Fahrenheit Advisors is proud to be leading the search for the next CEO of Communities in Schools in Richmond VA. This is an incredibly high-impact role leading a well-respected and highly functioning organization doing critical work in Richmond and Henrico public school systems.
Position Summary
Communities In Schools of Richmond (CIS Richmond) seeks a visionary community-rooted and equity-driven leader to serve as its next President & CEO. The CEO will lead a trusted high-impact organization that partners with Richmond and Henrico public schools to surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The CEO will be responsible for executing a bold five-year strategic plan focused on deepening student-centered services expanding regional reach and strengthening organizational sustainability. This position reports to the Board of Directors and is based on-site in a beautiful office in Richmond position reports to the Board of Directors and is based on-site in a beautiful office in Richmond Virginia. CIS is currently serving 20000 students / 2400 case managed across 42 schools with their dedicated team of 65. This CEO will be responsible for a $5.3M budget.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Lead the implementation of CIS Richmonds Strategic Plan ensuring alignment with mission values and measurable outcomes.
- Champion a student-centered service delivery model that integrates social-emotional development data-informed practices and long-term engagement.
- Foster a culture of innovation empathy and excellence across the organization.
Relationship Building & Community Engagement
Build and sustain trust-based relationships with school district leadership principals families donors city and county officials and community partners.Serve as a connector across sectors to broker resources and drive collective impact.Represent CIS Richmond as a credible visible and respected voice in education and youth development.Fundraising & Advocacy
Lead fundraising strategy in partnership with the development team maintaining and growing relationships with public and private funders.Advocate for CIS Richmond with city council school boards and other government entities to secure appropriations and policy support.Leverage board relationships and networks to expand philanthropic and strategic partnerships.Operational Excellence
Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring program fidelity financial health and staff well-being.Build and maintain a high-performing mission-driven team with a strong culture of trust recognition and accountability.Ensure compliance with all regulatory financial and data reporting requirements.Board Relations
Partner with the Board of Directors to set strategic direction monitor progress and cultivate a culture of philanthropy and governance.Engage board members in meaningful ways including potential reactivation of school-based partnerships.Candidate Profile
Required Experience & Skills
Proven leadership experience in education nonprofit management or a related field ideally with urban school systems or trauma-informed youth services.Demonstrated success in fundraising advocacy and stakeholder engagement.Deep understanding of Richmonds racial political and educational landscapeor similar urban contextsPolitically savvy and comfortable navigating government systems and community dynamics.Strong operational and financial management skills including HR oversight and data-informed decision-making.Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate and graduate degree requiredMinimum of 7 years of executive leadership experience.Experience working with public schools especially in Virginia.Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in all aspects of leadership.Empathetic accessible and hands-off management style that empowers staff and honors their lived experiences.Personal Attributes
Passionate about youth and education.Bold optimistic and resilient.Excellent communicator and relationship builder.Not seeking a stepping-stonecommitted to long-term impact.While the CEO role demands high visibility and availabilityincluding evenings and weekendsthe organization prioritizes a healthy work-life balance for staff and expects the CEO to lead with empathy and respect for those boundariesRequired Experience :
Chief
Key Skills
Edp,Intelligence,Delivery,ABAP,Home Care,Lab Testing
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1