The Girl Scouts of Greater New York seeks an inspirational Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization during a pivotal moment marked by sustained growth and forward momentum. As GSGNY continues to expand its overall impact and reach, it needs a forward-thinking CEO to build on the organization’s rich and proud history by serving as a strategic thought leader, role model, fundraiser, advocate, and convener. It is GSGNY’s firm belief that every girl in the five boroughs deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. This includes developing the confidence and skills to achieve their personal goals and contributing towards the well-bring of others, being introduced to possibilities for college and careers, making lifelong friends who celebrate and support them, learning in women-led spaces from caring mentors, and charting their own course to achieve their goals. As such, GSGNY needs an astute CEO to harness its existing strengths while propelling the organization forward. Informed by lessons learned during the pandemic as well as amidst national calls for social justice and equity, GSGNY needs an experienced CEO to develop and implement an ambitious strategic plan aimed at reaching more girls, addressing the organization’s evolving needs, and serving as an innovative force within the national Girl Scouts movement.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will play a key role in leading and optimizing GSGNY’s market position to deliver strategic, equitable, and highly successful outcomes for the girls and volunteers served in New York City. In doing so, the CEO will facilitate GSGNY’s growth and sustainability by providing strategic fiscal and operational oversight ensuring continued success and ongoing positive impact. In this highly visible role, the CEO will effectively engage with a broad set of stakeholders including Girl Scouts, families, volunteers, donors, alumni, community members as well as the national Girl Scouts organization. The CEO is responsible for achieving all major strategic goals and objectives of the organization. In doing so, they will provide overall operational oversight for GSGNY’s programs, fundraising, volunteer base, and external relationships. With the support of a talented and dedicated team, the CEO will be responsible for all aspects of fund development including the organization’s membership strategy, the highly successful Girl Scouts Cookie Program, and Girl Scouts merchandise.  

The successful candidate will be an innovative and enthusiastic leader with a strong passion and commitment for the mission and vision of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. The next CEO must be a credible and proactive leader with demonstrated executive level experience within an organization of similar size, scale, and complexity. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience directing an organization, including a proven track record in strategic planning, operational oversight, and organizational management.

• Serve as the public face of the organization, advocating for its mission and impact to garner critical support.

• Provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and overall management of the organization in alignment with its mission and goals.

• Work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, stakeholders, and community partners to drive impact, financial sustainability, and growth.

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to set organizational priorities and policies as well as develop and execute a strategic plan in alignment with the organization’s mission and vision.

• Deliver accurate and timely information to the Board on operational, financial, and strategic matters as well as ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and governance standards.

• Provide strategic oversight into the budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation process to ensure financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and compliance while mitigating risk.

• Develop and execute effective fundraising strategies, including grants, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and events.

• Build relationships with donors, foundations, and funding agencies, ensuring effective stewardship of funds and donor engagement.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality programs to maximize impact as well as ensure alignment with the overarching mission and community needs.

• Use data-driven approaches to assess overall program effectiveness and report outcomes.

• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, community organizations, and strategic partners as well as represent the organization in media, conferences, and public events.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture ensuring safe and inclusive spaces in which every voice is valued.

• Lead, mentor, and support staff, ensuring professional development and engagement with a focus on ongoing continuous improvement and best practices.

• Recruit and retain a cohesive leadership team. Lead the team in the selection, management and retention of a talented, empowered, and inclusive workforce committed to GSGNY’s mission.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required along with 5+ years of executive or senior leadership experience in the nonprofit sector or an organization of similar size, scale, and complexity. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Proven leadership experience in a nonprofit, social enterprise, or corporate setting, ideally having led the organization through periods of transformation and growth.

• An inspirational leader with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a broad set of internal and external stakeholders.

• A charismatic leader who will serve as a strong advocate in promoting the mission and vision of the GSGNY with key stakeholders.

• A visionary leader who can effectively partner with the Board of Directors to set the long-term strategy as well as grow capacity and overall reach within the community.

• An accomplished business executive who will serve as a strong advocate for women, a champion for girls, and an ambassador for GSGNY.

• An ability to leverage the diverse talents of a dynamic and engaged volunteer Board of Directors.

• A sincere and unwavering commitment to GSGNY’s vision, mission, and strategic direction.

• A demonstrated track record of promoting an equitable and inclusion environment with a strong sense of belonging.

• An ability to effectively oversee GSGNY’s diverse revenue streams including proceeds from direct sales.

• Demonstrated success in fundraising, growing revenue, and increasing philanthropic support.

• Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting, fundraising, and resource development.

• Excellent communication, advocacy, and public relations skills coupled with strong relationship-building and partnership development skills.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement vision and drive organizational growth.

• Experience working and partnering with a nonprofit Board of Directors and managing governance processes, ensuring consistent and open communication.

• Strong professional ethics, integrity, and accountability in all actions couple with knowledge of nonprofit compliance, regulations, and best practices.