Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) is seeking a dynamic President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide visionary
leadership and strategic direction to an organization with a 122-year legacy of serving Chicago’s children and teens. The
President and CEO is responsible for advancing the organization's mission and vision, with a focus on enhancing the youth
experience while expanding and deepening our impact in more of Chicago’s communities. The President and CEO will lead, with
partnership from the Board of Directors, the efforts to strengthen the organization and situate BGCC as Chicago’s premier youth
development provider.
Founded in 1902, BGCC’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full
potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. With more than 20 Club locations throughout Chicago, we serve nearly
20,000 young people ages 5 to 20+ every year. BGCC equips members with the emotional, educational, physical, and cultural
resources that allow them to enjoy their childhood and thrive in adulthood.
When young people visit their Boys & Girls Club, they find:
BGCC’s Strategic Priorities
A successful President and CEO will have the character and confidence to work comfortably in a highly visible role and to work
effectively with a broad range of constituents, both within the organization and externally. They will work closely with the Board
of Directors to execute and continually reassess the organization’s strategic plan.
The President and CEO will be expected to manage the organization’s resources with a strict eye on program quality and
operational efficiency as well as an entrepreneurial approach to diversifying revenue streams. The President and CEO will lead
the Board of Directors and advancement team in fundraising for the organization and strategically take the organization into its
next chapter by focusing on sustainable growth. Using their understanding of the landscape of youth development, the
President and CEO will provide vision and leadership for program delivery with special focus on evaluation and assessment to
enhance the youth experience and program impact.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will serve as an ambassador, championing BGCC’s mission and leading initiatives
that fulfill the organization’s ambitious strategic priorities and goals.
Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with BGCC staff, the President and CEO will be responsible for:
Key metrics for success for the President and CEO include:
The ideal President and CEO candidate will have/be:
Visionary and Strategic Leadership
Expertise in Advancement and Fundraising
Business and Management Acumen
Ambassador for BGCC
Passion for the Mission
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