Leadership Ohio CEO Search Brief
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Reports to: Board of Directors
Location: Statewide (based in Ohio)
About Leadership Ohio
Leadership Ohio is the state's premier civic leadership program, uniting talented professionals to explore public affairs, build cross-sector and bipartisan networks, and drive statewide impact. Founded with a mission to develop civic-minded leaders, the program engages fellows through immersive programming and dynamic dialogue across ideologies and sectors.
The Opportunity
Leadership Ohio seeks a strategic, mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. The Executive Director is the sole full-time executive responsible for leading all facets of Leadership Ohio, including strategic direction, fundraising, public representation, program delivery, and board partnership. This individual must operate with both entrepreneurial agility and operational discipline, elevating the visibility and sustainability of the organization while engaging leaders across Ohio.
Key Responsibilities
Drive strategic direction of organization including execution of plan
Lead fundraising strategy and execution (100% accountability)
Oversee statewide fellowship program and alumni engagement
Serve as primary spokesperson and manage visibility
Manage operations, budget, staff and volunteers
Foster strong collaboration with board, volunteers, and civic leaders
Ideal Candidate Profile
Proven success in fundraising and financial strategy
Experience leading a small or entrepreneurial organization
Strong public presence and nonpartisan communication style
Demonstrated ability to manage operations and staff
History of resilience under pressure
Reporting & Key Stakeholders
Reports to the Board of Directors. Works closely with alumni, volunteers, program partners, donors, and statewide civic leaders.
Success Metrics
Achievement of fundraising goals
Program quality and alumni engagement
Strategic execution and board alignment
Statewide visibility and nonpartisan public presence
Compensation & Timeline
Salary range $110k - $130k , complete benefits package to be confirmed. Effective start date January 5th 2026