Chief Executive Officer, Marjaree Mason Center

Position Title: Chief Executive Officer

Organization: Marjaree Mason Center

Reports to: The Board of Directors

Position: Full-Time On-site. Exempt

Location: Fresno California

Salary: $190000 - 240000/year plus benefits

Marjaree Mason Center (MMC)

For more than four decades the Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) has been a cornerstone of safety healing and hope for individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Fresno County. As the regions leading provider of comprehensive domestic violence services MMC operates 24 hours a day seven days a week-offering emergency shelter legal advocacy counseling education and prevention programs that empower survivors to rebuild their lives free from abuse.

Serving thousands of adults and children each year MMC is guided by a trauma-informed approach that centers compassion dignity and equity. With a team of more than 150 dedicated staff and volunteers the organization partners closely with law enforcement schools healthcare providers government agencies and community-based organizations to deliver coordinated support and drive systemic change.

MMCs leadership in prevention intervention and advocacy has made it a trusted voice in advancing safety equity and justice throughout Central California. The organization remains deeply committed to building a future where every individual - regardless of background gender or circumstancecan live free from violence and thrive in safe healthy communities.

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides visionary leadership operational oversight and strategic direction for the Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) ensuring mission alignment organizational health and long-term sustainability. As the only position reporting directly to the Board of Directors the CEO oversees all operations programs and partnerships while embodying MMCs commitment to safety equity and empowerment for individuals and families affected by domestic violence.

As the public face of MMC the CEO represents the organization with authenticity and integrityadvancing its visibility strengthening relationships with donors partners and government officials and championing trauma-informed inclusive and equitable practices.

In partnership with the Board and executive leadership team the CEO sets strategic priorities drives accountability and fosters a healthy mission-driven culture that prioritizes innovation collaboration and compassion.

Impact Areas

Strategic Vision and Organizational Leadership

• Provide overall vision leadership and strategic direction to advance MMCs mission and ensure organizational effectiveness sustainability and growth.
• Collaborate with the Board and executive leadership team to develop implement and monitor strategic and operational plans that position MMC as a proactive leader in domestic violence prevention and intervention.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement while maintaining fidelity to MMCs trauma-informed values and service model.
• Partner with the Board to ensure strong governance effective communication and transparency in all major decisions and organizational updates.
• Serve as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Board of Directors and as liaison to committees as assigned.
  

Operational Excellence and Accountability

• Lead manage and hold the executive leadership team accountable for achieving goals upholding MMCs core values and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Ensure efficient and compliant operations policies and systems across all programs and administrative functions.
• Establish clear organizational structures roles and performance standards that support collaboration and effectiveness.
• Ensure legal regulatory and contractual compliance across all operations grants and partnerships.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and operational improvements through strong internal systems and processes.

People and Culture

• Lead with empathy and authenticity modeling inclusive and trauma-informed management practices that support staff well-being resilience and collaboration.
• Oversee recruitment professional development and retention strategies that empower staff and promote diversity equity and belonging.
• Foster a culture of transparency accountability and mutual respect throughout the organization.
• Ensure executive team and department leaders are well-supported cross-trained and held to clear standards of excellence and ethics.
• Encourage continuous learning professional growth and a shared commitment to MMCs mission across all levels of staff.

Fundraising and Community Engagement

• Serve as MMCs lead ambassador and chief fundraiser cultivating strong relationships with donors funders and community partners to expand visibility and philanthropic support.
• Partner with the Board and staff to foster a culture of philanthropy that inspires generosity and connects donor investment directly to MMCs mission and impact.
• Strengthen and diversify revenue streams through individual giving corporate partnerships foundation support and community-based fundraising initiatives.
• Align fundraising and engagement strategies with MMCs values of compassion integrity and equity to ensure authenticity and mission alignment.

• Bachelors degree in an applicable field (nonprofit management business administration social work public policy or related). Masters degree preferred.

• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive senior leadership experience including at least five (5) years in an executive or CEO role within a nonprofit human services or community-based organization.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing large teams (50) multi-million-dollar budgets ($10M) and complex programs.
• Proven success in strategic planning operational leadership and financial management.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and partnership development (individual donors corporate and government funders).

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Deep commitment to MMCs mission and trauma-informed philosophy with sensitivity to the dynamics of domestic violence.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds identities and lived experiences.
• Skilled in leading large multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration across departments and external partners.
• Strong fiscal and operational management skills with experience overseeing compliance risk management and funding diversification.
• Proven ability to cultivate donors manage grants and contracts and maintain strong relationships with funders and partners.
• Excellent communication and media skills; capable of serving as MMCs public spokesperson with confidence and clarity.
• High emotional intelligence ethical judgment and commitment to transparent inclusive leadership.
• Strong analytical strategic and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on solution-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with HRIS accounting software and productivity tools for data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.
• Understanding of nonprofit governance legal and regulatory frameworks for 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Exceptional writing presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate inspire and build trust at all levels.

• Medical coverage at $60/month for employee (dependent coverage available at pro-rated cost with Kaiser and Anthem options)
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance
• 11 paid holidays and generous PTO accrual (11 days annually; management-level accrual up to 15 days)
• California Paid Sick Leave and additional sick leave accrual
• Retirement plan with employer match

To Apply

Marjaree Mason Center has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations please contact Mariya Yurukova at or visit

Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion. MMC does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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