Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Inspire, motivate, and lead a team of diverse, talented, and dedicated staff to advance the organization's mission and realize its strategic goals;
• Ensure the organization's commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are reflected in all programs and services, policies and procedures, and engagements with staff, clients, residents, and members of the community;
• Partner with local leaders and advocate for Project HOME's initiatives;
• Support the Board of Trustees to understand public policy issues and other environmental factors that may impact the organization and those experiencing homelessness;
• Maintain the organization's fiscal integrity, ensuring internal financial controls and legal compliance.
• Oversee the successful implementation of the organization's strategic plan, Being Home 2025, ensuring goals are met and where possible, exceeded;
• Identify issues, craft strategies, and generate funding to implement solutions and lead teams to realize goals;
• Envision and scale the organization with an enterprise mindset, ensuring adequate staff and infrastructure to address the growing crises of homelessness and addiction;
• In partnership with local government, create housing strategies and develop new affordable housing models;
• Develop strategies and identify tactics for shifting the organization's programs to a housing-first model.
• Generate and cultivate relationships with existing and emerging donors;
• Leading fundraising efforts including the establishment of Project HOME's endowment to protect the organizations various assets;
• Cultivate genuine personal relationships with donors that deepen individual connections to the agency and are exemplified by trust and respect;
• Leverage individual gifts as a multiplier to secure foundation and government funding to supplement and complete projects;
• Collaborate with local agencies and entities to develop community partnerships that create opportunities for individual, institutional, and government funding;
• Foster effective relationships with politicians and elected officials that support projects, policies, and initiatives;
• Ensure program impact and organizational integrity to perpetuate donors' longstanding confidence that their gifts are being effectively stewarded.
• Serve as an effective communicator of Project HOME's mission, the intersecting factors adversely impacting the communities it serves, and the efficacy of its unique approach to addressing the issues;
• Advocate for low-income and unsheltered people through grassroots organizing and lobbying of elected officials;
• Engage with homeless service and housing providers across the country to share effective models and innovations;
• Develop relationships with housing advocates, policymakers, and developers across the country to create solutions and raise resources.

Strategy & Vision

Fundraising

Advocacy and Community Engagement

The Opportunity

This is an incredible opportunity for a trailblazing leader to advance the work of an organization creating national models for housing development and service delivery.

Position Overview

Reports to: The Project HOME Board of Trustees

Leads: A team of 470 staff

Oversees: 5 Senior Vice Presidents, 3 Vice Presidents, 1 Executive Assistant to the CEO and the Board of Trustees

Manages: $15M budget

Resides: In or willing to relocate to Philadelphia, PA

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Management may, at its sole discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements:

Professional Requirements

The CEO will be a relationship builder, capable of developing connections to a diverse set of donors, stakeholders, staff, housing advocates, and the residents of Project HOME. Core to the role is the ability to activate meaningful relationships into dynamic partnerships that propel the organization's mission. The selected executive will leverage the legacy and expertise of the organization's adept leadership and engaged stakeholders to devise ongoing strategies and increase local impact amid a national housing crisis. Innovative thinking and masterful tactical skills will be required to catalyze success. The ideal candidate will have:

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of executive leadership experience in a mission-driven organization or agency with multifaceted programs and complex funding streams;
• Exceptional track record of fundraising, donor cultivation, and relationship building to ensure continued revenue to meet the community's needs and advance the organization's mission;
• Extensive experience leading in affordable housing development, transitional housing, supportive services, and community development;
• Experience advancing social justice in organizations and communities serving vulnerable populations including people who are experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and substance use disorders;
• An understanding of the intersecting issues driving homelessness and the tenacity and vision to find and create solutions;
• Expertise to lead the execution of Project HOME's strategic plan, which includes the construction and maintenance of housing projects and the provision of associated healthcare and supportive services;
• Superior management experience including prior practice directing executive teams, project managing external contractors, and exemplifying organizational values to staff and stakeholders;
• Knowledge of the issues and the confidence, and communication skills to be a prominent voice in affordable housing advocacy for low-income people especially those unsheltered in Philadelphia;
• Ability to distill for the Board of Trustees public policy issues and other environmental factors that may affect the interests of Project HOME and those experiencing homelessness;
• A bachelor's degree is required.

