Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Grow America

 

Grow America seeks a visionary and mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next chapter of impact, innovation, and growth. At a pivotal moment for community and economic development nationwide, the CEO will have the opportunity to guide a respected, national nonprofit with a 55+ year legacy into an era of expanded capital deployment, deeper partnerships, and broader influence in advancing equitable investment in underserved communities.

 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for setting and executing a bold strategic vision that builds on Grow America’s dual strengths: delivering high-quality technical expertise and deploying catalytic capital to communities across the country. The next leader will steward and grow a diverse portfolio of financing tools, training programs, and advisory services that collectively support affordable housing, small business growth, and essential social infrastructure.

 

The CEO will serve as the organization’s chief strategist, external ambassador, and internal leader, strengthening relationships with public and private partners, expanding Grow America’s national profile, and ensuring operational excellence across a complex, multi-faceted organization. The CEO will lead and support a team of 85 professionals, including 7 direct reports, located across the United States, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results.