Chief Executive Officer | Camp Fire | REMOTE | $165,000 - $185,000

POSITION: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

• Reports To: Camp Fire National Board
• Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
• Salary: $165K-$185K annually
• Location: Fully Remote

 
POSITION OVERVIEW
The next national CEO will be a visionary leader with proven experience in nonprofit management, a passion for youth development, and an enthusiasm for fundraising who wants to leave a legacy that matters. Through our network of affiliates across the country, Camp Fire’s impact is far-reaching. It demands an inclusive leader who embraces strengths and collaboratively develops and implements the next strategic plan.
 
POSITION SUMMARY
As Camp Fire is a national organization with 46 affiliates in 24 states and D.C., the CEO must advocate for the engagement of affiliate leaders and remain committed to a culture of distributed leadership.
 
The CEO will partner closely with the National Board of Trustees in achieving key board goals. The national board of trustees is comprised of executive-level leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners. They are committed to Camp Fire’s vision and values; they partner with the CEO and staff, bringing expertise in strategy setting, policy, and fiduciary oversight. The ability to connect staff to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and foundations with significant capacity is essential. The CEO will be expected to dedicate time and effort to identify high-potential board prospects for the board’s consideration.
 
The CEO will both lead and support a strong headquarters team focused on meeting its obligations to the Camp Fire network. The affiliate Charter Agreement was completely redesigned, approved by the National Board of Trustees, effective as of February 1, 2019. The CEO and team will be expected to provide strong technical assistance and support to affiliates.
 
The CEO will lead innovation and transformative change. A top priority for Camp Fire is to continue to strengthen the capability of National Headquarters to collaborate with and support affiliates. The CEO will provide the strategic vision, creation, and implementation of the next five-year plan. The CEO must ensure application of effective business practices to ensure success.
 
The CEO will oversee a new strategy for headquarters/affiliate collaboration. National and affiliate leaders agree that the most effective strategy to secure more sustainable corporate and philanthropic support is through collaborative philanthropy-building. It will be essential for the CEO to lead the way in building credibility and trust in this program over time.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership

• Create and share a compelling vision for making a difference in the lives of youth and the community.
• Develop organizational support for the direction and priorities of Camp Fire.
• Raise funds to ensure the ongoing sustainability of Camp Fire.
• Provide oversight to leadership teams and strategic direction to ensure the effective operation and delivery of programs within Camp Fire and community.
• Ensure an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.
• Ensure that programs, services, and activities support youth development outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong governance of non-profit management to ensure establishment of and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to Camp Fire values and maintaining Camp Fire’s leadership position in advancing DEIA initiatives.

 
Strategic Planning

• Create and oversee stakeholder engagement of a new five-year strategic plan.
• Ensure and oversee the identification and evaluation of opportunities for improvement and implement plans for those improvements.
• Oversee the development of fundraising goals and participate in the cultivation and solicitation visits with development staff and board members.
• Ensure the development of the organizational succession plan for key positions.
• Anticipate potential partnering opportunities that could impact the organization.

 
Resource Management and Development

• Ensure the annual budget is funded and that the organization has adequate cash flow.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within an approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
• Effectively manage growth and long-term sustainability.
• Act proactively to secure the availability and reliability of funding sources and find nontraditional forms of generating revenue.
• Consistently recruit and retain talented people.

 
Relationship and Partnership Development (Internal and External)

• Articulate Camp Fire’s Mission to the community and show how it comes alive in key impact areas. Increase visibility of Camp Fire programs, services and activities and maintain good public relations.
• Develop strategic alliances with community leaders and local officials. Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, affiliates, parents, school officials, families, funders, and community organizations.
• Maintain active partnership with Board of Trustees, Camp Fire staff, volunteers, and affiliates. Identify, recruit and develop effective board members.
• Oversee staff liaisons to Board committees to ensure they are provided with the information and support necessary to fulfill their objectives.

 
Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least ten years’ experience in managing programs or operations in a non-profit agency or Camp Fire, with at least five (5) years in a leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of managing non-profit organizations, including financial management, supervision of staff, and resource development.
• Strong understanding of affiliate model optimization.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to organize, direct, plan, and coordinate operations.
• Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, and delegation.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Sophisticated fundraising background.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of
• Trustees, staff, community groups, and other related agencies.

