Chief Strategy & Impact Officer

• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Job Category Management, Administration
• Employee Type Full Time

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is hiring a Chief Strategy & Impact Officer — a C-suite opportunity to own our organizational strategy, lead community-wide initiatives, and help shape what the Y becomes next. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role carries real scope: a seat at the senior leadership table, a team to lead, and the freedom to make a lasting mark on 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.

At the Y, our ARB culture shapes everything — how we lead, how we serve, and how we grow together.

Achieve: We set ambitious goals and hold ourselves accountable to results that matter.

Relationships: We build genuine connections with each other, our members, and the communities we serve.

Belonging: We create spaces where every person feels welcomed, valued, and part of something greater.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Provide executive leadership for the Social Responsibility department.
• Lead and scale the Creating Connected Communities strategy across programs, partners, and the broader community.
• 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 bridge building, facilitation, and collaborative leadership.

• Strategic planning and systems thinking across complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Impact measurement, program evaluation, and data‑informed decision making.
• Community engagement, civic leadership, and bridge building.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.

Generous paid time off (PTO).

Free YMCA membership for you and your household.

A mission‑driven culture where your work creates real community impact.

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer committed to belonging and inclusion.