Youth Rise Foundation

Location: Remote (United States)

Reports To: Founder & Chairman of the Board

Compensation: Volunteer (Unpaid During Startup Phase)

Time Commitment: Approximately 15–25 hours per week

About RISE Foundation

RISE Foundation is a national nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth and young adults ages 15–25 through mentorship, leadership development, educational support, career exploration, community engagement, and resource navigation.

We believe every young person deserves access to opportunity, mentorship, leadership development, and a supportive community regardless of their circumstances.

Our organization places a special emphasis on serving:

• Youth residing in shelters
• Foster youth and former foster youth
• LGBTQ+ youth
• First-generation college students
• Low-income youth
• Students lacking access to mentorship and professional networks
• Young adults navigating educational, career, and life transitions

Our vision is to become one of the nation’s leading youth development organizations by building future leaders through mentorship, education, service, and opportunity.

Position Summary

The Volunteer Chief Executive Officer serves as the organization’s highest-ranking executive responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of RISE Foundation while implementing the strategic vision established by the Founder & Chairman and Board of Directors.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to help build a nationally recognized nonprofit organization from its earliest stages.

The CEO will oversee organizational strategy, operations, fundraising, partnerships, executive leadership, financial stewardship, volunteer engagement, and long-term organizational growth.

The ideal candidate is an experienced executive, nonprofit leader, healthcare administrator, educator, entrepreneur, or business professional who is passionate about empowering young people and building a mission-driven organization with national impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operations of RISE Foundation.
• Execute the strategic vision established by the Founder & Chairman and Board of Directors.
• Develop annual and long-term strategic plans.
• Build organizational infrastructure and sustainable systems.
• Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service.
• Ensure mission alignment throughout the organization.
• Represent the Foundation publicly with professionalism and excellence.

Organizational Development

• Build scalable nonprofit operations.
• Recruit and develop executive leadership.
• Establish organizational policies and procedures.
• Create efficient systems and workflows.
• Improve organizational effectiveness.
• Develop performance metrics and accountability systems.

Lead organizational fundraising initiatives, including:

• Individual giving campaigns
• Corporate sponsorships
• Government funding opportunities
• Strategic partnerships

Community & Strategic Partnerships

Develop and strengthen relationships with:

• Colleges and universities
• Hospitals
• Community organizations
• Corporate partners
• Professional associations
• National nonprofit organizations
• Community leaders

Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Board of Directors to:

• Develop annual budgets.
• Maintain nonprofit compliance.
• Promote transparency and accountability.

Provide strategic leadership and supervision to the Foundation’s Executive Leadership Team while promoting collaboration, accountability, and organizational excellence.

Current Direct Reports

• Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) – Administrative operations, governance, compliance, executive administration, and organizational support.
• Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Daily operations, organizational performance, implementation, and operational strategy.
• Chief Programs Officer (CPO) – Program development, mentorship initiatives, leadership programs, educational services, and community engagement.
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Finance, accounting, budgeting, grants, audits, and financial sustainability.
• Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Information technology, cybersecurity, digital systems, technology strategy, and data management.
• Vice President of Human Resources – Talent acquisition, volunteer workforce management, employee relations, organizational development, training, compliance, and workplace culture.

Future Executive Leadership Positions

• Chief Development Officer
• Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
• Chief Legal & Compliance Officer / General Counsel
• Chief Advancement Officer
• Chief Impact & Evaluation Officer

Board Relations

• Attend all Board meetings.
• Provide executive reports and organizational updates.
• Execute Board-approved initiatives.
• Maintain transparent communication with the Board.
• Assist with strategic planning.
• Support governance and policy implementation.

