CEO

PathWays of the River Valley seeks an experienced, visionary, and compassionate leader for our next CEO. This position is a wonderful opportunity to advance the rights of people with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders and guide the organization to a broader reach and impact in our communities.

The CEO is the key leader of PathWays and oversees development, communication, and execution of organizational strategies, ensuring the direction set by our Board of Directors is being followed and aligned with mission-centered outcomes. The CEO will provide the overarching vision and leadership for staff and the broader community. The successful candidate will oversee the effective management of human and financial resources to meet the organization’s short and long-term needs and goals. They will develop resources while building, maintaining, and growing valuable external relationships that nurture mission-centered thinking, our values, and cultivate potential donors.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an organization with a strong history and a deep commitment to protecting, developing, and advocating for the rights of people with developmental disabilities. 

 Please note that this is not a remote position and requires regular presence in the office and in the community. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

ORGANIZATION MISSION AND STRATEGY:

• Works with Board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.
• Enhances PathWays’ relationships by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations.
• Identifies and initiates change in the organization’s direction to respond to changing external and internal factors.
• Provides inspirational leadership and direction to all organizational leaders and establishes mission-centered decision-making processes.

ORGANIZATION OPERATIONS:

• Guarantees the organization operates in compliance with relevant laws, NH standards/regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Develops and leads an effective Leadership team, providing guidance, support, and direction.
• Motivates and energizes staff, board, and community members and encourages innovative strategies for approaching work and exploring new growth opportunities.
• Oversees the research and design of effective service delivery models.
• Creates and promotes a positive, multicultural environment. 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND VIABILITY:

• Develops sufficient resources to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Oversees fundraising and developing other revenue streams with the assistance of the Senior Leadership team and Board.
• Engages with potential major donors, building relationships and demonstrating the organization’s value to the community.
• Increases donor engagement through regular communication, impact reporting, and personalized outreach.
• Leads the exploration into various fundraising avenues such as grants, events, capital campaigns, and corporate sponsorships.
• Oversees the financial status of the organization, including developing short- and long-range financial plans, monitoring the budget, and ensuring sound financial controls. 

BOARD GOVERNANCE:

• Leads PathWays in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as endorsed by the Board of Directors.
• Communicates effectively with the Board and provides all information necessary for the Board to function properly and make informed decisions.
• Ensures the Board hears regularly and directly from the leadership of various departments throughout the organization.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader equipped to inspire leadership, staff, the Board, and the community; strategically guide PathWays to achieve its short- and long-term plans and goals; collaborate with the Board and, most importantly, champion the experience of individuals with developmental disabilities.

 We are looking for someone with the following professional and personal abilities and attributes:

• Passionate about our mission and committed to mission-centered decision making. Possesses strong advocacy, an inclusion focus, and communication skills.
• A proven people leader with the ability to coach staff, manage and develop high-performance teams, and develop a strong organizational culture.
• A visionary and strategic leader with the ability to convey the organization's strategic future to staff, board, donors, and the community.
• A financially savvy and politically astute leader with the ability to set clear objectives, delegate and guide investment in people and systems as well as experience with local, state, and federal funding.
• A high-impact communicator who is charismatic and relational; capable and willing to be the face of the organization and connect with a wide range of community partners; can generate lively and dynamic discussions among stakeholders.
• A leader with successful experience working with a non-profit Board of Directors in building relationships, working collaboratively, and developing, attracting, and retaining board members.
• Demonstrated unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
• Creative and excellent problem solver with the ability to balance compassion with pragmatism.
• Someone who leads by example, is optimistic, bold, and unafraid of challenges.

 QUALIFICATIONS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in non-profit management, human services, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of administrative experience in human services required.
• 4+ years of experience in developmental disability service programs necessary, including a strong understanding of state and federal rules as well as contractual obligations.
• Extensive knowledge in the fields of developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders is required.
• 7+ years of success in a senior nonprofit management role.
• Excellent coalition-building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Primary residence in the catchment area/region is highly preferred.

 BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• 403(b) Plan
• Dental Reimbursement Plan
• Vision Hardware Insurance
• Company paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Generous PTO
• Holidays
• EAP
• Committed, passionate, and friendly staff