Reporting to the Board of Directors (22) through the Chair of the Board, the CEO provides the overall leadership, direction, and strategic vision for the organization, its programs, schools, project, and outreach. Assisted and supported by an Executive Team and staff (204 total), the CEO will manage the organization’s activities, earned funding streams programs, fundraising, infrastructure, staff, and finances ($30M ops budget). The CEO has six direct reports. The CEO’s primary responsibilities will be to drive the evolution and expansion of CHC programs and services, increase the community’s awareness of CHC’s mission, and substantially increase funding to finance expansion and subsidize increased access to CHC’s services.
The CEO ensures that CHC is fiscally and administratively meeting planned targets and programs continue to be of the highest quality – representative of evidence-based best practices, while meeting the changing needs of the community. The CEO is the chief advocate and fundraiser for CHC’s programs and operations and is expected to speak prominently and passionately about CHC and the people served by the organization. The CEO works with the Chief Advancement Officer to produce and implement a fundraising plan that results in increased individual, foundation business, and government support for the organization. The CEO works closely with the Board of Directors to build upon the financial strength of the organization, and shape programs that measurably improve the lives of children, adolescents, and families facing developmental, behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges. A good strategic sense, sound operational and financial management, and exceptional interpersonal skills are all important to the CEO’s success.
