President & Chief Executive Officer

About The Greater Sacramento Urban League

As an affiliate of the National Urban League since 1968, GSUL pursues a powerful mission: to enable African Americans, other minorities, and the underserved to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. Standing at the intersection of Sacramento's rich tapestry of cultures and communities, GSUL transforms both profound needs and extraordinary opportunities into tangible results through direct services, advocacy, research, policy analysis, community mobilization, collaboration, and communication.

Committed to being the premier social services, educational, and technology training center in the Sacramento region, GSUL's record of success is built on collaborative relationships with individuals, communities, corporations, and government agencies-creating bridges between potential and achievement. The organization continues to transform lives through workforce development and revitalization, job readiness, education, literacy, economic development, and initiatives that enhance health and human quality of life.

The Position

The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the organization's chief strategist, chief advocate, and chief steward of mission, culture, and impact. The CEO is responsible for setting GSUL's strategic direction, leading a high-performing team, cultivating a thriving and equitable workplace culture, expanding the organization's reach and visibility, and ensuring program, financial, and operational excellence.

This leader must be visionary and deeply committed to racial equity, economic mobility, and social justice, while demonstrating the ability to build meaningful partnerships across diverse communities, institutions, and sectors.

The CEO will lead the development of strategic goals and objectives to ensure their implementation. This will include ensuring that services reflect research-based practices and measurable outcomes, creating a vision that reflects the needs of the communities we serve, and providing leadership that advances the organization's mission, strategy, and annual objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in organizational transformation and successful leadership through periods of financial and operational challenges. This leader must possess in-depth expertise in board governance, fiduciary oversight, compliance, and audit readiness, while building trust and sustainable systems that effectively serve the community and organization.

Core Expectations

• Strategic Leadership & Organizational Vision
• Lead development and execution of a multi-year strategic plan that advances GSUL's mission and expands impact.
• Anticipate emerging needs and trends to position GSUL as a regional thought leader.
• Align mission, programs, funding, staffing, and operations to maximize community outcomes.
• Grant Development & Revenue Growth
• Oversee diversified revenue strategies, including philanthropy, government funding, contracts, and fee-for-service.
• Manage the full grant lifecycl,e including compliance, reporting, and audit preparedness.
• Cultivate strong relationships with funders and partners.
• Program Excellence & Impact Management
• Ensure high-quality, culturally relevant, evidence-based programming.
• Strengthen data-driven performance evaluation and accountability.
• Promote innovation in workforce, education, digital skills, and mobility programs.
• Financial, Tax, Risk & Facilities Management
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and nonprofit governance standards.
• Lead long-term financial sustainability planning.
• Board Governance & Partnership
• Serve as the Board's primary advisor and strategic partner.
• Support strong governance practices and board engagement.
• Provide timely information and insight to inform decisions.
• Human Resources, Workplace Culture & Employee Engagement
• Foster an inclusive, equitable culture where employees feel valued and supported.
• Strengthen HR systems for compliance, performance, and professional development.
• Lead change management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Community Engagement, External Affairs & Public Advocacy
• Serve as GSUL's chief ambassador in the region and National Urban League network.
• Build strategic partnerships across sectors and communities.
• Represent GSUL in advocacy, media relations, and regional collaboration efforts.
  
  

Experience / Skills

• Minimum 7 years of executive leadership in nonprofit, public, or mission-driven organizations.
• Proven success in strategic planning, organizational transformation, and multi-sector collaboration.
• Extensive fund development and grant management experience.
• Deep knowledge of California nonprofit regulations and funding structures.
• Strong governance, fiduciary oversight, and audit compliance experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and economic empowerment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Integrity
• Instills Trust
• Drives Vision, Purpose, and Strategy
• Financial Stewardship
• Collaboration
• Community Focus
• Results Orientation
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Public Administration, Business, Nonprofit Management).
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Additional certifications in nonprofit, financial, or organizational management are desirable.
  
  

Greater Sacramento Urban League is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability status, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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