CEO Boys and Girls Club of Tucson

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Make a city-wide impact. Lead a beloved brand. Build whats next for Tucsons kids and teens.

About BGCT
For more than 67 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson has opened its doors to young peopleespecially those who need us mostproviding a safe, supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Operating six Clubhouses across Tucson, BGCT serves 4,000+ youth annually through 40+ programs focused on academic success, leadership development, character building, and healthy lifestyles. We also combat food insecurity with 42,000+ free meals served each year. Our newly remodeled Holmes Tuttle Clubhouse now anchors a Teen Tech & Workforce Readiness Center with hands-on learning in technology, digital media, eSports, culinary arts, and professional developmentdesigned to serve up to 200 teens and accelerate real-world readiness.

The Opportunity
The Board of Directors seeks a transformational and decisive Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to guide BGCT through a period of change and renewal. Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO will be both strategic visionary and hands-on operatorscaling impact for youth, strengthening partnerships, driving measurable outcomes, and protecting a respected community brand. Experience leading multi-site youth development organizations is preferred.

Why Lead Here (Key Attractors)

• Real momentum. Step into an organization with an interim-built roadmap and briefing bookpick up speed rather than start from scratch.
• High-capacity, engaged board. A committed Board ready to partner on strategy, governance discipline, and major-gift fundraising.
• Mission with unmistakable local impact. Lead life-changing work for kids and teenskeep youth outcomes front and center while scaling what works.
• Brand to protectand elevate. A respected community brand thats primed for a forward story, deeper trust, and greater visibility.
• Platform for program innovation. Big runway in workforce readiness/career pathways and school/employer partnerships to differentiate impact.
• Sustainable growth mandate. Move from stabilization to multi-year growth with balanced budgets, clear KPIs, and transparent stewardship.
• Team-building authority. Shape a high-performing, mission-driven leadership team and cultureright people, right seats, clear goals.
• Operate with modern tools. Standardize planning, dashboards, and board reporting to make wins visible and durable.
• Community leadership spotlight. Be a visible civic leader and convener across donors, partners, and influencers to multiply outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Transformational Leadership & Strategy
• Board Relations & Governance
• Financial Stability & Resource Development
• Operational Excellence & Culture
• Community Engagement & Advocacy

Top Leadership Opportunities

• Lead in the development of the next multi-year Strategic Planning process - to provide the roadmap ahead and to accelerate growth in Club membership.
• Deepen donor & community confidence engage emeritus, partners, and influencers; expand stewardship, transparent reporting, and major-gift traction.
• Protect and elevate the brand with mission-first storytelling keep kids/outcomes at the center while projecting stability and impact.
• Strengthen governance & board partnership tighten cadence, KPIs, and committee discipline with a high-capacity board.
• Lock in durable financial sustainability deliver balanced budgets, multi-year forecasting, and disciplined resource allocation.
• Lead with program excellence & relevance scale high-impact offerings (e.g., workforce readiness) using data to improve outcomes.
• Build a high-performing, accountable team right people/right seats, clear goals, coaching, and a culture of belonging.
  Modernize the operating backbone standardize planning, dashboards, and board reporting to make progress visible and durable.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 57 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior executive or CEO role in a nonprofit, education, or youth-serving organization, preferably in a turnaround, restructuring, or high-change environment. Equivalent experience in other related organizations may be considered.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, financial management, and board relations.
• Proven record of financial stabilization and revenue growth.
  Strong fundraising background with demonstrated success in major gifts and donor re-engagement.
• Experience working with or within Boys & Girls Clubs or similar youth-serving organizations strongly preferred.

Leadership Competencies:

• Courageous and decisive leadership with the ability to make tough, timely decisions.
• Proven change management skills and the ability to advance a board-approved financial stability plan.
• Strong financial acumen, including turnaround budgeting, cash flow management, and fiscal discipline.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to inspire trust among staff, donors, and the community.
• Skilled in building organizational culture rooted in accountability and resilience.

Personal Characteristics:

• Mission-driven, with a deep passion for youth development and the Tucson community.
• A protector of the brand and the BGCT mission.
• Transparent, candid, and ethical leader who values accountability.
• Resilient, resourceful, and energized by complex challenges.
• Inspiring communicator who can rebuild trust internally and externally. Results-driven, pragmatic, and action-oriented, with a focus on execution.

Location

The CEO is based in Tucson, Arizona, with meaningful engagement across Clubhouses and the local community.

How to Apply

The Board and Search Committee invite letters of interest and nominations to be submitted directly to the search firm Anthem Executive. Please include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position. Submit materials to Scott Watson, Michael Ballew, Mike J.R. Wheless, or Florene Stawowy at:

BGCTCEO@anthemexecutive.com

BGCT is an equal opportunity employer. BGCT is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, BGCT does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other federal, state, or local protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all BGCT facilities.

No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be tolerated.

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