The Chief Executive Officer is the key management leader of Churches United for the Homeless. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for stewarding the mission of Churches United for the Homeless through programmatic leadership, financial oversight, strategic planning, and overall management of the organization and its collaborative partnerships. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Board Governance: Works with the Board of Directors to fulfill the organization mission.

Responsible for leading Churches United for the Homeless in a manner that supports and guides the organizations mission as defined by the Board of Directors and General Members.

Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

Work with the Board President to prepare agenda for Board meetings.

Attend all regular Board meetings and committee meetings as needed.

Initiate policy recommendations for the Board.

• Financial Performance and Viability:

• Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Churches United for the Homeless, to include submission to the Board a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support Churches United for the Homeless mission.

• Organization Mission and Strategy:

• Works with board, leadership team, and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
• Responsible for implementation and execution of strategic and short term plans.
• Share responsibility with the Board for development of strategic plans.
• Responsible for ensuring that case management and other direct services are delivered in keeping with the ethics and guidelines governing accepted practice, especially as relates to privacy, mandated reporting, and the avoidance of dual relationships.
• Responsible for the enhancement of Churches United for the Homeless image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with professional, congregational, civic and private organizations.

a. This includes speaking, and, as invited, preaching in local congregations, not to exceed two engagements per month. Honoraria will be directed to Churches United, not to the ED. Reimbursable expenses will be paid by CUFH.

b. Requests to lead worship services during daytime work hours will be considered on a very limited basis, and cannot interfere with regular job duties. This type of work should not exceed more than one (1) engagement every 3-4 months.

4) Organization Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.

• Responsible for effective administration of Churches United for the Homeless operations. Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
• Ensure that all staff is adequately supervised and receive an annual performance review, if required.
• Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into on behalf of the organization.

Professional Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in a field germane to the mission of Churches United is required; additional graduate study in a field related to the mission of Churches United is preferred.
• Five or more years of nonprofit management experience.
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Ability to convey a vision of Churches United for the Homeless present needs and future goals to staff, board, member organizations, volunteers, and donors.
• Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, oversee, respect, and collaborate with staff.
• Strong public speaking ability.

Actual Job Responsibilities:

1. Planning and operation of annual budget.

2. Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.

3. Serving as the Churches United for the Homeless primary spokesperson to the organizations constituents, the media, and the general public.

4. Establishing and maintaining relationships with various organizations throughout the community and state, and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance the organizations mission.

5. Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and overall visibility of the organization.

6. Supervising and collaborating with staff. Ensure regular and open communications between all parties and the ED. Ensure cooperation and harmony between Leadership, staff, and the Board.

7. Initiating ongoing strategic planning and the implementation of strategic plans.

8. Overseeing the organization of the Board and committee meetings.

9. Overseeing marketing and other communications efforts.

10. Reviewing and approving contracts for services.

11. Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

• A bachelors degree in a field germane to the mission of Churches United is required; additional graduate study in a field related to the mission of Churches United is preferred.
• Five or more years of nonprofit management experience.
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Ability to convey a vision of Churches United for the Homeless present needs and future goals to staff, board, member organizations, volunteers, and donors.
• Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, oversee, respect, and collaborate with staff.
• Strong public speaking ability.