Overview
Windwood Family Services seeks a bold, visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and impact. This role is mission-critical: the CEO serves as the chief strategist, primary ambassador, and steward of financial sustainability. The ideal leader inspires trust, builds powerful relationships, and is relentlessly focused on expanding resources to meet critical social service needs.
Core Responsibilities
External Relations & Advocacy (Critical Priority)
- Maintain and grow strong relationships with key state partners and stakeholders
- Possess deep understanding of — or demonstrated ability to build — relationships with DSS and social services systems
- Engage with elected officials and understand public funding processes
- Provide advocacy and lobbying leadership aligned with the organization’s mission
Financial Oversight & Planning
- Oversee organizational budget with a strong command of forecasting and financial planning
- Lead long-term revenue strategy and future-focused financial sustainability planning
- Partner with the Board on financial decision-making and accountability
Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Serve as the primary ambassador and public face of Windwood Family Services statewide
- Lead with vision, creativity, and boldness to significantly expand the organization’s mission and impact
- Drive organizational growth with a clear, aggressive focus on funding and sustainability
- Inspire trust, credibility, and respect across internal and external stakeholders
Internal Leadership & Management
- Provide strong leadership to mid-level management and leadership teams
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence
- Align internal operations with strategic growth goals Board Partnership
- Work closely and transparently with the Board of Directors
- Support and leverage board members in fundraising, strategy, and governance
- Preferred (but not required): experience working effectively with boards
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Visionary, bold, and growth-oriented leader
- Exceptional relationship builder with high emotional intelligence
- Strategic thinker with an aggressive, results-driven approach to funding
- Trusted leader with credibility in social services, public systems, or nonprofit leadership
Required
- Undergraduate degree
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- A strong financial background Preferred
- Master’s degree
- Prior leadership experience
Compensation
- Salary: $125,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience
- Benefits: Competitive benefits package