The client is seeking a visionary, bold, and action-oriented Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact. The CEO will guide overall strategic direction and help translate locally driven innovation into systems-level change, supporting efforts to improve student outcomes across the statewide education landscape.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic, programmatic, financial, and cultural leadership. Key responsibilities include developing and leading implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan; serving as the primary thought leader and public face while representing the organization with state leaders, educators, funders, and community partners; building and stewarding deep relationships across a diverse stakeholder ecosystem; navigating a complex and politically sensitive education environment while maintaining a credible, student-centered reputation; leading fundraising strategy and cultivating relationships with current and prospective funders; and leading, developing, and retaining a talented, mission-driven staff.
The successful candidate will be a mission-driven people leader with a deep commitment to students and the ability to build trust-based partnerships. They are expected to be collaborative, humble, and culturally attuned; a bold thought leader and strategic systems thinker; a dynamic fundraiser and revenue builder; and an action-oriented executor who delivers results, with the ability to partner productively with the Board through regular, candid updates and engagement.