Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer – The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience; salary range compliant with local transparency laws.

Founded by Paul Newman in 1988, The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, Inc. (the “Organization”) provides a different kind of healing to thousands of children with serious illnesses and their families—always free of charge. Through two residential camps in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, extensive year-round programs in hospitals, and family-based support services, the Organization delivers hope, fun, and community to children navigating some of life’s toughest challenges.

With a current annual operating budget of $25 million and a dedicated staff across multiple sites, the Organization is entering a pivotal period of growth. A $150 million comprehensive campaign is underway to support the development, launch, and long-term sustainability of a second Hole in the Wall campus in Maryland, significantly expanding its reach throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the chief strategist, enterprise leader, and mission steward of The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, Inc. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides vision, oversight, and operational excellence across all facets of the Organization, ensuring that programs, people, culture, strategy, and resources are aligned to deliver exceptional impact and long‑term sustainability. The CEO partners closely with the Board, senior leadership team, and community of supporters to advance the Organization’s mission.

As a highly visible ambassador, the CEO strengthens national awareness, expands philanthropic partnerships, and guides the successful execution of the comprehensive campaign—while ensuring operational excellence, financial strength, program quality, risk management, and a vibrant, inclusive culture across all sites.

• Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of a multi‑year strategic plan that advances mission, ensures program excellence, and supports sustainable growth.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to implement best‑practice governance, foster strong communication, and support effective board engagement in strategy, fundraising, and oversight.
• Serve as a unifying and inclusive leader who inspires staff, volunteers, donors, families, and partners around a shared vision.
• Serve as a primary strategic partner in the $150 million comprehensive campaign—engaging major donors, institutional partners, and new supporters across the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic.
• Work closely with the Chief Development Officer, Board, and Campaign Steering Committee to develop cultivation strategies and open new philanthropic markets.
• Champion a strong fundraising culture throughout the organization, ensuring alignment of philanthropic goals with strategic priorities, program needs, and organizational capacity.

• Provide enterprise‑level oversight across programs, operations, finance, DEI, risk management, marketing, and development.
• Partner with the COO and senior leadership team to ensure operational excellence, staff development, regulatory compliance, safety, and effective multi‑site coordination.
• Maintain fiscal strength by guiding annual and long‑term budgeting, financial planning, investment decisions, and resource allocation in partnership with the CFO/COO and Finance Committee.

• Serve as the Organization’s leading spokesperson—representing the mission with authenticity, empathy, and clarity.
• Build collaborative relationships with hospitals, community partners, policymakers, peer organizations, and media to elevate visibility and expand the Organization’s reach.
• Strengthen the Organization’s reputation as a national leader in camp‑based programs, pediatric illness support, and year‑round family services.

• Foster an inclusive, values‑driven culture rooted in compassion, excellence, safety, and joy—reflective of the Organization’s origins and the…