President and Chief Executive Officer

Job DetailsJob Location: Association Office - Winston Salem, NC 27101Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $275,000.00 - $325,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Full-TimeYMCA of Northwest North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer. We work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

THE OPPORTUNITY AT YMCA of NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA
This is not a management appointment. It is a mission. The next President & CEO of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will inherit one of the most storied community institutions in the American South — and will have an opportunity to shape its next century of impact.

A Mandate to Lead, Strengthen, and Inspire
The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is poised for its next great chapter. The incoming President & CEO will join a senior leadership team of deeply experienced professionals, a Board of Directors that is actively engaged and strategically aligned, and a community that still believes — profoundly — in what the Y represents.

The next leader will be expected to deepen those commitments: to grow programs, strengthen philanthropic capacity, invest in people, build enduring community relationships, and position this Y as the region's most indispensable nonprofit partner. They will hold responsibility for translating vision into results — across every branch, every program, and every constituency the Y serves.

Our ideal candidate is not simply a skilled executive – our board seeks a person of character – someone whose values are visible, whose leadership is embodied rather than performed, and whose presence elevates every room they enter.

Essential Functions

Characteristics & Attributes


Christian values expressed authentically in daily life
Uncompromising integrity, fairness, and ethical clarity
Sound business judgment and organizational courage
The ability to generate resources to support strategic priorities
Strong supporter and active champion of living out our motto: Love All, Serve All
Transparent, collaborative leadership style that builds trust
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to lead through ambiguity
Credibility and respected presence in influential community circles
High comfort level working across public, private, nonprofit, and faith sectors
Understanding of technology's role in advancing mission and operations
Commitment to continuous personal and professional growth
Ability to communicate and connect authentically across cultures and generations
Deep, genuine commitment to the social mission of the YMCA


KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF OUR NEXT CEO / WHAT THE ROLE DEMANDS:
The board has defined five essential leadership domains for the incoming President & CEO. Each is grounded in the Y's cause-driven model and reflects the complexity of leading a multi-branch, community-embedded nonprofit at this scale.

Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and includes defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key Competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management

Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operations. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key Competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy

Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community. Possess the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, while always upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Key Competencies: Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration

Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant, and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y’s operations and activities. Key Competencies: Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation

Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effec