Chief Strategy & Impact Officer

Location:
Cincinnati, OH

FLSA Status:
Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $150,000-$170,000

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.

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 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; directly supervise the SVP of Social Responsibility.
• 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.
• 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.

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.