Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

If you are a nonprofit executive who strongly desires to lead a reputable, high-functioning and community-centric organization, you could be the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DePaul Community Resources, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving children, families, and individuals with disabilities through the state of Virginia. This position is for the mission-driven executive who passionately connects with the need for all children, families, and those with developmental disabilities to thrive and grow in a supportive community. The Board desires a highly effective manager who can leverage the organization’s collaborative team culture and continue to support a team of professionals who value and promote work-life balance – a rare find in the nonprofit world. A visionary leader who brings successful strategic planning experience, the next CEO will have the privilege of leading DePaul Community Resources through the development and execution of its next strategic plan. This CEO has strong financial acumen and can creatively and strategically support the organization’s financial stability as industry changes cause fluctuation in dependent funding. The DePaul Community Resources CEO can seamlessly balance maintaining a presence in various communities across Virginia, interacting with key stakeholders, while ensuring strategic direction of the organization and juggling the daily demands of overseeing nonprofit operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

About the Position:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO of DePaul Community Resources is responsible for providing leadership in the overall operation and development of the organization including strategic direction, program development, operations, financial management, fundraising, personnel management, and community relations. Managing the organization’s $25.88MM gross annual budget ($11.8MM on a net pass-through basis) and $12.7MM in assets), the CEO will embody DePaul’s FIRST values of fairness, integrity, respect, safety, and trust while ensuring quality service delivery that aligns with the mission, values, and goals of the organization.

The CEO will join a team of 154 talented and competent staff, many with significant organizational history, passion, and expressed commitment to ensuring that the organization operates like a well-oiled machine. The next CEO will work collaboratively with the Executive Leadership team comprised of a Chief Financial Officer, Managing Director for Strategic Projects, and 3 Vice President positions – Marketing and Development, Development Disabilities, and Child and Family Services. The staff team of nine Service and Operational Directors execute DePaul’s mission through foster care, adoption, counseling, independent living, and programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

Key Priorities:

• Evaluate operations, staffing, and programs and work collaboratively with the Board, staff, and key stakeholders to determine strategic priorities, goals, and metrics that will form the organization’s next strategic plan.
• Be the face of the organization and improve awareness of the organization within the community and statewide through strategic educational, marketing and outreach efforts.
• Utilize best practices in fundraising methods to diversify and grow the organization’s funding streams to support operations, future goals, and growth.
• Advocate for the needs of children, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities at the local and state level while also advocating for local, state, and federal funds to support the organization’s mission and programs.
• Invest time and energy in learning the culture of the organization and establishing trusting relationships with staff, Board members, the community, and stakeholders while building upon the positive reputation for the organization within the industry and community.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To be considered, candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited institution, and progressive social/ human service experience including 7-10 years of social service/ nonprofit leadership experience. Candidates must have a demonstrated track record in development, programs, and operations. Knowledge of children’s services and/or developmental disabilities is highly preferred.

The Successful Candidate:

• is an empowering leader with impeccable integrity dedicated to supporting and preserving a cohesive team by eliminating silos, seeking commonality across functions, and working effectively to ensure a passion for the mission;
• possesses knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in nonprofit organizations and will offer opportunities for staff training and development to further support continuity of service, engagement, and retention;
• has a successful track record in program assessment and development, resource development, varied asset management, and building relationships with partners, donors, and board members;
• builds awareness of the organization, advocates for and is effective in explaining the services and mission of the organization to stakeholders, and effectively builds commitment with community stakeholders, other nonprofit organizations, and service consumers for the organization’s programs;
• has advocacy experience at the local government level and an understanding of local, state, and federal policies that impact and govern foster care, adoption, and programs for developmentally disabled individuals;
• is experienced in working with community and corporate partners such as city and county leadership, DSS, and Community Services Boards (CSB) to execute the organization’s projects and mission;
• creates and implements a development plan to raise funds from individual and corporate donors, as well as to secure grants from other funding sources;
• has knowledge of nonprofit governance and is experienced in developing, managing, and coordinating all financial operations, and ensures all investments and expenditures are handled and maintained according to Board policy and direction;
• is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and innovative with programming design and development;
• possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrable ability to effectively facilitate meetings, present publicly, and provide professional and appropriate business level written information utilizing various media;
• possesses well-developed interpersonal skills and abilities, diplomatically communicating and working with diverse personalities and populations;
• is resilient in the face of challenges and seeks innovative solutions to problems; and,
• is disciplined and values accountability with high expectations of self and others while also being an effective and respected leader.

Additional Information

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary range will likely be $125,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and qualifications. DePaul Community Resources provides a generous benefits package. Residency in the Roanoke area is preferred and regular travel to all organizational locations will be expected.

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click on the Chief Executive Officer – DePaul Community Resources - Virginia title. To learn more about the selection process, visit https://developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/, select “Client Openings” and scroll down to “Important Information for Applicants.” All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal – NOT the organization’s Employment Application portal, nor any other external website; it is not sufficient to send only a resume. Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application. Applicants must apply by September 18, 2022. Successful semi-finalists will be invited to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluation on October 20-21, 2022. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate. All inquiries should be emailed to hiring@developmentalassociates.com. DePaul Community Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The recruitment and selection process is being managed by Developmental Associates, LLC.