Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul · 1 day ago
Chief Executive Officer
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expInterfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul (IFA) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide overall leadership and management, ensuring the integration of IFA’s mission in its actions and policies. The CEO will be responsible for strategic development, program planning, fundraising, and staff leadership, while maintaining strong relationships with the Board and community stakeholders.
CollaborationCommunitiesNon ProfitSocial
Hiring Manager
Peter Olsen
Responsibilities
Commitment to the IFA mission and Vision. Demonstrated passion for the mission of IFA
Able to articulate and promote the mission with multiple audiences including staff, donors, volunteers, faith congregations, broader community
Lead with cultural humility and accountability to the communities most impacted by IFA’s work
Uphold IFA’s interfaith identity while navigating complex social, political, and community environments
Strategic Development and Organizational Sustainability. Working in partnership with the Board, the CEO sets a clear, mission-aligned strategy and measurable goals that ensure both near-term stability and long-term sustainability
Demonstrate a commitment to racial, ethnic, and religious diversity and inclusion
Provide thought leadership, where appropriate
Track, evaluate, and report progress toward strategic goals using data-informed dashboards and outcomes
Lead multi-year strategic planning, including financial modeling, scenario planning, and risk assessment
Balance mission impact with financial viability, making recommendations to the Board as necessary
Guide the organization through periods of change, restructuring, or realignment to ensure long-term health
Program Development, Planning, and Administration. Initiate and facilitate, with the Board and staff, effective long- and short-range program planning processes, which enable IFA to fulfill its mission through vital, effective, and needed programs
Oversee the operations of all IFA programs. Work with the department directors to outline the scope of each program and to set annual goals and means for evaluation
Lead portfolio-level decision-making, including program expansion, redesign, integration, or sunsetting based on impact, cost, and strategic alignment, consistent with the mission and objectives of IFA
Ensure programs are responsive to community needs and grounded in trauma-informed and equity-centered practices
Foster cross-department collaboration to eliminate silos and strengthen organizational effectiveness
Fund Development/Advancement. Create strategic direction and vision and lead an effective program of fundraising
Develop and maintain relationships in the non-profit community with heads of foundations, other non-profits, major individual donors and potential donors, congregations
Be seen as a thought leader in the non-profit/foundation world by being current on literature and providing briefings for various foundation and non-profit groups
Oversee the major gift, grants management, events, annual campaign
Lead and support diversified revenue strategies, including philanthropy, public funding, partnerships, and earned income where appropriate
Staff Leadership and Development. Oversee the work of the senior leadership team, and of all staff through direct reports
Recruit, train, and retain strong individuals for senior leadership positions and oversee the recruitment and training of all staff
Maintain clear communication with staff to ensure that everyone understands IA’s vision, mission, and strategy
Maintain clear, fair, anti-racist and effective personnel policies/administration
Coach, mentor, and encourage continuing personal and professional growth and collaboration among staff. Ensure that succession planning is implemented for all key positions
Maintain a positive organization culture that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative
Financial Planning and Management. Oversee the work of staff who prepare the Annual Budget, maintain, and control all expenditures, ensure proper record keeping, and authorize timely payments of bills and fulfillment of other contractual agreements
Work with CFO/COO, Executive committee, and Operations Committee to ensure thorough and timely understanding of financial status and issues
Lead cost-containment, right-sizing, and facilities or capital planning decisions when necessary
Ensure appropriate internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance with legal and contractual obligations
Boards and Committees. Provide the Board and its member with needed information, context, and staff services to fulfill its fiduciary and policy oversight roles and ensure the effective functioning of the IA Board and all Committees maintain strong working relationships with Board officers and members and effectively use Board members to further the organization’s mission
Prepare agendas, and reports, and participate in the Executive Committee and full Board meetings, including financial information, strategic plan activities and programmatic updates, and challenges and opportunities
Recruit Board members to ensure the Board reflects the diverse communities that IFA serves, and includes the skills and backgrounds needed for the organization
Inform and advise the Board on organizational risks, opportunities, and strategic tradeoffs
Community Engagement and External Relations. Build and maintain positive relationships and with leaders and organizations in faith communities, elected officials, governmental leaders, and the broader community
Establish IFA as a respected thought leader, viewed as an important community partner
Be a good partner with other organizations to get things done
Represent IFA on community boards and committees that do work congruent with IFA’s strategic plan
Navigate complex political and funding environments with integrity and strategic judgment
Manage reputational risk and public communications
Public Relations and Collaborative Community Planning. Oversee the development and implementation of an effective program of communication, so that IFA’s various publics are kept well informed of activities/programs and are motivated to support and participate in IFA’s work
Legal Compliance, Risk Management. Assure compliance with current legal and statutory requirements as well as with defined internal IA personnel and administrative policies
Ensure all contracts are completed within appropriate guidelines
Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Directors
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in progressively responsible leadership positions in developing and operationalizing strategies which advanced an organization to the next stage of growth
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
A high level of skill in coaching and managing staff and high-performance teams, setting objectives, and building accountability and commitment and developing others to build capacity. Skilled in assessing and retaining talent
Experience in building organizational cultures with a high level of employee engagement
Expertise in guiding organizations through change
Skills in working with a Board of Directors and other constituents with a high ability to cultivate relationships
Strong connections and relationship building skills across private, public, and corporate sectors
An enthusiastic communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills
Ability to oversee and support multidisciplinary projects and build organizational collaboration
Exhibits a high degree of ethical conduct, integrity, confidentiality, and professional behavior
Preferred
Passion for the mission of IFA and the individuals served
An inclusive, collaborative, and enthusiastic leader
Demonstrated experience and interest in social issues including affordable housing
Committed to supporting a culture of staff growth and development
Ability to lead with clarity during complexity and uncertainty
Strategic thinker and disciplined operator
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Company
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul addresses poverty through community collaboration and support services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Liliana Letran-Garcia
Chief Executive Director
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