President and Chief Executive Officer

Habitat for Humanity International; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley (HEBSV) seeks a President & Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic vision and executive leadership for all programs, operations, and fundraising efforts. The CEO will work closely with the Board to advance affordable homeownership, grow resources, and guide staff and volunteers toward measurable community impact.

The role requires strong financial acumen, crisis responsiveness, and a commitment to staff development, partnership building, and inclusive

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
• Proven ability to guide strategy, fundraising, and financial planning.
• Strong governance experience with boards and senior teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, strategy, and operational leadership for HEBSV.
• Partner with the Board to shape strategic plans and annual goals.
• Oversee budget of $28–35 million with fiscal responsibility and compliance.
• Lead fundraising, donor relations, and major capital campaigns.
• Ensure programs deliver strong outcomes for partner families.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing senior leadership team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or related master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

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President & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) provides vision, strategy, and operational leadership for Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley in pursuit of its mission. This role has full executive responsibility for the organization’s strategic direction, financial health, fundraising, board relations, volunteer support and engagement, community and civic engagement, and oversight of all program operations. The CEO will work in close partnership with the Board to shape a strategic framework that addresses the dynamic and urgent needs of affordable homeownership across the region; the CEO will work with senior staff to translate that strategy into annual plans, tactics, and measurable results. Success in this role requires innovation, financial acumen, and a sense of urgency, balanced with a genuine commitment to nurturing staff, volunteers, and partner families to better support our community. This is an exciting inflection moment in HEBSV’s trajectory as a critical provider of affordable homeownership, in the larger environment of shrinking government support for affordable housing, the challenges of homeownership versus rental housing, as well as rising construction costs. Hence, increasing and diversifying funding is a top priority for the CEO. This will require crisp mission and strategic clarity, creative problem solving, and increased community engagement. It will also manifest in building out the housing and production pipeline, and balancing growth goals with the business model of homeownership and housing preservation. Executive leadership and management challenges and opportunities include implementing effective retention mechanisms as well as assessing and ensuring optimization of operating results. Increasing cross functional collaboration is desired by existing functional teams, enabled by an organizational culture with high levels of trust, receptivity to feedback, and clear accountability to clear expectations. The CEO will have the privilege of leading a strong team, with many well-tenured members, with significant subject matter expertise.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team to develop, refine, and execute HEBSV’s strategic plan.
• Translate strategic priorities into annual operating plans and goals in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Monitor and evaluate organizational performance against strategic and financial goals, adjusting courses as needed
• Stay current on affordable housing trends, policy, and innovation locally, regionally, nationally, and within the broader Habitat network
• Oversee the organization’s $28–35 million annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and compliance.
• Ensure HEBSV secures the full range of resources needed to fulfill its mission, including philanthropic support, public/government grants, earned revenue, and financing.
• Provide oversight of CDFI lending operations and mortgage/project financing activities.
• Work with the COO/CFO and Board Finance Committee to safeguard organizational assets and maintain strong internal controls.
• Serve as chief fundraiser, cultivating relationships with major donors, foundations, corporate partners, and legislators and other government leaders.
• Lead capital campaigns and major giving initiatives as needed.
• Support the Development team in growing and diversifying revenue streams.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Board of Directors, ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent communication. The CEO shall serve as a conduit from the Board of Directors and Habitat staff, keeping staff apprised of board activities.
• Support Board recruitment, orientation, and committee work.
• Provide the Board with information and counsel needed for effective governance and decision-making.
• Provide executive oversight of all program areas: construction, real estate development, home preservation, client services, volunteer engagement, and retail (ReStore) operations.
• Ensure programs are delivered efficiently, in alignment with mission, and with strong outcomes for partner families.
• Ensure compliance with Habitat for Humanity International affiliate standards and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing senior leadership team.
• Act as coach and mentor to senior staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Develop succession plans for all senior staff, and work with the board to develop a succession plan for the new President and CEO.
• Champion a healthy, inclusive, and equitable organizational culture across staff, AmeriCorps members, and volunteers.
• Serve as the primary public spokesperson and face of HEBSV to media, civic leaders, government officials, and community partners. Actively engage on site with volunteers and site staff to actively support the organization’s priority of volunteerism.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local municipalities, businesses, and other nonprofits to advance affordable housing solutions.
• Represent HEBSV within the broader Habitat for Humanity network (regional and national).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related field) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including significant executive or senior management experience; nonprofit sector experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success leading organizational strategy, financial management, and fundraising at a comparable scale, i.e., $20M+ budget.
• Proven track record of Board partnership and governance experience.
• Demonstrated strong people-management skills with experience building and leading senior teams.
• Recognized excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills.

Compensation

An annual salary ranging from $315,000 to $385,000 will be offered, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.