Posted: 11-Jun-26
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Type: Full Time
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $150,000-$170,000
About the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Guided by our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, the Y shows up every day for youth, families, and communities across our region. We are a place where people achieve goals, build meaningful relationships, and find a true sense of belonging — rooted in our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Our Culture: Achievement, Relationships & Belonging
Everything we do is rooted in three pillars — and this role is central to living them out every day:
- Achievement — Helping every member reach their personal goals
- Relationships — Building authentic, lasting human connections
- Belonging — Creating a space where everyone feels welcome and valued
We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined — and we look for the same qualities in our leaders.
The Role
The Chief Strategy & Impact Officer leads the Y’s long-term vision, organizational evaluation systems, and social responsibility work. You will drive our multi-year strategic plan, oversee the Social Responsibility department, and lead our Creating Connected Communities initiative — a bold strategy to advance civic engagement, build bridges across difference, and strengthen mental and spiritual wellness across the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Organizational Impact
- Lead development and execution of the Y’s multi-year strategic plan, engaging staff, members, and community partners.
- Design and scale programs and initiatives that deepen mission impact and strengthen organizational sustainability.
- Embed ARB principles across all core functions and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Evaluation & Learning
- Maintain a comprehensive impact evaluation model and theory of change that measures meaningful mission outcomes.
- Identify and implement evaluation tools that drive accountability and organizational learning.
Social Responsibility & Creating Connected Communities
- Provide executive leadership for the Social Responsibility department; directly supervise the SVP of Social Responsibility.
- Lead and scale the Creating Connected Communities strategy across programs, partners, and the broader community.
Partnerships, Funding & Leadership Development
- Build strategic local, national, and international partnerships to amplify the Y’s impact.
- Identify and secure funding aligned with strategic priorities.
- Coach staff and advance leadership development in bridgebuilding, facilitation, and collaborative leadership.
KEY SKILLS
- Strategic planning and systems thinking across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Impact measurement, program evaluation, and data-informed decision making.
- Community engagement, civic leadership, and bridgebuilding.
- Executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder influence.
- Nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, and partnership development.
- Change management and organizational culture building.
- Team leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration.
- AI fluency — ability to leverage artificial intelligence tools to enhance strategy, analysis, storytelling, and organizational efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in organizational development, human services, social services, business, or equivalent.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in community engagement, systems change, or a related field.
- Proven track record surpassing ambitious, community-level goals.
- Demonstrated expertise in collaborative systems change and impact evaluation.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- Experience with board development and nonprofit fundraising preferred.
TOTAL REWARDS
The Y invests in the people who power our mission. We are proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Free YMCA Membership — Full facility access for you and your family
- Medical, Dental & Vision — Comprehensive health coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12% Retirement Contribution — The YMCA contributes 12% with no employee match required
- A mission-driven culture where your work creates real community impact.
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Join a team committed to building healthier lives through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.
