue and contributions, control costs, and develop stewardship strategies.
Steward fundraising efforts: develop an annual fundraising plan, capitalize on capital fundraising, and increase effectiveness of annual giving and endowment.
Qualifications
Accredited 4‑year college degree or equivalent work experience.
Proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management of $XM or more annually.
Minimum seven years in senior‑management with a YMCA or comparable organization, supervising multiple levels.
Strong community relationship development skills.
Ability to innovate and evaluate programs for economic effectiveness and community impact.
Strategic planning and fundraising experience, including annual campaigns and grant securing.
YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to obtain within 3 years.
Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $70,000 annually.
YMCA Retirement: 5% paid by YMCA, 3% employee contribution (eligibility required).
YMCA 403(b) Savings Plan: 100% employee contribution.
Health Plan: 80% paid by YMCA, 20% by employee.
Paid Time Off: as per personnel policy.
Additional benefits as per personnel policy.
Residency Requirement The CEO is expected to reside within the YMCA’s service area to maintain close community engagement.
Application Process Resumes accepted through:
January 5, 2026 .
Preliminary interviews scheduled:
February 16–17, 2026 . In‑person interviews:
March 5–6, 2026 . New CEO on board (anticipated): April 2026.
To apply, submit a PDF resume and cover letter through the search website:
https://tinyurl.com/ymca-of-telford-ceo . Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Candidates advancing to final interviews must provide six references (four professional, two personal), undergo a background check, and obtain YMCA Organizational Leader Certification within three years.
Contact Grace Matos, Director of Executive Leadership/CEO Search – 312‑419‑6810 – gmatsos@example.com
Chris Francis, CEO – 513‑526‑0029 – cfrancis@example.com
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