MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association) · 14 hours ago
President & Chief Executive Officer
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $200K/yrMIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association) supports the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-impact programs. The new President & CEO will lead the organization into its next chapter, setting direction, elevating expectations, and catalyzing growth while partnering closely with the board of directors.
Elder CareHealth CareNon ProfitSocial Impact
Responsibilities
With input from the staff and board, set and articulate a compelling vision for MIFA’s next chapter, grounded in its founding purpose and responsive to current community needs
Translate broad strategic direction into focused priorities, operational clarity, and measurable impact
Lead the organization with intention - supporting staff through growth, adaptation, and new ways of working
Foster a culture of trust, shared leadership, learning, and accountability across the organization
Ensure MIFA runs with operational excellence, strong systems, and sound business practices
Lead, support, and challenge a seasoned executive team, leveraging their expertise while encouraging new thinking
Create alignment across departments and functions, ensuring collaboration rather than silos
Set clear expectations, decision-making norms, and performance standards for the leadership team
Balance respect for institutional knowledge with the need for innovation and evolution
Serve as the primary partner to the board of directors, building a transparent, trusting, and high-functioning board–CEO relationship
Keep the board well-informed on organizational performance, risks, opportunities, and progress toward goals
Support the board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities, including strategy, oversight, and long-term sustainability
Work with existing board members to recruit new members reflective of the diversity and talent needed for success
Partner with the board chair to establish and achieve clear annual and multi-year expectations
Champion the vision and impact of MIFA in a way that galvanizes support from the donor community
Serve as the key leader in fundraising and resource development, in close partnership with the Chief Development Officer and board
Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, corporate & government partners, and civic leaders
Ensure long-term financial health through oversight of budgets, reserves, and financial planning in partnership with the CFO
Position MIFA as a compelling investment for funders who care deeply about community impact
Act as MIFA’s chief ambassador, representing the organization with credibility, enthusiasm, and conviction
Strengthen MIFA’s visibility and leadership among Memphis nonprofits, civic institutions, governmental bodies, and community partners
Build and sustain relationships that advance collaboration, service, and shared impact across the city
Lead through service, trust-building, and community connection
Qualification
Required
Senior executive leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit, public-sector, or community-centered organization of meaningful scale and complexity
Experience leading organizations with multi-million-dollar budgets, including responsibility for financial oversight, sustainability, and long-term planning
Demonstrated success working in close partnership with a governing board, including setting expectations, reporting progress, and supporting effective governance
Fundraising and external relations experience, with the ability to credibly lead and support major gift fundraising, institutional partnerships, and community-based resource development
Strong people and team leadership experience, including leading experienced, tenured teams and navigating change within established organizational cultures
Change management capability, with evidence of guiding organizations through growth, transition, or significant strategic shifts
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to represent the organization publicly with clarity, enthusiasm, and confidence
High emotional intelligence and sound judgment, with the ability to build trust, listen deeply, and make thoughtful decisions in complex environments
Deep appreciation for community-centered work, with an understanding of how nonprofits operate within broader civic, political, and social systems
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Health reimbursement accounts (HRA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Life insurance
Vision
Employee assistance program (EAP)
401k retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Annual paid medical leave
Dependent medical coverage
Dental insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Company
MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association)
MIFA was founded in 1968. Today, we serve more than 40,000 people annually.
Founded in 1968
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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