Essential Qualities

The CEO will be a visionary leader with a nuanced understanding of the issues and a passion for creating solutions. They will build connections defined by authenticity, empathy, and trust. The next leader will be driven to create success in partnership with Project HOME's Board of Trustees, staff, residents, and donors as well as national housing advocates, and local policymakers and stakeholders.

Personal Characteristics

The CEO will be an energetic and charismatic leader who is simultaneously skillful and passionate about advancing Project HOME's mission. Success in this role will depend upon collaborative partnerships with diverse constituencies. The chosen candidate will be excited about learning from various leaders and steadfast in interpreting their experiences into opportunities that ignite impact. The new CEO will bring the following qualities:

• Emotional intelligence to develop and maintain genuine, egalitarian relationships with various stakeholders including staff, funders, elected officials, community leaders, and individuals experiencing homelessness;
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire investment and action;
• An understanding of Philadelphia's unique political context or the humility to learn;
• A servant leadership style grounded in continuous learning, trust, mentorship, and collaboration;
• Confidence, authority, and acumen to oversee complex development, budgeting, and programming in a rapidly changing environment;
• A firm commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that leads to tangible organizational policies and practices;
• Faith, including a commitment to the values of a beloved community and the belief that none of us are home until all of us are home.

Compensation

The target annual salary for this position is $322,000-$336,000. Additionally, Project HOME offers a competitive compensation package that includes health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at minimum cost to employees, employer-funded life and disability insurance, flex spending accounts, and a 401K plan with an employer match up to 5% of compensation. Additional benefits include generous PTO accruals, paid parental leave, and paid sabbaticals.

Location

This position is located in Philadelphia, and a large part of the role depends on a successful connection to the city's people and communities. Often called the city of brotherly love for its openness and strong sense of community, Philadelphia is also the home of our nation's first labor organization and the first strike, multiple inventions by Benjamin Franklin, the first protest against slavery, the first anti-slavery society, and the first independent African-American church. In more recent years, the Philadelphia city government has enacted many innovative policies including an open transparency ordinance. As a result, Philadelphia touts itself as the City of Firsts. This moniker is aligned with Project HOME's image as an innovative model for affordable housing development and service delivery.

As the 6th largest city in the nation, Philadelphia is home to a diverse range of industries, colleges, and universities making it a hub for societal progress. The city's institutions create a vibrant art and cultural destination with numerous museums, theaters, and historical landmarks for residents. There are over 4,000 painted murals that adorn buildings throughout the city and add to the artsy vibrant feel of its neighborhoods. Notable attractions include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Reading Terminal Market, and iconic colonial landmarks including the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia is also home to multiple thriving professional sports teams like the Eagles, Phillies, and 76ers. Philadelphia is a walkable city with a well-connected public transportation system and is close to major highways and airports, facilitating commuting and travel. It also has numerous open spaces including Fairmont Park which is one of the largest urban park systems in the country.

Philadelphia's location provides easy and quick access to New York City, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and other major cities. However, compared to some other major cities on the East Coast, Philadelphia offers a relatively affordable cost of living, making it an attractive option for professionals. The city is also one of the nation's most culturally diverse; those who live and play in the city enjoy rich cultural experiences and networking opportunities.

Contact

Please submit a résumé and original cover letter that describes your interest in the organization's mission and qualifications through the application portal on our website.

Michelle Kristel, Managing Partner
McCormack + Kristel
1740 Broadway, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599
Email: search@mccormackkristel.com
Website: www.mccormackkristel.com

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Please note that your education, dates of employment, and other information will be verified prior to an offer.

McCormack + Kristel works only with equal opportunity employers.

EOE Statement:

Project HOME provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Project HOME prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.