Regional Executive Director

Regional Executive Director

About the Company

Provider of refugee & immigration services, child development, health care and disaster response solutions

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1944

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Non-Profit & Philanthropy
• Consulting & Professional Services
• Charitable Organizations & Foundations
• Organizations
• Philanthropy

Specialties

• agriculture
• anti-human trafficking
• hiv/aids prevention
• disaster response
• immigration services
• maternal & child health
• microenterprise
• peace building
• refugee resettlement
• community development
• church mobilization
• economic development
• international development
• christian ministry
• human rights organization
• nonprofit organizational management
• nonprofit organization
• community services
• volunteer management
• development
• fundraising
• and fundraising

Business Classifications

• B2C

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Regional Executive Director to lead its Chicagoland, DuPage, and Aurora Region. This key leadership role is at the forefront of the organization's mission, which is deeply rooted in the Christian faith and dedicated to serving the vulnerable, particularly refugees and immigrants. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational oversight, and management of multiple sites, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs that align with the company's standards and best practices. This includes fostering a culture of compassion, promoting a working environment where a multi-cultural staff feels valued, and leading the team in a manner consistent with the company's Christian values. The role also involves fundraising, partnership development, and representing the organization in various public settings. Candidates for the Regional Executive Director position should have a graduate degree in a related field or equivalent leadership experience, with a preference for those with over 10 years' in senior leadership, particularly in a multi-site, multi-layered organizational structure. A mature Christian faith and alignment with the company's mission and values are essential. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the immigrant experience, a proven track record in organizational fundraising, and the ability to lead through change and crisis. Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills are required, as is the ability to engage with diverse partners and represent the organization in a variety of settings. The role demands a strategic thinker with the ability to connect work across programs and a commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered service delivery.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Non-Profit Management