Director of Alliance Services (Nebraska​/South Dakota)

The Director of Alliance Services provides strategic consulting, leadership, and support to YMCA associations throughout Nebraska and South Dakota. This position partners closely with CEOs, volunteer boards, and Alliance leadership to strengthen organizational effectiveness through strategic planning, governance development, advocacy, collaboration, and performance consulting. The Director also serves as the principal state-level advocate for the YMCA mission while facilitating statewide initiatives, peer learning opportunities, CEO engagement, and regional collaboration that advance the YMCA movement.

Note:

The Heartland Alliance of YMCAs is currently working under a Transitional Services Agreement with the Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs with a potential merger to be determined at a later date in 2026.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CEO experience within the YMCA or nonprofit sector preferred.
• Five or more years of nonprofit executive leadership, organizational development, or consulting experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, board governance, organizational capacity building, and change management.
• Experience utilizing Performance Consulting Methodology (Partner, Assess, Implement, Measure).
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Organizational Leadership certification (or willingness to obtain within three years).
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 60% or more.
• Residency in Nebraska, South Dakota, or a bordering state.