Executive Director

About REACH CNY

REACH CNY is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals and families to live their healthiest lives. Through effective, inclusive, and community-driven programs, REACH CNY works alongside those it serves to improve health outcomes and strengthen long-term well-being.

Our vision is to be recognized as a regional leader in advancing health equity—partnering with individuals and families to help them thrive and building collaborative solutions that create lasting impact.

With an annual operating budget of approximately $2 million, REACH CNY is entering an important phase of growth and opportunity. We are seeking a leader who can build on our strong foundation while helping to shape and execute a clear vision for the future.

The Opportunity

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive of REACH CNY and is responsible for overall leadership, strategy, and operations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will guide the organization through its next phase—strengthening programs, expanding funding, and deepening community impact.

We are looking for a leader who is as comfortable in a boardroom as they are in a community setting—someone who can connect with families, partners, funders, and stakeholders while also leading strategically at the organizational level. This individual will also bring a strong commitment to team leadership, with the ability to lead, support, and develop a dedicated staff while fostering a positive, high-performing, and collaborative work environment.

Experience in nonprofit leadership (or a related field) is important, along with a strong track record of managing complex budgets and navigating grant-funded environments. Experience in maternal/child health, public health, or human services is not required, but would be a strong asset.

The ideal candidate brings a deep commitment to health equity and social impact, along with the ability to communicate the REACH CNY story in a way that inspires staff, board members, community partners, and funders.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide clear, forward-looking leadership aligned with REACH CNY’s mission and vision
• Partner with the Board to define and execute strategic priorities
• Lead the organization with a growth mindset and a focus on long-term sustainability
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Lead organizational growth and change management efforts

-Oversee hiring, performance management, and professional development of a dedicated team

Fundraising & External Relations

• Lead and advance the organization’s fundraising strategy, including institutional giving, donor development, grant identification/writing and revenue diversification, while helping assess and build long-term development capacity

- Identify and secure diverse funding streams to support long-term sustainability

• Build and maintain relationships with funders, community partners, and stakeholders
• Serve as a visible and credible ambassador for REACH CNY in the community

Financial & Operational Management

• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility, transparency, and compliance, including contract and grant compliance
• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure programs are effective and mission-aligned

Board Partnership

• Partner effectively with the Board on governance, strategy, and resource development, while maintaining appropriate distinction between governance and management responsibilities.
• Provide clear, regular updates on organizational performance and needs

Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community stakeholders
• Represent REACH CNY in public settings, including media and community events as needed
• Support advocacy efforts that advance health equity and community outcomes

Qualifications

Required:

• 7–10+ years of leadership experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Demonstrated success in grant writing and fundraising
• Strong financial management experience, including budget oversight and contract/grant compliance
• Experience leading organizational growth, change management, and strategic planning initiatives
• Experience working closely with a Board of Directors
• Exceptional relationship-building skills across community partners, government agencies, healthcare systems, and philanthropic stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal, and public-facing communication skills, including advocacy and storytelling
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and drive results
• Commitment to health equity, social justice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Optional Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in public health, perinatal health, human services, or related fields
• Familiarity with health and human service systems in Onondaga and Oswego Counties

Core Competencies

• Visionary leadership with a growth mindset
• Fundraising, grant management and donor engagement
• Financial acumen
• Strategic planning and execution
• Data-informed decision making and outcomes orientation
• Team leadership and culture-building
• Strong communication and public presence

Who You Are

• You believe deeply in REACH CNY’s mission and commitment to health equity
• You bring energy, vision, and accountability to your work
• You are comfortable leading through growth and change
• You can balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day leadership
• You build trust with staff, board members, and the community
• You value and actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000–$90,000, dependent on experience and qualifications. REACH CNY offers dental, vision, life, disability & health insurances, 401(k), generous PTO, 10 holidays and 2 floating holidays.

REACH CNY offers dental, vision, life, disability & health insurances, 401(k), generous PTO, 10 holidays and 2 floating holidays.