Aspiranet CEO South San Francisco, CA

Active Searches CEO Company: Aspiranet Location: South San Francisco, CA Date Posted: September 15, 2026 Express Interest Download Position Profile (PDF) Make a Nomination Make a Nomination x Share: Download Position Profile (PDF) About Aspiranet Founded in 1975 with a single group home in Moss Beach outside of San Francisco, Aspiranet has become one of California’s largest and most successful social service organizations. Aspiranet is a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit organization with the mission of providing children, youth, and families with a foundation of support so they can thrive at home, at school, and in their communities. Aspiranet serves more than 35,000 California children, youth, and families each year from 44 community-based sites statewide. Aspiranet provides a spectrum of services in Northern California, Southern California, and in the Central Valley, including foster and adoption services, behavioral and mental health services, residential care, educational services, community-based family services, and emergency shelter. Aspiranet employs around 930 employees at 40 statewide sites with a $115M government funded budget. Aspiranet's Vision Aspiranet envisions a world in which all children and youth are loved and cared for and all families have the resources to thrive. Aspiranet's Mission To provide children, youth and families with a foundation of support and services so they can succeed at home, school, and in their communities. Aspiranet's core values define every decision they make and interaction they have. Respect: They approach their work with humility, honoring the experience, talents, and perspectives of their families. They build on strengths and support them in achieving their vision of success. Integrity: They are trustworthy and reliable. Their actions are motivated by an unwavering desire to do what’s best on behalf of their families. Courage: They strive to meet the needs of those in their care, embracing challenges, taking risks, and learning from setbacks. They are steadfast in staying the course in support of their families. Hope: They are aspirational in setting ambitious yet achievable goals with their families, creating empowering solutions side by side, during challenging circumstances. Learn more about Aspiranet by visiting https://www.aspiranet.org/about . The CEO Opportunity The Chief Executive Officer is the senior executive of Aspiranet and reports to the Board of Directors. The CEO is accountable for the full enterprise, its mission, culture, strategy, financial health, and operational excellence, and leads the organization alongside a seasoned executive team currently comprised of a Chief Operating Officer, Chief Program Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer. The CEO translates the board-approved strategic direction into organizational results, empowering the executive leadership team to drive day-to-day operations, while personally stewarding the agency's most critical external relationships, its long-term sustainability, and its standing in the communities it serves. Key responsibilities for the next CEO include: Board Leadership and Governance Support Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors and all Board committees, ensuring the Board has the information, analysis, and support needed to govern effectively. Attends all Board and Board Committee meetings; ensures preparation, accuracy, and timely distribution of meeting materials, minutes, and supporting documentation. Submits regular written reports to the Board covering agency operations, financial performance program outcomes, and other pertinent matters. Ensures that all agency operations are conducted within the standards, policies, and budgets established or approved by the Board. Proactively advises the Board on emerging risks, opportunities, and issues material to the agency’s mission and sustainability. Fosters an engaged Board of Directors, including recruitment, development and retention of board members committed to the agency’s mission and communities served. Executive Team Leadership and Organizational Management Leads, develops, and evaluates the executive team establishing clear expectations, accountability structures, and a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Fosters a cohesive, collaborative executive team that operates with shared values, transparent communication, and collective accountability for organizational outcomes. Ensures effective delegation of operational authority to the executive team, maintaining appropriate CEO-level oversight. Drives organizational planning processes, including operating plans, workforce planning, and multi-year strategic initiatives. Ensures the agency maintains current, comprehensive organizational structures and clarity across all levels. Strategic Direction and Organizational Growth Partners with the Board and senior leadership team to develop, refine, and implement the agency's long-term strategic plan. Identifies and evaluates opportunities for program expansion, new service lines, geographic growth, and strategic partnerships aligned with its mission. Monitors the external environment — policy, funding, and competitors — and adapts organizational strategy accordingly. Champions innovation and evidence-informed practice across all program areas. Sets the tone for paced and sustainable change management aligned with adopted strategic and business plans. Program Quality and Mission Integrity In partnership with the Chief Program Officer, ensures all programs are operated in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, with particular attention to licensing, rate-setting, and contracting requirements. Holds the executive team accountable for program outcomes, client safety, documentation integrity, and adherence to professional practice standards. Ensures programs operate within approved budgets and that program documentation, including cl