President & Chief Executive Officer

Mission Statement:
We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) oversees a three-person management team at Ronald McDonald House® Central & Northern Arizona and is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day operations of the organization, exercising significant independent judgment and discretion in setting policies and procedures for the smooth operation of the non-profit.

The President & CEO will adhere to all Ronald McDonald House Central and Northern Arizona policies with absolute integrity. The President & CEO is responsible for implementing the mission of the Ronald McDonald House Central and Northern Arizona under the direction of the Board of Trustees.

• The President & CEO will hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Law or Liberal Arts. In certain cases, work experience is an acceptable substitute for educational experience. Advanced certifications are desired, but not necessary.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience.
• The President & CEO will be expected to have excellent skills and responsibilities in the areas of Management and Administration, Fiscal administration, Fundraising, Personnel, Board relations and Public Relations.
• The President & CEO must exhibit strong leadership skills and conduct themselves in a manner that always reflects positively on the organization.
• The President & CEO must be able to guide all areas of the organization and be able to make sound and rational decisions that conform to the organization’s mission.
• The President & CEO will be a self-starter who is a goal-oriented and aggressive professional with strong drive and initiative.
• The President & CEO understands the importance of working with and on a team.

• Performs duties willingly with initiative; shares necessary information with employees, volunteers and Ronald McDonald House Central and Northern Arizona Board members. Develop and facilitate an active planning process, including assisting the Board of Trustees in the Strategic Planning Process. Develop organization goals and objectives consistent with the mission and vision of Ronald McDonald House Central and Northern Arizona. Develop and administer operational and personnel policies.
  
  Oversee all programs, services and activities to ensure that program objectives are attained. Build trust and credibility with the community to establish strategic relationships that benefit Ronald McDonald House Central and Northern Arizona. Embrace and advocate diversity in the areas of personnel, volunteers and the Board of Trustees. Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital administration and other social agencies to meet the needs of the families served.
  
  Ensure compliance with funding sources and regulatory requirements.

• Exhibit transparency in all financial negotiations and transactions. Insist on transparency for all actions of the accounting department. Assist the Board Treasurer in understanding and conveying all accounting policies and with meetings of the Finance Committee. Assist in the yearly budgeting process by assisting each department with their expenditures, the Finance Committee with reviewing the submission to the Board of Trustees for approval.
  
  Assist in the selection of the auditor and with information furnished annually to the auditor to complete the audit and the 990 (tax return). Work with the Finance Committee and any explanations needed by the Board of Trustees in their approval of the audit and tax return. Provide for proper record-keeping and reporting. Review monthly financial statements and ensure they are presented to the Board Treasurer and Board of Trustees.
  
  Review and work with the Finance Committee, Board Treasurer, and investment advisors to assure that investments are invested in manner outlined in the Investment Policies of the organization.

• Serve as the organization’s chief philanthropic ambassador, personally engaging with top donors,…