 
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• This is a remote working environment.
• Work may require frequent evening and weekend work.
• Work may require frequent overnight travel.
• Experience managing staff working remotely.

 
CAMP FIRE'S CURRENT STATE
In the past five years, Camp Fire has been thriving with a brand revitalization, focus on inclusion, and expanding community partnerships. Camp Fire serves more than 100,000 youth and families every year, and this number of youth served continues to increase through innovative new programs and partnerships that reach beyond the school day.

Camp Fire is going into an exciting future as we embark on a new strategic plan for the next five years. Camp Fire has become a leader in diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) initiatives as they strive to make all participants and campers feel welcome and affirmed. In addition, significant work has been done to address and end cultural appropriation across organization. These will continue to be priorities and an emphasis on mental health and STEM education as we continue work in these areas started more earnestly in the post-COVID years.
 
ABOUT CAMP FIRE
Growing up is hard. That’s why Camp Fire connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves.
Camp Fire is an inclusive national youth development organization founded in 1910. With 46 affiliates in 24 states and D.C., Camp Fire creates safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves. We do this through a variety of powerful youth experiences and programs (i.e., camps, afterschool, in-school, and virtual), customized to meet the needs of youth, their families, and their local community. But the common thread woven through all our programs is relationships. This is how we support young people as they navigate the challenges of growing up in the world today and learn the life skills they need to thrive.

OUR VISION:
We envision a world where all young people thrive and have equitable opportunities for:

• Self-Discovery: All young people find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are;
• Community Connection: All young people find, build, and contribute to their community; they develop meaningful relationships with supportive adults and peers; they feel seen, heard, accepted, supported, and affirmed for who they are today, and who they will be in the future;
• Engagement with Nature: All young people experience the power and awe of the outdoors; they learn to respect, love, and care for our world.

OUR VALUES:
We are a values-driven organization today and since 1910. Our values are what guide us each day. They help us meet each moment in time and meet each young person where they are. When we began in 1910, the values of “Work Health and Love” underpinned our journey to building up youth. It was also just the beginning.
Today, we focus on what it means to be an equity-focused organization and how we can remove barriers to accessing our programs, so all young people have the opportunity to experience Camp Fire’s powerful programs and thrive.

• We are inclusive.
• We get outdoors.
• We prioritize relationships.
• We honor the power of young
• people. We are learners.
• We take action.
• We are responsive.
• We pursue impact.

 
CAMP FIRE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS CULTURE & BENEFITS
At Camp Fire National Headquarters, our goal is to support and engage everyone in the Camp Fire network so they can do their best work and provide high-quality programming that allows young people, their families, and their communities to thrive.

We’ve worked hard to develop an organizational culture that cultivates and upholds these core values: Respect, Compassion, Integrity, Honesty & Trust, and Collaboration. In 2021, we have begun the work toward becoming an equity-driven organization which is demonstrated in part by our organizational Statement of Inclusion:
Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, citizenship and immigration status, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.
We are largely a remote workforce with staff across the country. While we are highly collaborative, most of this is done virtually (even before COVID-19, 50% of our national staff was remote). This is  one reason we keep flexible schedules and value flexibility. We trust each other to complete tasks timely and to do high-quality work. We expect each other to show up in our roles and for the team and to work not just hard but smart. Our values reflect the standards to which we hold ourselves.
 
As a national headquarters serving a network of 46 affiliates in 24 states and D.C., you will find that everyone here is good at what they do. That is the beauty of a talented team in a trusting culture. We do great work individually and collectively.
 
Camp Fire offers medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverages effective the first day of the month following the hire date, subject to enrollment selection. A 401(k) plan with employer match is also available after one year of employment. Paid time off (PTO) accrues monthly for a total of three weeks per year. In addition, five sick days are provided annually, along with two floating holidays. Finally, Camp Fire observes eight paid holidays (which includes the Friday after Thanksgiving) and is closed the last seven business days of December.
 
Our Commitment
Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, citizenship and immigration status, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.

Camp Fire is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions. People of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ2S+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Camp Fire is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing professional development. Camp Fire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees as required by law. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment.