Wabash County YMCA - Chief Executive Officer

Wabash County YMCA - Chief Executive Officer

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Position:
Chief Executive Officer

Address: 500 S. Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992

The Wabash County YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. We work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

The CEO will provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for the YMCA. They will build upon our existing strengths while guiding the organization into the future — strengthening staff culture, expanding community engagement, ensuring financial sustainability, and deepening our positive local impact through programs and initiatives. The CEO will be a hands‑on, relational leader who lives and serves within the community, fosters strong partnerships, and drives results aligned with our core values.

Serve as an ambassador for the Y’s mission, purpose, and vision for Wabash County and Northeast Indiana by attending community events, building strategic partnerships, volunteering, and forming meaningful relationships. Build and deepen partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, faith‑based organizations, health providers, businesses, local government, and community groups. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other as well as through outreach initiatives, volunteer programs, and inclusive activities.

Listen to, inspire, and engage diverse populations in the community to ensure programs meet real needs and promote belonging. Develop and maintain excellent relationships within the community and the Association, as well as within the state, regional, national, and international YMCA movements.

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Competencies:

Communication & Influence, Inclusivity, Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Collaboration

Lead development, implementation, and communication of a strategic plan that aligns with community needs, the Y’s mission, and organizational goals. Model YMCA core values through visible leadership, community presence, and personal integrity.

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Competencies:

Servant Leadership, Understanding of local needs, Vision, Willingness to form partnerships

Ensure a talent development system is in place, and hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Foster a strong internal culture by inspiring, engaging, supporting, and developing staff, building teamwork and accountability, and ensuring staff feel valued and motivated.

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Competencies:

Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Emotional Maturity, Servant Leadership, Innovation

Ensure a safe, welcoming, and high‑quality facilities and program environment for members, families, and staff. Oversee all program areas (youth, adults, seniors, wellness, outreach, etc.), ensuring they are responsive to current and future community needs and inclusive of all ages and backgrounds. When issues arise, be quick to address them with respect and transparency. Lead annual budgeting, oversight of financial performance, and long‑term financial planning to maintain organizational health and affordability for participants.

Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation.

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Competencies:

Fiscal Management, Transparency, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others

Lead major gifts fundraising and work alongside the Vice President of Mission Advancement to develop and implement an annual fundraising plan, stewardship activities, and endowment‑building strategies. Establish and cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners, members, and philanthropic entities to support mission‑driven initiatives.

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Competencies:

Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication & Influence