Kent County Executive Director

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Code 1 Full-Time Warwick, RI, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Under the general supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Executive Director is responsible for establishing and implementing the mission, goals, and values of the YMCA within the Kent County community. This role provides overall leadership for branch operations, staff development, branch council engagement, fundraising, financial performance, community impact, and participation in the planning and execution of the branch redevelopment.

As a key leader within the Association and the Kent County community, the Executive Director will balance strong day-to-day operating leadership with long-range redevelopment planning. The position is responsible for growing membership, revenue, strengthening operating performance, advancing mission-based programming, building philanthropic support, and coordinating the capital, project management, and community engagement work necessary to position the Kent County YMCA for its next phase of service and impact.

Key Responsibilities

1.
Strategic & Operational Branch Leadership

Provide overall leadership for branch operations in alignment with the YMCA’s mission, strategic plan, and Association-wide priorities. Ensure strong operational performance, financial sustainability, program quality, stewardship of YMCA assets, and alignment between current operations and the long-term redevelopment strategy. Provide direct leadership to Kent County YMCA operations and strengthen staff capacity to work effectively as a unified, accountable team.

2.
Membership, Programs & Community Impact

Oversee membership growth, retention, and engagement strategies that deepen member commitment and increase volunteer and donor involvement. Ensure programs are outcome-driven, data-informed, and responsive to community needs, with particular focus on underserved populations.

3.
Financial Management, Fund Development & Capital Planning

Prepare, manage, and administer the annual operating budget while developing multi-year financial projections that account for redevelopment priorities, operating impacts, and capital needs. Ensure branch financial oversight and performance management to ensure balanced operations. Coordinate annual branch fundraising, major donor cultivation, grant development, and capital planning efforts with Association leadership and Development team. Develop a strong pipeline of donors, community investors, and funding partners to support both current operations and future redevelopment needs.

Partner with Association leadership, development staff, volunteers, and consultants on feasibility planning, case development, prospect strategy, grant opportunities, major gifts, sponsor ships, and capital campaign readiness.

4.
Staff Leadership & Organizational Development

Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing, culturally competent staff team. Foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture through effective leadership, training, accountability, and partnership with HR.

5.
Community Engagement, Partnerships & Branch Council Leadership

Serve as a visible community leader and ambassador for the YMCA throughout Kent County. Build and sustain collaborative relationships with community organizations, businesses, schools, municipalities, donors, foundations, and civic groups. Develop and engage a branch council capable of advancing annual support, major gifts, strategic partnerships, community advocacy, and the redevelopment vision. Recruit, develop, and engage a strong branch council and campaign volunteers who can support fundraising, community partnerships, advocacy, and redevelopment planning.

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Redevelopment & Project Management

Serve as the branch-level leader for the Kent County YMCA redevelopment plan in partnership with consultants and Association leadership. Coordinate with Association leadership on planning, timelines, stakeholder communication, community input, and implementation…