Executive Director

Facing Forward to end Homelessness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 205,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Facing Forward to End Homelessness in Chicago seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive and strategic leader. You will advance the mission, guide organizational strategy, strengthen financial sustainability, and ensure strong program quality and people leadership in a full-time, in-person role based in Chicago, IL.

The ideal candidate has extensive nonprofit leadership experience, with a track record in fundraising, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement to end

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a nonprofit, public service, or mission-driven environment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute fundraising plans and secure diverse funding.
• Strong financial and operational acumen with experience in budgeting and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and overall operations.
• Drive diversified fundraising and financial sustainability.
• Strengthen program quality and outcomes.
• Represent the organization to partners, donors, and the community.

Skills

Fundraising Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Nonprofit Management

Job description

Executive Director
Reporting to the Board of Directors
Chicago, IL

Facing Forward to End Homelessness is seeking an Executive Director to lead a respected, mission-driven organization dedicated to ending homelessness for families and individuals by offering hope, help, and housing. For more than 40 years, Facing Forward has helped people build lives beyond homelessness. The organization is a trusted presence in Chicago's homelessness response system, recognized for high-quality services, strong partnerships, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every person it serves. Its programs include Permanent Supportive Housing, a Two-Generation approach supporting families across generations, First Foundations for expectant parents and families with young children, Home Connection for families experiencing housing instability, and housing resource services within Chicago's Coordinated Entry System.
The Executive Director serves as Facing Forward's chief executive and strategic leader, responsible for advancing the mission, guiding organizational strategy, strengthening financial sustainability, developing a diversified fundraising program, supporting program quality, and ensuring the sound management of the organization's people and resources. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will serve as the organization's principal spokesperson and strengthen its visibility and influence throughout Chicago's civic, philanthropic, and homelessness response communities.
Facing Forward seeks a thoughtful, accomplished executive with significant leadership experience in a complex nonprofit, public service, or mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring strategic and practical leadership, fundraising and relationship-building expertise, financial and operational acumen, a collaborative approach to people and culture, and a deep commitment to the belief that every person deserves a safe and stable home.
Facing Forward offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary range for this position is $205,000 to $225,000 and includes an annual incentive plan. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement contributions; life insurance; and paid time off. This is a full-time, in-person role based in Chicago, Illinois, with occasional evening and weekend attendance required for meetings and events.

For additional information about Facing Forward, visit https://www.ffchicago.org/

To submit a referral for this role, please contact K. Sujata, Principal at [e-mail] Facing Forward Position Guide