Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

YMCA of the USA – Wabash County YMCA, Wabash, IN

Full‑time
• Executive Leadership
• 3 weeks ago

The Wabash County YMCA is seeking an experienced CEO to provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight. The CEO will deepen community impact, ensure financial sustainability, and strengthen a culture of teamwork and service.

• 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.
• Oversee all program areas (youth, adults, seniors, wellness, outreach, etc.) and ensure they are responsive to current and future community needs.
• Manage annual budgeting, oversight of financial performance, and long‑term financial planning to maintain organizational health and affordability.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors to support governance, goals, policy, and strategy.
• Lead major gifts fundraising and develop and implement an annual fundraising plan, stewardship activities, and endowment‑building strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree or advanced nonprofit leadership credential preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years of senior leadership experience (nonprofit, mission‑driven organization; YMCA experience a plus).
• Existing YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to achieve within 3 years.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading teams, strategic planning, financial management, and organizational development.
• Strong communication skills – written, oral, public speaking – and ability to represent the YMCA effectively.
• Experience in community engagement, building partnerships with schools, businesses, faith‑based organizations, health providers, and local government.

Salary: $100,000 – $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

• YMCA Retirement contribution (10% paid by Y, 2% by employee) once eligibility met.
• YMCA 403B savings account.
• Health plan (75% paid by Y, 25% by employee).
• Life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service.
• Family–compensated membership to the Wabash County YMCA.

Submit a resume and cover letter (PDF only) via  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Candidates who advance will provide six references (four professional and two personal) and complete a background check. The role requires current YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or attainment within the first three years.