[Hiring] Director of Organizational Development @Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Role Description

As Director, Nonprofit Strategy & Organizational Growth- Southwest, you will serve as a trusted advisor to Chief Professional Officers, Boards of Directors, and volunteer leaders across an assigned portfolio of Boys & Girls Clubs. You'll partner with leaders to understand their organizations and communities, identify the opportunities that matter most, and develop strategies that strengthen organizational performance, sustainability, and mission impact.

This is not a traditional organizational development role. It is an opportunity to bring your experience as a nonprofit leader, strategist, coach, and problem solver to organizations operating in very different environments.

Responsibilities

• Strengthening Leadership, Governance, and Organizational Capacity:
  • Advise CEOs and Boards
  • Build trusted relationships with Chief Professional Officers, Board Presidents, and other organizational leaders.
  • Coach and advise Chief Professional Officers on organizational strategy, leadership, performance, and sustainability.
  • Partner with Boards of Directors to strengthen governance, board effectiveness, leadership continuity, and organizational capacity.
  • Help Boards navigate executive leadership transitions.
  • Assess organizational and board capacity and develop strategies to address opportunities and gaps.
  • Establish strong partnerships with new Chief Professional Officers and Board Presidents.
• Own and Advance a Portfolio of Markets:
  • Develop a deep understanding of the organizations and markets within your portfolio.
  • Identify high-priority organizations and markets for focused partnership.
  • Work independently to develop strategies and service plans.
  • Use organizational, community, and performance data to identify trends.
  • Help Club leaders translate opportunities for growth into focused, actionable strategies.
  • Balance immediate needs with longer-term opportunities.
• Strengthen Organizational Capacity:
  • Provide consultation in strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, governance, leadership development, and operational sustainability.
  • Help organizations strengthen resource development strategies.
  • Partner with leaders to assess financial and organizational risks.
  • Support the development of leaders at all levels of the organization.
  • Facilitate board development and transformation strategies.
  • Connect organizations with BGCA subject matter experts and resources.
• Drive Strategic Growth & Mission Impact:
  • Partner with organizations to identify opportunities to increase youth served.
  • Help leaders use data to understand their communities.
  • Support communities in establishing new Boys & Girls Club sites.
  • Help organizations develop outcome-driven Club experiences.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen community partnerships.
• Champion Child & Club Safety:
  • Promote BGCA Child & Club Safety priorities and standards.
  • Support the delivery of risk assessments and safety audits.
  • Conduct Child & Club Safety assessments as required.
  • Monitor progress against organization-specific remediation plans.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Participate in state, regional, and national meetings and conferences.
  • Conduct annual face-to-face organizational visits.
  • Support additional regional and organizational initiatives as assigned.
  • Demonstrate BGCA's mission-driven values.
  • Adhere to BGCA policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive leadership within a nonprofit organization.
• May have served as a CEO, Chief Professional Officer, Executive Director, COO, CFO, or similar roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, social services, or a related field.
• At least five years of management, administration, or operational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leaders and Boards of Directors.
• Successful experience in board development and resource development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.

Travel

This role requires significant travel across the assigned region, estimated at 60–70%. Depending on business and market needs, travel may reach 12–14 or more days per month and may include weekends.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role is $125,000. BGCA takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training and experience, as well as the position’s scope and complexity when establishing a salary level.