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Confidential

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Mission-driven organization providing support services to the local homeless community

Industry Non-Profit Organization Management

Type Non Profit

Founded 2008

Employees 51-200

Specialties

homelessness education innvotion and social enterprise

About the Role

The Company is seeking a visionary CEO to lead its mission of ending homelessness and creating a society where everyone has a place to call home. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the organization's strategic direction, ensuring financial sustainability, and expanding its impact both nationally and globally. This role requires a servant leader with a strong background in senior management, a passion for the mission, and the ability to embody the values of compassion, dignity, and practical action. Key responsibilities include leading with vision, building a future-ready organization, and expanding community engagement. The CEO will also be tasked with inspiring and empowering staff, overseeing a significant budget, and managing a large team and corps of volunteers.

Applicants for the CEO position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' of senior-level management experience, with a preference for those holding a graduate degree such as an MBA. The role demands a leader with exceptional financial acumen, a proven track record in fundraising, and the ability to foster strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a savvy marketer, capable of elevating the organization's profile and influence. They must be adept at leading a geographically dispersed team, and be prepared to travel, including international trips. The CEO will be expected to lead a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission-driven innovation, and to ensure that the organization's operations comply with all relevant policies and regulations.

Hiring Manager Title Director Human Resources

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

CEO/President Operations General Management Strategy