Program Oversight

Provide executive oversight for all Foundation initiatives, including:

• RISE Internship Corps
• RISE Community Impact Initiative
• Educational Support Programs
• Healthcare Career Exploration Programs
• Youth Resource Navigation Services

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should possess many of the following:

• Executive leadership experience
• Nonprofit leadership experience preferred
• Experience managing teams and departments
• Strong fundraising abilities
• Strategic planning experience
• Budget and financial management experience
• Outstanding communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to inspire volunteers and community leaders
• Passion for youth empowerment and servant leadership

Equivalent leadership experience will also be considered.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate:

• Leads with integrity and humility.
• Is an inspiring and collaborative leader.
• Thrives in entrepreneurial environments.
• Enjoys building organizations from the ground up.
• Is passionate about mentorship and leadership development.
• Thinks strategically while remaining mission-focused.
• Wants to leave a lasting legacy through nonprofit leadership.

Why This Opportunity Is Unique

This is not simply a volunteer position.

This is an opportunity to help build one of tomorrow’s leading youth-serving nonprofit organizations alongside an ambitious Founder, an engaged Board of Directors, and a growing executive leadership team.

The selected CEO will play a defining role in shaping the Foundation’s culture, strategy, national expansion, and long‑term impact on thousands of young people.

Executive Benefits & Incentives

Although this position is currently unpaid during the startup phase, the Foundation is committed to investing in its executive leadership.

The Volunteer Chief Executive Officer will receive:

• Appointment as Chief Executive Officer of RISE Foundation.
• Executive leadership profile on the Foundation website.
• Executive business cards and organizational credentials.
• Executive leadership recognition across Foundation materials.
• Participation in Executive Leadership meetings.
• Invitations to Board meetings and strategic planning retreats.
• Representation of the Foundation at conferences, community events, and public engagements.

Professional Development

• Executive leadership coaching.
• Mentorship from experienced nonprofit and healthcare leaders.
• Board governance experience.
• Public speaking opportunities.
• National networking opportunities.
• Conference participation (subject to organizational approval and funding).
• High‑impact professional references.

Expense Reimbursement

Subject to Board approval and available funding, reimbursement may be provided for approved business expenses including:

• Organizational travel.
• Conference registration.
• Lodging and transportation.
• Professional memberships.
• Technology required for Foundation business.
• Other approved operational expenses.

As a startup nonprofit organization, the Volunteer Chief Executive Officer position is initially unpaid. However, the Board of Directors recognizes the level of leadership, responsibility, and commitment required for this role and intends to transition the position into a compensated executive role as the Foundation achieves sustainable financial growth.

As funding becomes available through grants, philanthropic support, corporate sponsorships, earned revenue, major gifts, fundraising campaigns, and other sustainable revenue sources, the Board will periodically evaluate executive compensation.

Potential future executive compensation may include

• Competitive executive salary aligned with comparable nonprofit organizations.
• Annual performance‑based incentive compensation, where permitted by nonprofit law and approved by the Board.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits (401(k) or 403(b), if established).
• Paid vacation and executive leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Executive coaching.
• Conference and leadership summit attendance.
• Technology and communications stipend.
• Approved travel reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance, when appropriate.
• Executive wellness benefits.
• Additional executive benefits adopted by the Board.

Compensation reviews will consider

• Successful fundraising and grant acquisition.
• Growth in programs and community impact.
• Expansion of staffing and operations.
• Achievement of strategic goals.
• Overall financial capacity of the Foundation.

All executive compensation will be determined solely by the Board of Directors or its authorized compensation committee and will comply with all applicable nonprofit laws, IRS regulations, conflict‑of‑interest policies, and the Foundation’s financial resources. Compensation will never be based on a percentage of donations or fundraising proceeds.

Build a Legacy

The Volunteer Chief Executive Officer will have the rare opportunity to help shape a nonprofit organization from the ground up—building systems, developing leaders, expanding national partnerships, and creating life‑changing opportunities for young people across the country.

This is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by building an organization that empowers future generations through mentorship, leadership, education, and opportunity.

If you are passionate about service, visionary leadership, and creating meaningful social impact, we invite you to join us in building something extraordinary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RISE Foundation is an equal opportunity organization committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued and respected. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.