Chief Executive Officer

6 days ago

Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand FEMINIST Full time

Chief Executive Officer & President

Founded in 1932, the Boston Municipal Research Bureau (Research Bureau) is a cornerstone of Boston's civic landscape, dedicated to providing rigorous, data-driven research, analysis, and recommendations regarding the city's services and finances. Renowned for its independence and objectivity, the Research Bureau serves as a trusted and vital resource to its members, policymakers, elected officials, journalists, and the public.

The Research Bureau helps promote a more efficient, effective, and responsible city government by:

  1. Providing expert research and fact-based insights to initiate or support constructive action.
  2. Proactively tracking city operations and finances.
  3. Fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors on critical policy issues affecting the delivery of city services, promotion of economic health, and improved quality of life in Boston.
  4. Serving as a valued source for accurate information and opinion to Research Bureau members, government officials, the media, and the public.
  5. Promoting better public understanding of issues to stimulate informed citizen participation in city affairs.
  6. Addressing evolving challenges and opportunities critical to Boston's future.

The Opportunity

The next Chief Executive Officer and President (CEO) of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau will inherit a remarkable legacy of being an indispensable voice for fiscal responsibility and government efficiency and effectiveness in Boston. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a strategic leader to build on this legacy, guiding the Research Bureau into its next chapter with a renewed focus on its mission to provide objective and impartial research and policy analysis in addressing the key challenges and opportunities facing Boston today.

To advance this impactful mission, the CEO has the opportunity to:

  1. Safeguard independence, objectivity, and public trust by producing fact-based, timely, impartial research and independent oversight that earns respect across the political spectrum.
  2. Preserve the City's fiscal health and address evolving urban challenges such as housing affordability, climate resilience, transportation, and economic inequality by delivering insightful and actionable analysis and recommendations.
  3. Maximize the Research Bureau's impact through effective communication strategies to an array of audiences.
  4. Ensure the Research Bureau's financial sustainability through innovative ways to expand membership, increase event sponsorships, and build effective philanthropic fundraising.

Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Executive Committee, the CEO is charged with sustaining and enhancing the Boston Municipal Research Bureau's operational and financial health while providing clear and thoughtful leadership to the staff.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will display the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

  1. Strategic, Adaptable Leader: Work with board leaders to envision the future and develop a clear roadmap to achieve strategic objectives.
  2. Research-Driven and Policy-Savvy: Uphold the Research Bureau's reputation for producing high-quality, data-driven research, analysis, and recommendations.
  3. Independent and Objective: Maintain the Research Bureau's independence from electoral politics, acting as a neutral, fact-based voice.
  4. Communicator and Relationship Builder: Serve as a visible, articulate leader and spokesperson for the Research Bureau.
  5. Fundraiser and Resource Developer: Lead efforts to increase revenue and generate additional funding sources.
  6. Champion of Operational Performance and People: Oversee the Research Bureau's operations, ensuring quality performance and efficient use of resources.
  7. Proponent of Best Practices in Nonprofit Governance: Ensure that the Research Bureau adheres to the highest standards of nonprofit governance.

In addition, strong candidates will offer:

  1. Master's degree in law, business, and/or public policy preferred, with 10+ years of experience.
  2. Understanding of municipal government, finance, and policy.
  3. Ability to develop and execute a high-quality, data-driven research agenda.
  4. Skilled, persuasive communicator, able to clearly frame complex issues.

Measures of Success

In Year One:

  1. Lay the groundwork for strategic planning by completing an organizational assessment.
  2. Establish presence as a visible, respected civic leader.
  3. Ensure that the Research Bureau's research agenda bolsters its reputation.
  4. Achieve measurable progress in increasing the Research Bureau's revenue streams.
  5. Implement best practices in nonprofit governance.
  6. Begin the modernization of digital and data management tools.

Beyond Year One:

  1. Engage the Board of Directors in strategic planning.
  2. Demonstrate the Research Bureau's continued relevance and impact.
  3. Grow revenue to ensure the Research Bureau's long-term financial health.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $185,000 – $200,000 with a competitive benefits package.

Contact

Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group has been exclusively retained for this engagement.

Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at

The Boston Municipal Research Bureau is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

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