CEO, Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky (MOW) is hiring a CEO to lead the organization and ensure continued growth and community impact. MOW is a mission-based, not-for-profit organization that is “much more than a meal.”  MOW delivers essential services as part of a two-part strategic plan to promote the independence of seniors. Our strategy focuses on services seniors need so they may remain in the comfort of their own homes as well as services to combat social isolation known to be a growing risk to health and wellbeing.  These services include meal service delivery, transportation, pet support, senior services, health and wellness programming, and more. The Board of Directors is looking for an experienced, strong, knowledgeable, forward-thinking CEO to build on MOW’s stellar reputation, increase MOW’s capacity to serve seniors, and ensure a sustainable future.   

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky (MOW) is hiring a CEO to lead the organization and ensure continued growth and community impact. 

MOW is a mission-based, not-for-profit organization that is “much more than a meal.”  MOW delivers essential services as part of a two-part strategic plan to promote the independence of seniors. Our strategy focuses on services seniors need so they may remain in the comfort of their own homes as well as services to combat social isolation known to be a growing risk to health and wellbeing.  These services include meal service delivery, transportation, pet support, senior services, health and wellness programming, and more. 

Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY have grown to be the fifth largest Meals on Wheels America affiliate nationwide.  The organization is not only looking to sustain its current impact of serving approximately 1.4M meals and 10,000 seniors annually in 13 counties, but also expand its capacity to positively impact even more seniors.  To that end, we are in the “silent phase” of a 2-year, $30 million capital campaign whose purpose is to double the number of meals we serve in a new, larger facility, support innovation and new sources of revenue, and broaden the social impact through the range of services we provide.

• Are you passionate about serving seniors, alleviating food insecurity, championing public health and nutrition education, and creating a sustainable safety net for some of our most vulnerable citizens?
• Are you a forward-thinking leader who engages and collaborates with clients, staff, community partners, donors, business leaders and public officials?
• Do you have a history of creating strong philanthropic relationships and connections?

Then, you might be the person we are looking for. 

To learn more about us visit: https://www.muchmorethanameal.org/

JOB SUMMARY:

The MOW CEO will inherit a growing, financially sound organization with a respected status locally and nationally.  The Board of Directors is looking for an experienced, strong, knowledgeable, forward-thinking CEO to build on MOW’s stellar reputation, increase MOW’s capacity to serve seniors, and ensure a sustainable future.  The CEO will work with an engaged Board of Directors and a committed, experienced staff to ensure that fiscal, operations, fundraising, marketing, human resource, technology, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all segments of the organization so that MOW reliably delivers its mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Strategic Vision: Help develop and then execute the strategic vision and inclusive leadership required to deliver on the organization’s mission and provide accountability measures to Board and community.
• Innovation: Provide leadership and guidance to develop and sustain a pipeline of innovative approaches to the creation and delivery of our programs and services.
• Financial Stewardship and Development: Protect, build upon, and diversify the funding and revenue sources for the organization as we move forward and implement strong risk management and mitigation practices.
• Fundraising: Partner with the co-chairs of the upcoming capital campaign and drive new fundraising initiatives to help diversify sources of funds, as well as assist with grant writing and/or provide grant writing oversight.
• Local Organizational Leadership and Relationship Development: Lead and engage with the organization in a style that builds a trusted and collaborative culture and honest, respectful relationships across the Board, all staff levels, donors, and volunteers. Take accountability for establishing new relationships as well as fostering existing ones.
• Client-Centric Metrics and Technologies: Engage with the clients we serve and other partners in developing metrics-based solutions and technology-supported programs and services.
• Visible Ambassadorship: Effectively serve as the visible, public face of the organization in the local media and across the community with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Partnership & Alliance Building: Continue to be a leader and an innovation hub with Meals on Wheels America and other similar network partner agencies, and other external partners.

THE KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Effective Organization Leader
  • A known, proven leader in the corporate or nonprofit arena whose successful career has been distinguished in large part by passion for community service and engagement.
  • Experience being the face of an organization and building authentic relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Evidence of creating an equitable and inclusive culture and ability to lead an organization’s efforts to fully integrate DEI into its policy, practices, culture, and services/products.
  • Ten (10) or more years of successful experience in executive management and leadership within the private, public, or nonprofit sectors with a track record of significant growth and impact.
  • Experience recruiting, managing, developing and empowering a collaborative, driven and accountable leadership team.
  • Solid financial acumen with previous P&L responsibility for a complex organization.
  • Uses metrics to measure progress and communicate results.

• Thought-Leadership
  • Has led or been an active participant in a robust strategic planning process.
  • Experience leading advocacy efforts around a key community issue (such as senior care or food insecurity) with public officials and community partners a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.

• Relationship Builder
  • A history of creating strong philanthropic relationships and connections.
  • Experience working with Boards and engaging volunteers and donors to support a mission-driven organization.
  • Robust network in the Greater Cincinnati community or proven ability to develop such a network.
  • Able to convene diverse stakeholders to achieve community impact.

• Strong Communicator
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • Emotionally intelligent and skilled at listening to and learning from diverse constituents.
  • Track record of developing a powerful sense of shared purpose in
  • An articulate, informed, and passionate public
  • Inspirational and charismatic leader comfortable serving as the “Chief Ambassador” for the agency and its clients.

DESIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Empathetic and passionate, with a heart for seniors
• A charismatic, inspiring relationship-builder
• Confident, decisive, natural leader and unifier
• Visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit; bold & courageous
• Wired for growth and expanding community impact
• A risk taker with an understanding of risk management techniques to make sound financial decisions
• Able to connect with and relate to people across multiple sectors
• Exceptional communicator and listener; speaks from the heart
• Embraces and cultivates a diverse and inclusive culture
• Is accessible and motivates and empowers staff

THE REWARD:

• Be the steward of a reputable, financially sound organization poised for even greater community impact
• Lead an experienced, passionate and talented management team and staff
• Work with a Board that is supportive, engaged, connected and a willing collaborator
• Partner with the community’s top leaders to shape the future of our region
• Play a role in creating a more vibrant, equitable and inclusive community

It is the policy of MOW to ensure equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local laws. 

MOW will offer a base salary in the $200K - $250K range and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance will be provided.

To apply please send your resume and a brief cover letter to:

Michele Plessinger mplessinger@gilmanpartners.com  or              

Barry Elkus belkus@gilmanpartners.com