President and CEO

THE OPPORTUNITY AT THE MADISON AREA YMCA

The YMCA of Madison is seeking an innovative, strategic and community minded individual to serve as its next President & CEO. The President & CEO will build trust and extend the breadth and depth of a YMCA's reach across our service area. The President & CEO will lead collaborative efforts to grow and maintain productive working relationships in the community that enhances our reputation and furthers our mission and cause. Candidates will have the leadership skills and experience necessary to execute our current strategic plan and then advance our mission into the next decade. Successful candidates will be able to share a strategic vision for future growth in our increasingly diverse service area. The growth strategy should reflect our historic strengths, the organization's ability to grow on its own, and community partnership opportunities. Candidates should have operational experience and a financial track record in one or more of the following areas: childcare and early childhood education, youth development and/or fitness and wellness programs across the age spectrum. Also desired is experience with the following: Attracting and retaining high-performing employees through recruitment of a diverse workforce, offering competitive compensation and benefits, and creating opportunities for professional development and advancement. Providing resources and support systems to assure broad access to Y programs and services for residents of all backgrounds and income levels in our service area. Enhancing community wellness and wellbeing through programs and services that support the physical, psychological, and emotional health of all participants. Philanthropic leadership is equally important as operational expertise, so that contributed income and community benefits keep pace with overall organizational growth. Building on the Y's relationships with grant-making foundations and major donors, the CEO will lead community development efforts with other nonprofit organizations, the faith community, and local governments.

ABOUT THE YMCA OF MADISON

Founded in 1873, the Madison Area YMCA operates two campuses: The Family Center offers a broad range of fitness and wellness programs in a facility that consists of a multi-room fitness center, two swimming pools, a new multi-purpose gymnasium and a gymnastics center, plus spaces for enrichment activities. The F.M. Kirby Children's Center is the largest licensed childcare and preschool operation in NJ, service approximately 250 infants through preschool children.

Some Facts & Figures:

The service area consists of the NYC suburbs of Madison, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township and Florham Park, and portions of surrounding towns, with a combined population approaching 60,000. Midtown Manhattan can be reached by train in an hour. The Y has approximately 15,600 members and participants and expects $19 million of revenue in 2026. At year-end 2025, long-term debt totaled $3.4 million (incurred as part of a $20 million expansion of the Family Center in 2021); cash and investments totaled $4.8 million. There are approximately 120 FT benefited employees and 300 PT workers. The Board of Directors currently has 27 members, and there are dozens of program volunteers and supporters. The operating and capital budgets are based, in part, on the Y's strategic plan, which the Board approved in September 2023, following more than one year of research, analysis and community outreach. Staff and volunteers investigated and discussed ways to meet community needs and close service area gaps. From this work emerged a revised mission and three strategic priorities: well-being, belonging, and sustainable resources. Our Mission To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Madison Area YMCA provides quality programs and services for physical and emotional well-being. Guided by the core values of caring, honesty, responsibility, and respect, we aspire to be the center of a healthy community that includes and supports everyone. Our Cause & Values To strengthen the foundations of community and instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Our Culture:

The Y Experience

• The Y Experience is built from our mission and encompasses the values and philosophy by which we serve and operate. Welcoming
• We are open to all. We are a place where you can be yourself and find yourself in others. Genuine
• We value you and embrace your individuality. Hopeful
• We believe in you and your potential to do good in the world. Nurturing
• We support you as you become the best-version-of-yourself. Determined
• Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you

Current Key Strategic Initiatives:

Improving the physical and emotional well-being of our service area. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Assuring the organization has sustainable human and financial resources.

Membership:

Total Number of Members:

15,600

Branch Information:

The Family Center The F.M.

Kirby Children's Center Core Programs:

Aquatics Childcare & Education Competitive Teams (Basketball, Gymnastics, Swim, Artistic Swim, Volleyball) Fitness Gymnastics Health & Wellness Sports School of Performing Arts School-Age Child Care Special Needs Youth & Family Enrichment Y Ninja Gym Summer Camp Madison Chatham Coalition (Prevention and Reduction of Youth Substance Abuse) Project Community Pride (Youth & Teen Counseling)

Annual Support Campaign:

Current Year Goal:

$330,000

Prior Year's Total:

$320,000

Current Year's Progress Toward Goal:

$110,000 Total number of people receiving financial assistance prior year: 341

Recent Capital Campaign:

$10.5 million raised in fundraising $1million used from our endowment $5 million on loan Kirby Center $1.6 million total cost of expansion with $450,000 raised

CEO Direct Reports:

VP of Advancement, Marketing & Communications VP, Family Center Operations VP, Finance SVP, Strategic Management & Childhood Education Executive Advisor, Organization Performance Executive Advisor, Financial Performance Board of Directors:

27 members with the following standing committees:

Audit Board & Leadership Development Community Engagement Investment Finance & Risk Management HR & Child Protection Executive Financial Snapshot:

Current Annual Budget Size:

$19,125,283

Current Debt:

$3,419,461

Current Endowment:

$1,311,375 Last year operating net: $216,423 2024 previous year operating net: $436,170 2023 Previous year operating net: $279,638 ABOUT

OUR COMMUNITY

The Y's service area has approximately 60,000 people and consists of the Borough of Madison, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, the Borough of Florham Park, Harding Township (including Gilette), and parts of Morris Township. Our service are borders the service areas of the Summit Area YMCA, Greater Somerset County YMCA, Metro Y of the Oranges, and Morristown Area YMCA. The communities that make up our service area feature charming small-town commercial districts, excellent schools, and exceptional parks and recreational opportunities. Corporate employment is centered around health care, insurance, financial services, law, and consulting. Residents are known for their support of education and committment to community service; local organizations want to partner with the Y. Strong local partners include faith-based institutions, libraries, schools, and a variety of non-profits dedicated to environmental conservation, community safety and wellness, food and housing assistance, and youth development.

Information Sites:

City/County Website:

Madison Borough, NJ | Official Website Home

• Morris County, NJ Chatham New Jersey
• Home Chatham Township, NJ | Official Website Borough of Florham Park New Jersey
• Home Page Chamber of Commerce Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
• Stay Informed, Stay Ahead Morris County Chamber of Commerce
• Morris County Chamber of Commerce | 325 Columbia Turnpike | Suite 101 | Florham Park, NJ 07932 University/College Drew University Homepage | Fairleigh Dickinson University St.

Elizabeth's University County College of Morris (CCM) | Randolph, New Jersey Hospital System Morristown Medical Center Overlook Medical Center School System Home | Madison Public Schools Home | School District of the Chathams Home•

Florham Park School District Qualifications:

Criteria for

Candidates:

Accredited 4-year college degree and or equivalent work experience. Fiscally sound business management experience, with demonstrated oversight of budgets operating at or near $18M annually. Minimum seven years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees. Must be able to develop and strengthen community relationships. Have the ability to develop innovative programs, review, and enhance programs being offered or considered for both economic and effectiveness in broadening our engagement in the communities in which we serve. Strategic planning and Fundraising experience including annual campaigns and the securing of grants. A proven record of advanced fiscal management practices (e.g., endowment, capital management). Demonstrated success in developing relationships with grand-making foundations, corporations, government, schools, and others, cultivating major gift donors, leading to successful partnerships, and philanthropic impact. YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to achieve within 3 years.