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.

About 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.

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