Chief Executive Officer Catholic Charities, Lansing

Catholic Charities USA; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Generous holiday schedule

Generous holidays

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization in Lansing is seeking a mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead their efforts in serving the poor and vulnerable. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in management within nonprofit or healthcare sectors, a strong understanding of Catholic Social Teaching, and a commitment to financial solvency and community collaboration. This role is crucial for ensuring the organization's sustainability while upholding its mission of compassion and justice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years advanced management experience, preferably in nonprofit/healthcare.
• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing required.
• Expertise in budgeting and complex funding structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership to fulfill mission, vision, and core values.
• Collaborate with Catholic Charities agencies for efficiency.
• Ensure financial solvency through diversified funding.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Change management

Community collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Grant writing

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Healthcare

Advanced degree in Business or Social Work

Job description

Overview

Chief Executive Officer
Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties (CCIEC)

Mission: “Rooted in Jesus’s love and guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, We are dedicated to serving those in need through the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. We promote respect for the dignity and sanctity of human life and strive to strengthen families, nurturing the compassion and justice central to our faith.”

Faith Requirement: The CEO must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.

Position Summary

CCIEC is seeking a mission-driven CEO to lead a Catholic, human-services nonprofit dedicated to serving the poor and vulnerable. The CEO will be a visible, hands-on leader who ensures organizational sustainability, empowers program leadership, and aligns all services with Catholic Social Teaching. This role requires strong fiscal, operational, and human-resources acumen and an ability to inspire teams and partners in pursuit of our Gospel-rooted mission.

The CEO partners closely with the Board of Directors and the CCIEC executive leadership team to refine and execute a focused strategy responsive to community needs. In collaboration with the Diocese of Lansing and local parishes, the CEO provides overall executive leadership so that Catholic values are evident in every aspect of the organization.

Reports to: CCIEC Board of Directors

Ecclesial guidance: Bishop Earl Boyea, Diocese of Lansing

Team: Several direct reports; overall oversight of ~120 employees

Commitment: Recruit, support, and retain staff who embody CCIEC’s mission

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership to ensure faithful fulfillment of mission, vision, and core values
• Collaborate with Catholic Charities agencies across the Diocese to reduce duplication/costs, develop succession plans, and share strengths
• Effective execution of CCIEC’s strategic plan
• Timely implementation of approved organizational changes
• Achievement of program and service objectives
• Stewardship and appropriate use of organizational resources
• Adherence to professional standards and regulatory compliance
• Financial solvency through diversified funding and achievement of development goals
• Culturally and operationally effective communication and management of staff and volunteers
• Adherence to the Ethical and Religious Directives promulgated by the USCCB as well as the moral and ethical standards promulgated by the Diocese of Lansing
• Additional expectations include setting clear direction and vision, cultivating collaborative community relationships, and engaging donors, staff, and stakeholders to advance CCIEC’s visibility and impact in alignment with strategic priorities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, or related field (advanced degree in Business or Social Work preferred)
• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
• Certificate or licensure in field of expertise, if applicable
• EOS Level 10 Certified or willingness to become certified
• Experience (includes but not limited to)
• 5+ years advanced management experience (nonprofit/healthcare); executive leadership strongly preferred
• Expertise in budgeting, complex funding structures, and HR oversight
• Proven change-management leadership with successful reorganizations
• Experience facilitating and participating in community collaborations
• Experience serving marginalized/underserved populations
• Social Work experience (State-required): child welfare/residential or CMH practice; team supervision; trauma-informed care; interagency coordination; compliance (licensing/HIPAA/QA)
• Understanding of and respect for the Catholic Church; able to communicate Catholic Social Teaching
• Proven success in securing grants and development funding

Compensation & Benefits

Total compensation includes benefits, retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, and a generous paid holiday schedule.

About CCIEC

Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties has over 125 years of combined service to the community. The agency has provided exceptional, mission-focused service to our community, sharing the love and presence of Christ through works of mercy.