Chief Executive Officer

Scion Executive Search has been exclusively engaged to conduct an immediate search for a visionary, relational, and mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on behalf of our client, Vine Maple Place, a highly respected faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of homelessness in communities throughout South King County. Vine Maple Place programs enable long-term stability and independence. This is a full-time executive leadership opportunity based in Maple Valley, Washington.

ABOUT VINE MAPLE PLACE:

Vine Maple Place is a community-centered nonprofit organization inspired by Christian values of compassion, service, and stewardship, committed to breaking the generational cycle of homelessness for single-parent families. Through a comprehensive model that integrates stable housing, livable wage, financial education, counseling, comprehensive children and youth programs, and personalized case management, Vine Maple Place equips families with the tools and stability needed to thrive.

Grounded in Christian faith, compassion, accountability, and long-term impact, the organization partners closely with local businesses, schools, government agencies, faith communities, and volunteers to create sustainable pathways out of homelessness. Vine Maple Place is recognized for its holistic, multigenerational, outcomes-driven approach and its deep commitment to preserving family unity while fostering economic independence.

Over the past 12 years, Vine Maple Place’s Stable Families program has scaled from serving 68 individuals to 5,500 in calendar year 2025. Today, the organization delivers industry-leading outcomes, with 95% of families achieving stable housing upon program exit and 92% maintaining stable housing one year later. These evidence-based, client-centered services are delivered through Family Hope Centers in Maple Valley and Kent, Washington.

Looking ahead, Vine Maple Place has an ambitious vision to expand impact by serving 10,000 individuals, reducing the service gap, and maintaining a 92% family success rate, which will be accomplished in part by opening an additional Family Hope Center in a surrounding community. This next chapter will require strategic scaling of infrastructure, fundraising, and teams to support sustainable growth and long-term community transformation.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic, operational, and external leadership for Vine Maple Place. The CEO will champion the organization’s mission, ensure financial sustainability, uphold strong governance in partnership with the Board, and guide programmatic excellence while strengthening community partnerships and expanding regional impact.

This leader will balance hands-on organizational oversight with outward-facing relationship development, serving as the organization's primary ambassador. The incoming CEO will build upon Vine Maple Place’s strong foundation, advancing long-term strategy, cultivating a high-performing team, and scaling the organization for sustainable growth and measurable community impact.

The CEO’s leadership will be rooted in a deep sense of purpose, measured by successful client outcomes, community transformation, and long-term positive change. This individual will lead with resilience in the face of uncertainty, a growth mindset, and a high level of emotional intelligence, fostering a culture of care, accountability, and innovation across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Mission Advancement

• Serve as the chief steward of Vine Maple Place’s mission, vision, and long-term strategic direction.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plans that expand impact for single-parent families experiencing homelessness.
• Ensure programs, initiatives, and organizational priorities align with community needs, organizational capacity, and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor and anticipate emerging trends in homelessness prevention and nonprofit service delivery to position the organization for sustained impact and growth.
• Lead with purpose-centered decision making, identifying opportunities within challenges and advancing bold, innovative, and transformational strategies.

Board Partnership & Governance

• Partner closely with the Board of Directors to assess risk and opportunities, support strong governance, and provide strategic leadership and fiduciary oversight.
• Provide clear, timely reporting to the Board on organizational performance, financial health, and strategic priorities.
• Support Board committees and engage in strategic planning, evaluation, and policy development.
• Implement Board-approved strategies and policies with operational discipline and transparency.

Fundraising, Partnerships & External Relations

• Serve as the organization’s primary ambassador and lead relationship-builder with major donors, foundations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Board to cultivate a strong culture of philanthropy and shared accountability for fundraising success.
• Oversee development strategy to ensure diversified and sustainable revenue streams.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, public agencies, and key stakeholders to strengthen Vine Maple Place’s regional impact.
• Serve as a compelling public speaker who strengthens the organization’s reputation and credibility and effectively communicates the organization’s mission, vision, and outcomes to inspire support and engagement.

Organizational & Operational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight of organizational operations in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and senior leadership team.
• Ensure systems, structures, and processes support effective delivery of high-quality programs and services.
• Lead and support the senior leadership team while promoting accountability, professional growth, and organizational learning.
• Foster a collaborative and values-driven culture that reflects the organization’s commitment to integrity, respect, and service.
• Model a servant leadership approach, empowering staff, removing barriers to success, and cultivating a compassionate, mission-driven environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

Financial Stewardship & Organizational Sustainability

• Oversee the organization's financial health and long-term sustainability.
• Lead the development of annual budgets and multi-year financial plans aligned with strategic priorities.
• Ensure strong financial controls, reporting practices, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
• Provide strategic oversight of organizational risk, including fiduciary, legal, operational, reputational, and mission-related risks.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen while aligning resources to maximize long-term community impact.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates a personal Christian faith and relationship with Jesus Christ that informs their leadership, aligns with Vine Maple Place’s Statement of Faith, and reflects a deep commitment to spiritual growth and service to others through community engagement.
• 5 years+ of nonprofit executive leadership experience
• Proven ability to guide organizations through high-growth phases with increasing scale and complexity.
• Leads with a servant leadership philosophy, exercising authority with humility, integrity, and grace while stewarding people as the organization’s greatest asset.
• Passion for supporting families experiencing homelessness and alignment with Vine Maple Place’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor engagement, and external relationship-building.
• Strong experience partnering effectively with a Board of Directors in governance and strategic leadership.
• Financial acumen, including oversight of budgets, audits, and long-term organizational sustainability.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, with high emotional intelligence.
• Creative problem-solver with the ability to navigate complexity, uncertainty, and growth.
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that fosters spiritual growth and a passion for community engagement.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This rewarding role offers a competitive salary of $175,000–$200,000 (DOE), complemented by a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous PTO program, 11 personal days, 7 paid holidays, sick leave, relocation support, and additional perks.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:

Vine Maple Place has retained Scion Executive Search, a US executive search firm specializing in nonprofit recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/14212.

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