Chief Executive Officer

Exciting opportunity as Chief Executive Officer to lead the growing Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama (BGCSA) and make a positive impact on kids' lives and the communities of Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The CEO will lead the overall planning and operation of the organization - while providing leadership, direction, and support to the Board of Directors. The incumbent will be responsible for bringing the organization's mission to life, ensuring area kids and teens achieve great futures by delivering a safe and fun space, creating an engaging Club experience, and managing caring professionals to guide them along the way.

The ideal candidate will not only be able to set a compelling vision for the organization but will also be able to develop a strategy & structure to realize the BGCSA vision and drive supporting plans and programs. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of raising funds through various channels and cultivating relationships with donors and supporters within the community. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this leader will have the social range to connect, not just at the senior executive and Board level, but also with the kids the Clubs serve. 54% of Club alumni said the Club saved their life, so the impact you and your team will have on kids and teens will be life changing. All qualified applicants will be prescreened through the BGCSA recruiting partner Long's Human Resource Services. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Implement strategic plans as set by the Board of Directors, as well as annual goals and objectives; financial, program and administrative management; and leadership of the organization. 

• Provide professional leadership to the Board of Directors to ensure the development of an effective and motivated Board, including identification, recruitment, training and involvement of Board members in meeting the goals of the organization. 

• Facilitate a supportive, welcoming school environment creating an opportunity for young people to increase their social emotional wellness and academic performance. 

• Direct and participate in public relations and fundraising activities; lead activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for the organization. 

• Establish goals and budgets; develop policies and procedures.

• Oversee staffing activities of the organization, including recruiting, training, mentoring and evaluating both paid and volunteer staff.

Requirements Include:

• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations in a multi-unit organization.

• Demonstrated experience identifying and cultivating relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other potential funding sources in a nonprofit setting. 

• Experience with a youth development nonprofit - either professionally or as a board member.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written; ability to speak effectively and persuasively to groups and individuals.

• Demonstrated competency and ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Board of Directors, staff, community groups and other related agencies. 

• Advanced knowledge and expertise in asset management, including financial resources and property. 

• Demonstrated skills and competency in the following areas preferred: the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs; the principles and practices of nonprofit organizations and their management; and resource development activities and sources of funding. 

• Proficiency in technological advancements and the ability to leverage those tools to best serve Club members.

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred.