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Posted 1/15/26 · West Chester, PA, United States

Chester County Community Foundation is a philanthropic catalyst for positive change, strategically and intentionally engaging donors and partners to address the common good, transforming our region into a better place for all. As stewards of generosity, Chester County Community Foundation goes beyond mere administration, imparting smart grantmaking counsel and helping its fund advisors award impactful grants and scholarships throughout the U.S., with a focus on regional issues. The President & CEO will spearhead initiatives to advance CCCF’s strategic objectives to grow legacy philanthropy, working closely with staff, Board, fund advisors, estate planning professional advisors, community leaders, nonprofits and funding partners.

Posted 1/7/26 · Wilmington, DE, United States

Hagley Museum and Library (Hagley) collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise. Hagley is an indoor/outdoor cultural heritage site that explores the history of innovations in science, technology, and engineering through the du Pont story. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1972, Hagley was designated Delaware's first Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution on June 2, 2014. Hagley stands at a pivotal moment, balancing a rich legacy with the need to elevate and amplify its mission of inspiring innovation and the exploration of its historical collections. The current strategic plan, sunsetting in 2026, continues Hagley’s focus on the history, process, and outcomes of innovation. The new leader will have an opportunity to re-engage Board and staff in a strategic planning process to refocus organizational priorities and unite the organization around a shared vision.

Posted 1/6/26 · Lake Wales, FL, United States

Bok Tower Gardens (the Gardens) has offered some of Florida's most remarkable experiences to more than 20 million visitors since its dedication in 1929 by President Calvin Coolidge. Beginning as a nature preserve and native plant garden by its founder Edward W. Bok, the first section of the garden was opened in 1924 and was one of the first public gardens comprised entirely of native plants. The Gardens were designed by the Olmsted Brothers Firm, which had been working in the adjacent Mountain Lake Community since 1915. Today, the combined files of Mountain Lake and Bok Tower Gardens are the largest in the National Olmsted Archives. The next President will guide the Gardens through the last phase of the 2022-2027 strategic plan and build upon the strong success of the past years. In 2029, the Gardens will celebrate its centennial, and the next President will have the opportunity to lead the organization through that commemoration and drive excitement and fundraising initiatives.

Posted 1/5/26 · Kansas City, MO, United States

Harvesters – Community Food Network is a regional food bank serving northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri, including the Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka areas. Harvesters’ mission is to mobilize the power of community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger. Through a robust network of partner agencies and targeted initiatives, Harvesters provides a wide range of programs designed to support families, children, seniors, and communities in need. The President & CEO (CEO) will have the opportunity to build on the organization’s strong reputation, operational capacity, and long-standing partnerships while managing the complexities of a large-scale distribution network.

Posted 12/22/25 · Encinitas, CA, United States

San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG), a nationally recognized leader in plant conservation, science, education, and public enjoyment, seeks a collaborative and visionary President & Chief Executive Officer to lead the Garden into its next chapter. Since its founding, SDBG has inspired communities through its gardens, educational programs, and conservation initiatives. Today, the Garden stands at an exciting moment in its history, offering a unique opportunity for a visionary CEO to shape its future and strengthen SDBG’s facilities, collections, programs, and community impact for generations to come.

Posted 12/17/25 · Oakland, CA, United States

Chabot Space & Science Center (Chabot) is a nonprofit science center that serves Oakland and the greater Bay Area as a place for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning and engagement. Its mission and vision are to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and planet Earth. Chabot intends to build upon its 142-year legacy as an observatory and science center with the Oakland Space Academy (OSA). Based on Chabot’s successful high school STEM volunteer program, OSA will create a workforce development pipeline into the aerospace and technology sectors, extending into a 13th-14th year, focusing on rigorous hard and soft skills development and industry internships and apprenticeships. Simultaneously, Chabot continues to re-imagine the science center experience itself, with an increased focus on connecting people with facilitated learning experiences and fostering more community engagement in the development and delivery of museum programming, including a robust calendar of events and festivals. Chabot’s CEO will shape, guide, and execute the organization’s vision for the future.

Posted 12/15/25 · Moline, IL, United States

The Illinois Quad City Civic Center Authority (ILQCCCA) is a municipal corporation that does business as the Vibrant Arena at The MARK (the Arena) and is a quasi-governmental authority. The Arena, located in downtown Moline, Illinois, is a premier multi-purpose venue hosting concerts, sporting events, and community activities that enrich the Quad Cities region. The facility is owned and governed by the ILQCCCA which provides oversight and strategic direction through its Board of Directors. The Arena is at a pivotal moment, presenting a unique opportunity for a new leader to make a transformative impact. The Executive Director position requires a visionary, business-minded leader who fosters collaboration, innovation, and accountability while ensuring that the Arena continues to thrive as a premier destination for sports, entertainment, and community events.

Posted 12/1/25 · Milwaukee, WI, United States

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin (FAEW), the largest hunger relief organization in the state of Wisconsin, seeks a collaborative and visionary President and CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter. Since 1982, FAEW has worked to support neighbors in need through its network of nearly 600 hunger relief partners and trusted community-based programs. FAEW is at an important moment in its history, offering an exciting opportunity for a new President and CEO to shape its future after 43 years of successful work in Eastern Wisconsin. As the organization continues its vital mission to solve hunger in the community, it seeks an innovative and dynamic leader who will inspire collaboration, elevate awareness, enhance the organization’s cutting-edge approaches, and further expand a comprehensive vision for FAEW’s central role in addressing food insecurity.

Posted 11/19/25 · Fully Remote, Eastern United States Preferred

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), a national nonprofit organization that empowers and mobilizes students and adult allies to engage in positive change through leadership and smart decision-making, seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief ambassador, strategist, and fundraiser for SADD. With a strong foundation of a passionate staff, a committed board of experts and advocates, and a network of chapters eager for renewed direction and support, the organization is ready for a leader who can unify internal efforts while amplifying SADD’s voice nationally. Candidates will find a mission-driven culture, a collaborative team, and a community eager for bold, strategic leadership. With the groundwork laid for strategic planning and operational growth, the incoming leader will continue to focus on SADD’s financial strength, to enhance trust, and to position SADD as the gold standard in youth prevention and leadership.

Posted 11/19/25 · Jacksonville, FL, United States

The Jax Riverfront Alliance (JRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to stewarding a bold vision for Downtown Jacksonville’s riverfront through the implementation, activation, and enhancement of a world-class system of parks and public spaces. The founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jax Riverfront Alliance will build an innovative, collaborative, and sustainable organization that leverages substantial investment in premier parks and greenspaces to reshape and reinvigorate Jacksonville’s downtown for generations to come. The founding CEO of the Jax Riverfront Alliance will have a rare opportunity to oversee the creation of a public-private parks partnership that is ambitious in its objectives, broadly supported in its aims, and unconstrained by past precedent.

Posted 11/4/25 · Driggs, ID, United States

Friends of the Teton River (FTR), a nationally recognized conservation organization dedicated to restoring and protecting the Teton River watershed in eastern Idaho, seeks a collaborative and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. For more than two decades, FTR has combined sound science, community engagement, and partnerships with landowners, agencies, and conservation organizations to advance its mission of ensuring a lasting legacy of clean water, healthy streams, and a thriving wild fishery. The organization now stands at an exciting juncture—poised to expand its impact as regional growth and changing water use intensify the need for innovative, community-based conservation.

Posted 11/3/25 · Cotuit, MA, United States

The Cahoon Museum of American Art has served the Cotuit community, Cape Cod, and greater New England continuously since 1984, providing a rich experience of 19th, 20th, and 21st century American art unlike any other institution in the area. Heralded for its imaginative programming and creative shows, the Cahoon thoughtfully juxtaposes the old and the new, marrying historic and contemporary pieces in a way that situates the work of living artists within a broader narrative context and which proffers a novel perspective while remaining respectful of the artistic antecedents that created space for new ideas to emerge. The CEO of the Cahoon Museum of American Art is responsible for leading the museum in pursuing its mission, achieving its strategic and operational goals, and enhancing the museum’s reputation and amplifying its impact.

