Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) · 9 hours ago
Chief Executive Officer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expCitizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) is the leading statewide advocacy organization for affordable housing in Massachusetts. CHAPA seeks a dynamic, strategic, and highly collaborative Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization, focusing on housing policy, fundraising, and coalition-building within the Massachusetts housing ecosystem.
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Responsibilities
Provide overall strategic direction for CHAPA in partnership with the Board of Directors
Lead, support, and develop an experienced staff team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture
Sustain CHAPA’s trust-based management approach, where staff are empowered to do their best work with appropriate autonomy and support
Maintain an even-keeled, positive leadership presence—particularly within uncertain political and policy environments
Oversee all organizational operations, including policy development, research, advocacy, programs, communications, fundraising, and finance
Lead CHAPA’s state and federal housing policy and advocacy agenda, including legislative priorities and budget advocacy
Maintain established, trusted relationships with Massachusetts legislators, public officials, and key housing stakeholders
Navigate the state legislative and budget process with confidence and existing expertise
Convene, participate in, and lead diverse advocacy coalitions, skillfully navigating competing or conflicting priorities among partners
Serve as a consensus builder who can hold space for advocates, developers, tenant organizations, lenders, and public officials
Maintain CHAPA’s research-backed, deliberate approach to policy positions while keeping momentum on key priorities
Serve as the organization’s chief fundraiser, with donor cultivation and revenue development as a central and ongoing responsibility of the role
Actively cultivate and steward relationships with foundations, corporate partners, individual donors, and public funders
Lead the continued development of CHAPA’s fundraising infrastructure, including expanding individual giving (a relatively new area for the organization), strengthening board engagement in fundraising, and building long-term philanthropic capacity
Work closely with the Board and staff to develop and execute CHAPA’s fundraising strategy
Oversee financial management to ensure fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability
Act as CHAPA’s primary public ambassador and spokesperson
Represent CHAPA on governmental and non-governmental task forces and commissions at the local, state, and federal levels
Represent CHAPA at forums, conferences, community events, and fundraising activities—including CHAPA’s annual dinner, the largest affordable housing event in the region
Engage with the media through interviews, public statements, and op-eds
Present on panels and speak publicly on housing policy and advocacy issues
Oversee organizational communications, including publications, reports, digital content, and branding
Partner closely with the Board of Directors on governance, strategy, fundraising, and organizational growth
Support Board development, recruitment, and engagement—including building the Board’s capacity and comfort with fundraising
Strengthen and expand CHAPA’s diverse base of constituents, members, and partners across sectors
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including senior-level management in a nonprofit, public sector, advocacy, or other mission-driven organization
Extensive knowledge of Massachusetts housing policy and programs
Established relationships within the Massachusetts housing ecosystem
Demonstrated success in fundraising and revenue generation, including foundation, corporate, and individual giving
Proven experience managing and developing senior-level staff and leading complex organizations
Strategic, consensus-oriented leadership style with a track record of coalition-building
Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking and writing for external audiences
Experience representing an organization publicly, including with the media, policymakers, and funders
A collaborative, trust-based leadership approach that fosters an inclusive, high-performing team culture
Familiarity with federal housing policy
Passion for affordable housing, community development, and advancing equity for households with low and moderate incomes
Preferred
Experience working with or serving on a nonprofit board
Background in housing development, community development, or related fields
Experience building fundraising infrastructure and culture within an organization
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Retirement benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage
Company
Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)
Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) is the non-profit umbrella organization for affordable housing and community development activities throughout Massachusetts.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Point32Health Foundation
2024-09-25Grant· $0.03M
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