Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
| Organization | VisionGift |
| Date Posted | August 31, 2026 |
| City | Portland |
| State | Oregon |
| Type of Position | Full-Time |
| Primary Job Function | Executive Leadership |
| Educational Requirement | Master's Degree |
| Experience Requirement | 5-10 years |
| Salary Range | $215,000 – $250,000 annually |
Description & Details
Reports to: Board Chair and Board of Directors
Salary: $215,000-$250,000/year
Benefits: Insurance, 401k, PTO
Hours: Full-time, Exempt, 40 hours, Monday – Friday with occasional weekend or evening events.
Location: Portland, Oregon
About Us
VisionGift is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives through eye donation, transplantation, and research. Our mission is to Honor Donors by Advancing Sight for all Humankind, while providing hope and healing to individuals in need of sight restoring procedures. Our vision that Everyone has a Fundamental Right to See is supported through our education of the public and key partners about the importance of eye donation. Since our founding in 1975, we have helped facilitate thousands of corneal transplants and advancements in ocular research, giving recipients of the gift of vision a renewed sense of hope for their future. At VisionGift, we are committed to honoring the gift of donation and making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will develop, grow, and enhance the organization by working with the Board to provide strategic leadership and direction to fulfill VisionGift’s objectives and ensure the organization’s financial viability and growth. This position plays a key role in helping to build the Board and identifying prospects that can add critical skills and philanthropic capacity as appropriate.
The CEO will focus on increasing the visibility and awareness of VisionGift and ensure that the organization continues to remain at the forefront in the field, funding cutting-edge research and community engagement activities, and pursuing opportunities that benefit the eye-banking community.
A vital priority for VisionGift is identifying and securing financial resources, both public and private, to achieve the organization’s goals. VisionGift is more than 90% funded by fee-for-service operations, however we see a great opportunity to expand our impact with traditional fundraising. The CEO will have board support to consider growth opportunities through product development, industry changes, fundraising and contracts. Leading a dynamic staff of seventy-five plus, the CEO will currently supervise the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy & Operating Officer.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Business, Hospital or Public Administration or Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years experience.
- 7+ years of progressive management experience with exposure to non-profit entities.
- 5+ years successful management of financial oversight, budgeting, planning and meeting specific financial targets with demonstrated responsibility for the financial performance of a multimillion-dollar organization or business unit, including budgeting, forecasting, and achievement of financial objectives.
- Experience working with and in communities navigating health, medical, organ/tissue donation, or related fields.
- Proven track record in revenue growth from a variety of sources.
- Track record of effectively working with boards and staff to lead an outcomes-based organization.
- Familiarity and/or experience in developing, maintaining and maximizing relationships with a broad and diverse group of constituents.
- Experience leading strategic planning and implementation that enables sustainable maturation and growth of the organization.
Application Instructions
Nonprofit Professionals Now is proud to support VisionGift in filling this key leadership position. Applications must include a resume and a statement of interest highlighting your experience.
Application deadline: September 24, 2026
Apply at: https://tinyurl.com/visionceo