EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Youth For Christ USA Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

Youth For Christ USA Inc. is seeking an Executive Director who will act as a strategic coach, building a Christ-centered team to execute a bold vision in the Lansing area.

The role emphasizes humility, trust, faithfulness and joyful collaboration as central to leadership in a faith-based nonprofit. The Executive Director will shape strategy, lead fundraising efforts and steward resources while fostering Kingdom-inspired diversity and inclusive ministry.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership roles in youth-serving organizations.
• Proven fundraising and financial management skills.
• Ability to manage diverse partnerships across nonprofit, philanthropic, education and corporate sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership with a servant-hearted, faith-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a five-year strategic plan for the chartered area.
• Develop and implement a yearly marketing plan and calendar.
• Mentor and coach staff; lead board development and people development.
• Oversee fund development and build a donor circle to support salary targets.
• Ensure operations and financial stewardship aligned with ministry goals.

Skills

Senior leadership

Fundraising acumen

Partnership management

Interpersonal communication

Leadership presence

Integrity

Collaborative leadership

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

5+ years related experience

Job description

• Fund Development

Position Summary

The Executive Director is a strategic coach who can lead, inspire and execute the visionof Youth for Christ in their community. The Executive Director must embrace and build a team that embodies YFC’s Cultural Attributes: Christ centered, enduring humility, relentless trust, courageous faithfulness, joyful camaraderie, and kingdom-inspired diversity.

Essential Functions

Visionary Strategist (20%)

• Create and Communicate Vision
• Shape & Execute Strategy – In line with YFC USA Processes, Standards and Best Practices:
• Develop and execute a five-year strategic plan for your chartered area.
• Develop and execute a yearly marketing plan and execution calendar that shares the vision of the ministry.
• Take regular time for reflection and prayer; listening to and depending on Jesus for His guidance in this role

Team Developer (40%)

• Demonstrate Christ-like Character
• Mentor & Coach
• People Selection & Development
• Board Development

Ministry Developer (20%)

• Authentic Christ-sharing Relationships Focused
• Create 3Story Communities
• Plan, Implement & Evaluate Ministry Outcomes

Resource Steward (40%)

• Fund Development
• Develop a Circle of Influence to raise 70% of your salary
• Oversee Operations
• Financial oversight and Asset Management

Spiritual Responsibilities

Because the overriding religious purpose and mission of Youth for Christ USA is to communicate and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people and their families, and in that regard to make, educate, and encourage life-long disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, YFC staff are recognized as associate ministers of the Gospel.

As an employee of Youth for Christ and an associate minister of the Gospel, YFC expects all employees to:

• Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives.
• Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC.
• Teach and preach from the Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events.
• Model empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in word and in the practice of faith expression.
• Remain actively involved in a local church.

Additionally, YFC employees will have an opportunity to be commissioned or licensed as a minister of the Gospel through the established Youth for Christ process, and/or ordained by an outside body recognized by YFC USA.

AAP/EEO Statement

YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, Youth for Christ incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry.

We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation.

We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.

All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of YFC USA. These activities will include—but are not limited to— extending invitations to fund raising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Position Requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Significant experience in senior leadership roles at a youth-serving organization, having demonstrated proficiency in many or all of the above areas of responsibility
• Proven financial management and fundraising acumen
• Experience managing diverse partnerships across nonprofit, philanthropic, education and corporate sectors
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Presence as a leader with evident passion and commitment to serving all youth
• Integrity, enthusiasm, and an exemplary work ethic
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• Positive attitude with an innate ability to devise creative solutions

Willing To Demonstrate And/or Possesses The Following

• Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility)
• Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust)
• Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie)
• Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence*, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
• Seeks and f and fosters authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds and an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy of those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity)

Credentials Required & Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• Minimum of five years related experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k

EEO Statement

Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry.

We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation.

We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.