Chief Executive Officer
About Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn
Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn is part of a national nonprofit organization whose vision - Empowered Girls in an Equitable Society - guides its mission of building the new generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders. For nearly 160 years, Girls Inc. has been evolving girls, equipping, and supporting them to meet the challenges and the opportunities of the day as we envision and advocate for a more equitable and sustainable future. Girls Inc. programming addresses all aspects of a girl’s life to be healthy physically and mentally, educated through academic enrichment and support, and independent through life skills. Programs are delivered in a safe and supportive girl-focused environment where all girls can be themselves and are given the skills to achieve their personal best. Programming includes literacy, STEM, healthy sexuality, economic financial literacy, leadership, advocacy, mentoring, academic support, and media literacy.
For more information, please visit our website at Girls Inc.
The Opportunity
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the strategic leadership of the organization and oversight of all Girls Inc. programming for Boston and Lynn. The CEO is responsible for managing staff, program administration and interfacing with the National Girls Inc. organization. The CEO partners with the board of directors to ensure long-term planning; strong fund development success; and representation of Girls Inc. in the community – all leading to continuous and healthy growth. The CEO has primary responsibility for building partnerships with schools, government and community organizations, foundation officers, corporate and individual donors in an effort to grow donations, funding, and grants for the benefit of the programs we offer to the girls.
The CEO ensures the prudent management of finances; developing and rewarding an effective, culturally competent staff; assuring that nonprofit/legal requirements are met; advocating for the rights and needs of girls, and inspiring staff and volunteers to motivate girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold.
Contact
Liz Lombard and Angie Sessoms of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please fill out our Talent Profile or email Angie directly at asessoms@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Girls Inc. is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
About Koya Partners
Koya Partners, a part of Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients.
Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.
To learn more, please visit Koya Partners website.