Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

• Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Inc.
• January 30, 2024
• Atlanta, GA

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About Girl Scouts

Every Girl Scout has her own curiosity, dreams, and talents—so when they come together to decide which of the thousands of Girl Scout activities to try, the sky’s the limit. Whether visiting an animal shelter, camping, hosting a dance-off, or filming a movie—they’re learning to take risks, trust their gut, and team up with others for good.

The secret sauce holding it all together? Courage, Confidence and Character.

Forever friendship is a powerful thing. It’s what gives Girl Scouts the confidence to be themselves, unapologetically. It’s what makes them feel safe enough to try new things and cheer each other on in tough times. It’s the support that can get them up on tough mornings, help them raise their hand in class, and even climb to the top of a mountain.

There are five outcomes that comprise the These outcomes help girls become responsible, productive, caring, and engaged citizens. Compared to non-Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts are more likely to :

Girls participate in Girl Scouts primarily through volunteer-led and staff-facilitated troops. They achieve the five GSLE outcomes by engaging in programs, activities and events focused on the following four pillars :

About Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (GSGATL) is one of the largest girl-serving organizations in the state of Georgia, as well as one of the Top Ten largest Girl Scouts Councils in the US. With over 20,706 members, and 8,031 volunteers, GSGATL covers 34 counties across the Greater Atlanta area. The organization has a budget of $17.5 million before depreciation, and $18.4 million with depreciation.

GSGATL is either influencing or paving the way in the following areas below :

GSGATL has a commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion not only with its programs like Journey to Justice, and all-staff trainings from the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, but also in celebrating its robust history with the District V Mural in Sweet Auburn and a related exhibit at the Atlanta History Center.

GSGATL has three camp properties in the Greater Atlanta Area :

For more information on GSGATL, please visit its

The Opportunity

The Chief Executive Officer will work closely with the Council Board of Directors to establish vision and to ensure growth and goal achievement throughout the council's jurisdiction. The CEO is accountable for ensuring the achievement of GSGATL’s overall strategic plan and is charged with leading all aspects of the organization, including but not limited to community engagement, program development, fund development, membership development and efficient operations, fiscal, and facilities management. The CEO will report to the Council Board of Directors and will manage a team of 7 direct reports. GSGATL’s staff size is made up of 125 regular employees and 225 seasonal / temporary employees throughout the year.

The CEO’s responsibilities include :

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics :

A Strategic Visionary and Leader

The CEO will have a very critical voice for GSGATL as well as GSUSA. This leader will demonstrate a high Emotional Quotient (EQ), functioning as a strong leader capable of leading proactively from the front, both internally and externally. They will consistently model exemplary leadership behaviors to inspire and guide team members towards achieving organizational goals. This leader will be responsible for managing a vision and purpose for GSGATL, bringing innovation and a “thinking outside the box” mindset to the organization. This leader will communicate a compelling and inspired vision and ensure the implementation of the organization’s mission. They will facilitate continuous and healthy growth by engaging their team in long-range strategic planning for achieving its mission and evaluating progress toward goals. The CEO will maintain a working knowledge of research and trends in girls’ issues and in youth development. This person will have strategic agility with an ability to anticipate future consequences and trends, along with their potential impact on the organization. The CEO will provide leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff and implement Board authorized policies and plans in a timely manner.

Expertise in Fundraising

The CEO will work tirelessly to build rapport and promote GSGATL with its many constituents and partners. This leader will have the skills to articulate the vision of the organization to its supporting community, attracting new and diverse partnerships. This leader will have familiarity with a wide range of fundraising channels and potential organizational funding partners in Greater Atlanta. The CEO will be data driven, strategic and innovative in ways to increase streams of revenue and endowments and have the ability to guide a future capital campaign if authorized by the Board of Directors. The CEO will cultivate and grow relationships to strategically increase GSGATL’s funding and donor base. This person will be able to reinvigorate and sell the GSGATL story to potential donors. The CEO will work in partnership with GSGATL’s senior leaders and the Board of Directors to set and meet membership goals for the organization. The CEO will have an inspirational approach to building collaboration and buy-in while generating support for the organization, continually innovating to help expand brand and reach.

Ambassador and Relationship Builder

The CEO will serve as the face of GSGATL and as an advocate of the organization. The CEO will be skilled at building and sustaining excellent relationships at multiple levels with varied constituencies including the GSGATL Board of Directors, donors, corporate and community leaders, volunteers, Girl Scout alumni, senior team, the staff, and GSUSA. This leader will work in close alignment with the senior team to ensure messages are consistent to all constituents, including donors and potential donors. They will bring a high level of intellectual horsepower and a curious, collaborative, and creative mindset to assist in the growth of membership and development of GSGATL. The CEO will have an inspirational approach to building collaboration and buy-in and generating support from constituents. This leader will be connected to the surrounding community that GSGATL serves, staying up to date with incredible things happening with youth in the community. This leader will be an articulate, charismatic, high-energy leader who can communicate effectively with constituents from a variety of backgrounds and successfully convey GSGATL’s objectives. The CEO will build upon a team-oriented approach to strengthen the internal culture of philanthropy organization-wide. The CEO will be someone who values transparency and fosters comradery throughout the organization.

Passion for the Mission

The CEO will be a Mission-Aligned professional with expertise in community building, brand management, and establishing strategic community partnerships. They will demonstrate a profound understanding of and embody the Council's mission and vision, ensuring alignment in all activities and initiatives. The CEO will inspire and motivate others to push the organization’s vision forward in a collaborative manner. An empathic, confident leader, the CEO will treat others with respect. The CEO will lead by example, understanding that at times, empathy is an essential quality. On the most fundamental level, the CEO will look for ways to enrich, empower, and care for the staff, girls, families, and communities that make up GSGATL. The CEO will navigate with a lens of equity and will have deep experience working in communities with diverse cultures and backgrounds. The CEO will be consistently focused on the future and how to best adapt the organization to its changing environment. The CEO will be an individual of unquestioned integrity, ethics, and values; someone who can be trusted without reservation.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $230,000 - $373,000 annually, with a bonus of up to 10%, plus a generous and competitive benefits package.

Contact

Ebbie Parsons, Marissa Delgado, George Theotokatos and Reyonia Whipple of Diversified Search Group have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials by completing a or email GirlScoutsATL@divsearch.comdirectly. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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GSGATL, in recognition of its responsibility to its volunteers, its staff, and the girls it serves, and in keeping with GSUSA’s Constitution and emphasis on pluralism, reaffirms its policy to ensure fair and equitable treatment in all its practices to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, age, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin.

GSATL has an anti-racism pledge that reflects who we are : an organization that is rooted in values set forth in our including honesty, fairness, caring, courage, and respect for self and others. All of these are hallmarks of Girl Scouts’ broader commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice.

Our efforts include combating discrimination, promoting respect, and creating a sense of belonging as exemplified through the Girl Scouts Constitution and the values of our Girl Scout Promise and Law.

This council is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to of race, color, religion, ethnicity, age, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or veteran status.

Diversified Search Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchO. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.