Posted 10/27/25 · New York, NY, United States

The Council of State Governments (CSG) is a nonpartisan, multi-branch organization serving the states, U.S. territories, and commonwealths, helping state leaders prepare for tomorrow’s challenges, today. CSG East, based in New York City, represents 18 member jurisdictions—including 13 U.S. states, five Eastern Canadian provinces, and two U.S. territories—and serves as a trusted convener and policy resource for the region. CSG East seeks a Regional Director to provide visionary, nonpartisan leadership as the organization approaches its next century of service. Reporting to the Executive Committee, the Regional Director will oversee all operations and staff, strengthen member engagement, expand partnerships and funding, and ensure organizational sustainability and impact.

Posted 10/23/25 · Concord, NH, United States

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF), a nationally recognized community foundation serving the state of New Hampshire for over 60 years, seeks a dynamic, collaborative, equity-driven leader to serve as its next President and CEO. It is an important moment for the Foundation, having recently reaffirmed its long-term commitment to its “Together We Thrive” strategic framework, which seeks “to help make New Hampshire a community where everyone can thrive,” and focuses on equity, making New Hampshire a more just, sustainable and vibrant community for all, and economic security for all the state’s residents. The Foundation seeks an accomplished and enthusiastic leader who is ready to powerfully advance the “Together We Thrive” framework in new and innovative ways.

Posted 10/20/25 · Monterey, CA, United States

Community Human Services (CHS) is a 55-year-old nonprofit and JPA serving Monterey County, dedicated to providing high-quality mental health, substance abuse, and homeless services to its 4,500 clients annually. Operating with a $17 million budget and a staff of 160 across 13 sites, the key opportunity for the next CEO is to strengthen the organization's infrastructure, diversify services, and solidify new revenue sources, particularly for its vulnerable homeless programs.

Posted 10/9/25 · Nashville, TN, United States

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and nationally as a Level II Arboretum, Cheekwood is distinguished as one of the leading Country Place Era estates in the nation. Formerly the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, the 1930s estate, with its 30,000-square-foot Mansion and 55-acres of gardens, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and art museum with furnished period rooms and galleries devoted to American art from the 18th to mid-20th centuries. The Vice President of Gardens will serve as a key leader and subject matter expert on collections, horticulture, and events among an engaged and experienced leadership team, as well as in partnership with the Board of Directors.

Posted 10/6/25 · San Antonio, TX, United States

Arboretum San Antonio (ASA) is a new dynamic and growing nonprofit association committed to environmental conservation, community engagement and inspiring a connection to nature. ASA has embarked on a one-year master planning process, engaging the community in envisioning and building an arboretum that truly reflects South Texas' rich and diverse heritage and culture. The plan was completed and revealed on May 10, 2025. The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will have the opportunity to develop, from the ground up, a fundraising department and strategic direction to guide resource development in the organization's start-up phase.

Posted 9/8/25 · Nashville, TN, United States

The Martha O’Bryan Center (MOBC) is committed to building stronger communities by addressing the root causes of poverty and expanding opportunity for children, youth, and families across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. On a foundation of Christian faith, MOBC delivers inclusive, high-quality programs in education, workforce development, community revitalization, and family success, alongside vital advocacy initiatives that aim to eliminate systemic barriers to upward mobility. The next President and CEO will lead these efforts, guiding MOBC through its next era of growth and innovation.

Posted: 9/3/25 · Mount Vernon, VA, United States

The mission of George Washington’s Mount Vernon is to preserve, restore, and manage the estate of George Washington to the highest standards and to educate visitors and people throughout the world about the life and legacies of George Washington, so that his example of character and leadership will continue to inform and inspire future generations. The Executive Director of Gardens and Landscapes is a new position at Mount Vernon, designed to integrate key teams to develop unified vision and strategy for continued growth and development.

Posted: 9/3/25 · Grass Valley, CA, United States

Animal Place is a 501 (c)(3) animal sanctuary and is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected sanctuaries dedicated to farmed animals in the United States. The Board of Directors is seeking an experienced leader to drive Animal Place’s mission and vision forward and lead operations, fundraising, marketing, and fiscal management.