Overview
The Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint (BGCGF) has the opportunity to strengthen and expand the Boys & Girls Club mission across Flint and the broader Genesee County region. With a strong foundation of programs and community partnerships already in place, the organization is well positioned to deepen its impact—expanding access to safe spaces, mentorship, and high-quality youth development programming for more young people across the community.
Located in a region with deep civic commitment and strong philanthropic leadership, BGCGF is uniquely positioned to cultivate partnerships with schools, community organizations, local businesses, and philanthropic institutions that share a commitment to youth success. Flint’s network of engaged community leaders and organizations creates meaningful opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and long-term investment in young people.
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 transformative and lasting difference in the lives of our youth.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership for a Growing Organization
- Shape and execute a forward-looking strategy aligned with the Greater Flint area’s growth and evolving community needs.
- Lead BGCGF’s strategic expansion across Greater Flint by identifying high-need opportunities and aligning Clubs with school districts and growing suburban areas.
- Position BGCGF 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 BGCGF’s long-term impact and organizational effectiveness.
Mission Impact & Program Excellence
- Champion high-impact programs that deliver measurable results for Greater Flint youth across academic success, workforce readiness, digital access, and mental wellness.
- Deepen strategic partnerships with school districts, municipal and community leaders to expand access and 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 Greater Flint’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 healthcare, higher education, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and public service 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 Greater Flint 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 Greater Flint’s civic and corporate landscape.
Culture, Talent & Workforce Development
- Build and inspire a mission-driven, culturally attuned team reflective of the communities BGCGF 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 BGCGF across public, private, philanthropic, and neighborhood sectors.
- Deepen relationships with the City and surrounding suburbs, chambers of commerce, school districts, and major employers.
- Elevate the BGCGF 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 BGCGF 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.
- Demonstrated ability to secure and grow financial resources through partnerships, investment, and diversified revenue strategies.
- Strategic thinker with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, 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.
