Overview
The Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area has the opportunity to build and expand the Boys & Girls Club movement across Kentucky’s Capital Region—anchored in Frankfort and extending into the growing Lexington market and surrounding communities. With one Club currently operating, the organization is at a pivotal stage of development, creating the foundation for a broader regional network of Clubs that will serve youth across central Kentucky.
Situated between Frankfort, the seat of Kentucky’s state government, and Lexington, one of the state’s most dynamic and fast-growing cities, the organization is uniquely positioned to cultivate partnerships with civic leaders, school districts, universities, philanthropic partners, and businesses that share a commitment to youth success.
As a powerful testament, an astounding 54% of national Club alumni have expressed that the Club has had a life-altering impact on them. This highlights the incredible opportunity that awaits you and your team to make a profound and transformative difference in the lives of our youth, which will undoubtedly bring about profound and lasting changes.
This is a rare opportunity to build something enduring—expanding access to safe spaces, mentorship, and life-changing opportunities for youth across central Kentucky.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership for a Growing Organization
- Shape and execute a forward-looking strategy aligned with the Capital Area’s growth andevolving community needs.
- Lead BGCCA’s strategic expansion across the Capital Area by identifying high-need opportunities and aligning Clubs with school districts and growing suburban areas.
- Position BGCCA as a regional leader in youth development by partnering with public, nonprofit, and business leaders to advance strategies that support children and families.
- Lead special projects and priority initiatives that strengthen BGCCA’s long-term impact and organizational effectiveness.
Mission Impact & Program Excellence
- Champion high-impact programs that deliver measurable results for Capital Area youth across academic success, workforce readiness, digital access, and mental wellness.
- Deepen strategic partnerships with school districts, charter networks and municipal leaders to expand access and community impact.
- Embed an uncompromising culture of safety and youth protection aligned with BGCA standards and the needs of families.
Revenue Growth & Deep Philanthropic and Corporate Engagement
- Lead a revenue growth strategy that reflects the Capital Area’s strong culture of philanthropy—particularly through foundations, corporations, individual and multi‑generational family donors.
- Cultivate major gifts and relationships with leaders across the city’s banking, energy, healthcare, cybersecurity, bioscience, hospitality, and military sectors.
- Expand partnerships with surrounding cities to secure sustainable public-private investment.
High-Performing Board Partnership
- Partner closely with a passionate and influential Board of Directors representing the Capital Area’s business, civic, philanthropic leaders.
- Partner with Board leadership in fundraising, governance, finance, strategy, and safety.
- Ensure the Board is well-informed, engaged, and positioned to help drive organizational growth and regional impact. and involvement of Board members in meeting the goals of the organization.
Financial Stewardship for Long‑Term Impact
- Ensure strong financial stewardship that supports sustainable growth and multi-site excellence.
- Ensure long-term financial strength through diversified funding streams reflective of the Capital Area’s civic and corporate landscape.
Culture, Talent & Workforce Development
- Build and inspire a mission-driven, culturally attuned team reflective of the communities BGCCA serves.
- Recruit, develop, and empower leaders who can excel in a multi-site, community-based youth organization.
- Cultivate an organizational culture grounded in equity, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement, resonating with the youth and families.
Community Leadership, External Relations & Brand Elevation
- Serve as a highly visible ambassador for BGCCA across public, private, philanthropic, and neighborhood sectors.
- Deepen relationships with the City, Lexington and surrounding suburbs, chambers of commerce, school districts, and major employers.
- Elevate the BGCCA brand through media, community engagement, advocacy, and strategic storytelling that underscores youth outcomes.
Regulatory, Safety & BGCA Compliance
- Lead the organization’s safety culture with visible commitment, ensuring Clubs exceed BGCA membership requirements and state/local regulations.
- Maintain rigorous standards in incident reporting, training, and prevention across all BGCSA sites.
- Proactively identify and address organizational risks tied to multi-site youth-serving operations.
Qualifications
- Proven executive leadership in a multi-site or complex organization.
- Entrepreneurial leadership experience building or scaling an organization, initiative, or new market.
- Strategic thinker with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making and delegation.
- Track record of building and leading high-performing teams across locations.
- Strong relationship builder with Board, community, and cross-sector partners.
- Compelling communicator with executive presence and external credibility.
- Experience driving impact and growth through strategic partnerships.
- Demonstrated financial and business acumen.
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in asset management, including financial resources and property.
- Familiarity with youth development preferred, or the ability to quickly build credibility within a youth-serving organization.
