Chief Executive Officer

WELD’s mission is to develop and advance women’s leadership to strengthen the economic prosperity of the communities it serves. We provide women with specific tools and skills to enhance their individual economic status. Our efforts help mobilize women to become more active participants in the leadership of area businesses, civic organizations and government. We build programs, events, and a community to support leadership development and business growth.Position SummaryLead WELD as its Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Directors. This role provides strategic vision and operational leadership to grow impact, diversify revenue, strengthen chapters, and strengthen operational capacity while preserving WELD’s volunteer-driven culture.The CEO will lead an established national platform with the opportunity to expand women’s leadership, strengthen corporate partnerships and build a more sustainable model for long-term impact.This is a full time, remote location located in Columbus, Ohio.ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Governance: Partner with the Board to finalize and implement a 3‑year strategic plan; translating high-level strategy into annual operational plans and measurable KPIs.Fundraising & Partnerships: Lead overall fundraising strategy, including the hiring of a Development Director, while actively engaging the Board Development Committee to grow and diversify revenue.Brand, Communications & External Relations: Serve as primary spokesperson to strengthen WELD’s national profile, cultivate strategic partnerships, and drive initiatives for chapter and member recruitment and retention.Programs, Impact & Chapters: Ensure successful execution of programs and chapter activities to ensure measurable outcomes, clear ROI, and participant impact; enhance the member and volunteer experience to ensure WELD remains a premier destination for building community connections. Ability to make recommendations to streamline, enhance, or eliminate programs as needed.Team & Operations: Build, lead, and retain a high-performing team of staff, contractors and volunteers by promoting an inclusive, data‑driven, and collaborative organizational culture.Financial & Operational Management: Oversee budgeting, cash flow, financial controls, and vendor contracts to ensure a sustainable financial model and provide transparent, timely reporting to the Board.Infrastructure & Systems: Deploy or refine core systems, including donor CRM and program impact dashboard, to drive data-informed decision making needed for scalable, measurable growth.Risk Management: Ensure organizational compliance with all legal, regulatory, and financial requirements; identify and mitigate operational, reputational, and fiscal risks to ensure long-term sustainability.Position QualificationsTrack record of demonstrated success as a senior leader, including nonprofit executive experience or equivalent multisite/mission-driven leadership.Demonstrated fundraising success (major gifts, institutional funders, earned revenue, events).Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and fiscal controls.Proven ability to work with and strengthen volunteer boards and chapters.Excellent external-facing communication, coalition building, and spokesperson skills.Demonstrated ability to inspire, lead and manage teams.Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive leadership.Demonstrated success leading strategic evolution, modernizing organizational models and translating vision into actionable priorities that drive sustainable growth and long term impact.Experience building strong partnerships with Board of Directors, fostering alignment around strategic priorities and engaging board members as active partners in organizational growth, governance and resource development.Exceptional relationship building skills and ability to cultivate meaningful partnerships with corporate executives, community stakeholders & partners and leaders to expand organizational reach and influence.Work ExpectationsRemote role based in Columbus, OH; regular travel to events, chapter and partner meetings required.Full time; flexible schedule to meet stakeholder needs.