Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Inc., Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to serve as a leader of leaders and a change agent who can guide the Council with passion, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to empowering EVERY girl. The CEO will lead the development and execution of the council’s strategic direction and oversee all aspects of its operations, including community engagement, fundraising, membership development, operational excellence, and fiscal responsibility. This inspiring leader will adeptly navigate both internal operations and external partnerships, fostering strong relationships across diverse communities and guiding the organization with strategic clarity, thoughtful leadership, and a bold, future‑focused mindset.
Reports to:
GSTOP Board of Directors
Location:
Fort Worth, TX (Council Headquarters); Must live in or be willing to relocate to the DFW area, preferably the western side of the metroplex.
Key Roles and Responsibilities Visibility & Impact
Maintains strong visibility, approachability, and accessibility as a brand ambassador throughout the council’s expansive geographic footprint.
Ensures a deep understanding of the critical issues impacting girls today in order to advance relevant, high‑impact programs and position GSTOP as a premier voice for girls at the local, state, and federal levels.
Increases connections by reaching into every area of the council territory to nurture strategic relationships, increase awareness and access, and ensure growth in volunteer and membership numbers.
Strategic Leadership
Partners with Sr. Leadership to lead change initiatives, identify opportunities for innovation, and ensures GSTOP’s voice and presence is at the table.
Executes on the strategic plan, monitors progress, and evaluates effectiveness.
Spearheads the organization’s business strategies, ensuring that they align and remain consistent with the organizational mission and core values.
Works in partnership with GSUSA to advance national policy while ensuring GSTOP’s voice and perspectives are represented in a unified way.
Partners with the Chief Development Officer to ensure a robust, multi‑layered fundraising and stewardship strategy is in place.
Oversees and actively participates in initiatives that diversify and increase funding sources, including individual and corporate donors as well as identifying and pursuing grants and other funding sources.
Supports the Board in development and execution of fund development strategies enabling GSTOP to address current and long‑term organizational sustainability.
Oversees the annual financial planning and budget process and ensures all organizational divisions operate within the approved budgets.
Product and Program Development
Partners with Chief Program Officer and Chief Operating Officer to oversee development and administration of the programs and products that support GSTOP’s mission, vision, goals, and strategies.
Evaluates the impact of programs, products, and membership driving strategies.
Monitors program initiatives and holds the organization accountable for reasonable growth and change.
Assists in removing barriers to participation to ensure equal access and opportunity.
Talent & Team Development
Motivates, coaches, and leads a high‑performance senior leadership team while ensuring all staff are empowered, heard, and led to grow.
Builds a culture of engagement and empowerment through consistent communication and collaboration at all levels.
Provides thought‑leadership around the development and implementation of systems and meaningful processes that support volunteer recruitment and retainment.
Ensures HR systems are up to date and proactively support tracking yearly goals, objectives and performance.
Candidate Background The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) and 15+ years of progressive executive experience within the community impact or nonprofit industry. Throughout their professional career, the candidate will have demonstrated success in fund development, vision, collaboration, leadership, managing diversity, community relations, planning, board relations, property management, and program delivery. They will be team‑oriented, results‑driven, and display a vision and passion for the youth enrichment experience, with a proven ability to lead change, address organizational challenges head‑on, and build resilience across teams and stakeholders. They should be able and excited to travel throughout the region to meet with stakeholders, volunteers and field staff.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job function Business Development, Strategy/Planning, and Finance
Industry Non‑profit Organizations
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Reports to:
GSTOP Board of Directors
Location:
Fort Worth, TX (Council Headquarters); Must live in or be willing to relocate to the DFW area, preferably the western side of the metroplex.
Key Roles and Responsibilities Visibility & Impact
Maintains strong visibility, approachability, and accessibility as a brand ambassador throughout the council’s expansive geographic footprint.
Ensures a deep understanding of the critical issues impacting girls today in order to advance relevant, high‑impact programs and position GSTOP as a premier voice for girls at the local, state, and federal levels.
Increases connections by reaching into every area of the council territory to nurture strategic relationships, increase awareness and access, and ensure growth in volunteer and membership numbers.
Strategic Leadership
Partners with Sr. Leadership to lead change initiatives, identify opportunities for innovation, and ensures GSTOP’s voice and presence is at the table.
Executes on the strategic plan, monitors progress, and evaluates effectiveness.
Spearheads the organization’s business strategies, ensuring that they align and remain consistent with the organizational mission and core values.
Works in partnership with GSUSA to advance national policy while ensuring GSTOP’s voice and perspectives are represented in a unified way.
Partners with the Chief Development Officer to ensure a robust, multi‑layered fundraising and stewardship strategy is in place.
Oversees and actively participates in initiatives that diversify and increase funding sources, including individual and corporate donors as well as identifying and pursuing grants and other funding sources.
Supports the Board in development and execution of fund development strategies enabling GSTOP to address current and long‑term organizational sustainability.
Oversees the annual financial planning and budget process and ensures all organizational divisions operate within the approved budgets.
Product and Program Development
Partners with Chief Program Officer and Chief Operating Officer to oversee development and administration of the programs and products that support GSTOP’s mission, vision, goals, and strategies.
Evaluates the impact of programs, products, and membership driving strategies.
Monitors program initiatives and holds the organization accountable for reasonable growth and change.
Assists in removing barriers to participation to ensure equal access and opportunity.
Talent & Team Development
Motivates, coaches, and leads a high‑performance senior leadership team while ensuring all staff are empowered, heard, and led to grow.
Builds a culture of engagement and empowerment through consistent communication and collaboration at all levels.
Provides thought‑leadership around the development and implementation of systems and meaningful processes that support volunteer recruitment and retainment.
Ensures HR systems are up to date and proactively support tracking yearly goals, objectives and performance.
Candidate Background The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) and 15+ years of progressive executive experience within the community impact or nonprofit industry. Throughout their professional career, the candidate will have demonstrated success in fund development, vision, collaboration, leadership, managing diversity, community relations, planning, board relations, property management, and program delivery. They will be team‑oriented, results‑driven, and display a vision and passion for the youth enrichment experience, with a proven ability to lead change, address organizational challenges head‑on, and build resilience across teams and stakeholders. They should be able and excited to travel throughout the region to meet with stakeholders, volunteers and field staff.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job function Business Development, Strategy/Planning, and Finance
Industry Non‑profit Organizations
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