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Chief Executive Officer

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Chief Executive Officer

Kids’ Chance of America

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Lindauer was honored to bring this search to a successful conclusion in partnership with Kids’ Chance of America. Read the announcement about Chris Letsos becoming Kids’ Chance’s inaugural CEO.

Kids’ Chance of America is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing educational scholarships to children of workers who have been seriously or fatally injured on the job. With a network of state-level organizations across the country, Kids’ Chance ensures that young people facing financial and emotional challenges have access to the resources they need to pursue higher education.

By partnering with businesses, individuals, and organizations in the workers’ compensation industry and beyond, Kids’ Chance has built a strong and lasting impact, helping thousands of students achieve their academic and career goals.

The Opportunity

Kids’ Chance of America is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact.

The CEO will be responsible for executing the organization’s strategic vision, strengthening relationships with corporate and nonprofit partners, and driving initiatives to expand scholarship funding and awareness. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, mission-driven leader to shape the future of a national nonprofit dedicated to educational equity and opportunity.

The CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies that enhance the organization’s visibility, financial stability, and operational effectiveness.

With a strong foundation in place, the next leader of Kids’ Chance of America will have the opportunity to elevate the organization’s presence, broaden its fundraising efforts, and deepen its impact on the lives of students across the country.

The salary range for this role is $175,000-$225,000.

By admin|2026-09-23T21:24:54-04:00January 16, 2025|Comments Off

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Bob Giannino has had a transformative impact at the highest levels of nonprofit leadership by identifying opportunities for impact, making bold plans, and bringing people together to find common cause for the common good. A touchstone of Bob’s leadership is his conviction that the success of an organization lies in its people—a credo he has embodied and realized by building strong, inclusive teams and nurturing ecosystems where both individuals and institutions can thrive.

At Lindauer, Bob leverages his extensive executive experience to help organizations identify, cultivate, and retain exceptional talent. His thoughtful approach ensures that leaders are positioned to drive sustainable change and long-term impact.

Expertise

With more than two decades of experience across diverse sectors, Bob brings a strategic approach to talent development, honed through years in top executive roles and rooted in the understanding that people are the key to organizational success. At Lindauer, Bob draws on his deep knowledge of how strong talent acquisition, culture-building, and mentorship fuel institutional growth. His expertise includes building diverse and inclusive teams, aligning talent strategies with organizational missions, and scaling organizational impact through strategic growth.

For Bob, executive search is akin to completing a complex puzzle, where the right candidate represents a crucial piece that helps bring the full picture into focus. Bob thrives on the challenge of understanding the unique needs and dynamics of each organization, then strategically matching them with candidates who can seamlessly integrate and make a lasting impact. His ability to focus on both the immediate requirements of a role as well as the critical factors for long-term organizational success sets him apart in the search process.

Experience

Before joining Lindauer, Bob served as President & CEO of United Way of Massachusetts Bay, one of Greater Boston’s leading civic institutions, where his strategic leadership helped create greater opportunity, access, and equity across 140 communities in Eastern Massachusetts.

Prior to United Way, Bob served as the CEO of uAspire, the nation’s leading nonprofit focused on helping young people and families navigate an affordable path to a postsecondary degree. Over 15 years, Bob oversaw the transformation of uAspire from a small, local organization serving 1,000 young people in Boston into a national, award-winning enterprise reaching more than 25 states and 300,000 students each year. In addition to its direct service programming, uAspire’s policy and systems change efforts will lead to dramatically improved financial access to a college degree and economic opportunity for millions of young people.

From 2015-2020, Bob served as a member of the Management Faculty at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, a national leader in equipping the nation’s social impact leaders to boldly advance their organizations and missions, creating a more equitable future for all.

Throughout his career, Bob has been recognized by numerous local and national organizations for his contributions to and leadership within the nonprofit sector. In 2022, Bob was named an LGBTQ Trailblazer by the Boston Business Journal for his longstanding commitments to Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA community and, in 2024, he was honored by Get Konnected! as a DEI Champion and Ally. In addition, Bob was awarded the prestigious Barr Fellowship for his “outstanding contribution to the Boston community and potential to drive positive change for years to come.”

In 2025, Bob became Chair of the Board of Directors of Idealist.org.

Education

Bob holds an AB in Government from Harvard University and an Executive Education Certificate in Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management from Harvard Business School.

Valued and respected for the expert guidance she offers organizations before, during, and after leadership transitions, Maureen Huminik is a leading figure in nonprofit executive search. Her tailored, flexible solutions have been instrumental in shaping Lindauer’s approach to placing top-tier, mission-driven talent in a variety of roles across a wide range of sectors.

As strategic and forward-looking as she is nimble and responsive, Maureen partners with her clients to get to the heart of an organization’s needs. In the process, she often reveals critical insights that might otherwise remain hidden.

Expertise

Maureen’s expertise lies in her ability to build lasting relationships. This ensures clients are supported and understood throughout the recruitment process. Her nuanced and comprehensive approach to recruiting helps foster strong partnerships with her clients, and her innovative strategies help clients stretch their thinking and explore the kind of beyond-the-box candidates who drive organizations forward.

Maureen is particularly experienced with founder transitions, guiding organizations like Ronald McDonald House Charities, Double H Ranch, and the Scleroderma Foundation forward in these pivotal moments of evolution. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges of executive transitions, she helps organizations plan strategically for the future and navigate leadership changes of all kinds.

Maureen has placed executive leaders and other key positions for organizations such as Camp Sunshine, Catholic Charities of Boston and Chicago, City of Hope, Moffitt Cancer Center, Pace School, Scripps Health, Stanford University, and the University of Virginia.

Experience

Before joining Lindauer in 2005, Maureen’s career was shaped by roles in prominent Boston healthcare and social service organizations, including Newton-Wellesley Hospital, AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her background in marketing, research, and administration has equipped her with a broad skill set, enabling her to assist a diverse range of institutions effectively.

Since joining Lindauer, Maureen has become a leader in the field and a trusted advisor for CEOs and other top executives. The breadth of her work and the depth of her experience make her an essential member of any search team.

Education

Maureen holds a BS from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.