On-Ramps · 9 hours ago
CEO at StreetWise Partners
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveOn-Ramps is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for StreetWise Partners, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to driving economic mobility through mentorship. The CEO will lead the organization in advancing its mission while driving strategic growth, financial sustainability, and operational excellence, partnering closely with senior leadership and stakeholders.
ConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Lead and execute a bold, multi-year strategy in partnership with the Board and Executive Team, assessing our current program model / competitive landscape, building on the existing strategy, and positioning StreetWise Partners for its next phase of scale and impact
Translate vision into action, setting clear priorities, metrics, and accountability measures, while maintaining flexibility to adapt as conditions evolve
Bring a disciplined and pragmatic approach to strategic planning, determining where to invest, streamline, or redirect efforts in response to a competitive and evolving funding environment
Develop a model for scalability by clearly articulating how StreetWise Partners grows its impact, revenue, and reach without compromising program quality or culture
Serve as a visible, compelling champion for economic mobility and workforce equity, representing StreetWise Partners as a trusted voice and thought leader across nonprofit, corporate, and philanthropic communities
Grow a diversified, sustainable base of contributed revenue by building authentic, long-term relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners
Bring a strong strategic sales and partnership mindset to fundraising, understanding how to position value, steward relationships, and compete effectively for philanthropic dollars
Leverage and scale StreetWise Partners' unique model that creates shared value by delivering life-changing outcomes for job seekers and meaningful, high-impact volunteer experiences for corporate partners
Inspire confidence and commitment through authenticity, charisma, and clarity, mobilizing supporters to invest time, talent, and resources in the mission
Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing Executive Team, building trust quickly and unlocking the full potential of leaders, consultants, and staff across the organization
Drive program excellence through data, evaluation, and learning, ensuring StreetWise Partners continues to deliver an exceptional experience for job seekers and volunteers
Model a hands-on, ‘roll-up-your sleeve's leadership style, encouraging collaboration and empowering others
Preserve and advance an organizational culture which is inextricably linked to its mission, championing equity, inclusion, and belonging across all facets of the organization
Partner closely with a deeply engaged Board, leveraging its expertise and commitment
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated passion for StreetWise Partners' mission to drive career mobility and ensure that adults from underserved communities can develop strong professional fluency and resiliency
Ability to balance a deep commitment to mission with a strong business mindset, believing in the power of private-sector partnerships to drive social impact
Demonstrated experience leading bold, multi-year strategies in partnership with a Board and Executive Team, positioning the organization for scale, sustainability, and increased impact
Demonstrated track record of developing and executing strategies to achieve ambitious goals, including driving and accelerating organizational growth
Proven ability to translate vision into execution, setting clear priorities, metrics, and accountability structures while adapting to changing conditions and constraints
Strong strategic judgment in resource allocation, with experience making disciplined decisions about where to invest, streamline, or pivot in a competitive and evolving funding environment
Track record as a visible external leader and revenue generator, building diversified, sustainable funding through authentic relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners
Experience leveraging partnership-driven models for scale, aligning mission impact with value creation for corporate, philanthropic, volunteer, and alumni stakeholders
Proven people and organizational leader, with experience coaching senior teams, partnering closely and effectively with an engaged Board, fostering a mission-aligned, inclusive culture, and driving program excellence through data and learning
Company
On-Ramps
On-Ramps is a full-service search firm that helps mission-driven organizations within the social sector recruit the best talent available.
Founded in 2006
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Harry W.
Founding Partner
Nakia James-Jenkins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Partner & Head of HR & Operations
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