President & Chief Executive Officer

President & Chief Executive OfficerCatholic Charities Diocese of ArlingtonMission Advantage Recruiting has been retained to conduct this search. To inquire please contact:Caleb Fitzgerald Sr. OFFICE: Arlington VASALARY RANGE: $210000 - $240000BENEFITS: Vacation Sick STD LTD Paid FML* 15 paid holidays in 2026 Medical Dental Vision Employee Assistance Program retirement plan After 1 year: Pension Diocesan School Tuition Reimbursement K-12 Education Assistance. Closed between Christmas and New OverviewCatholic Charities Diocese of Arlington (CCDA) seeks a faith-filled experienced and mission-driven executive to serve as its next President & Chief Executive by Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington the President & CEO provides executive leadership for CCDA and is responsible for advancing its Catholic mission leading its people and programs stewarding its resources and strengthening its impact throughout the the heart of this role is a commitment to the Catholic Churchs call to serve those most in need with dignity compassion and love. The President & CEO will ensure that CCDAs Catholic identity is not simply reflected in its programs but animates the culture and work of the entire organization. Through personal witness and organizational leadership the President & CEO will foster a culture rooted in the Gospel and the moral and social teachings of the Catholic President and CEO operates under the authority of the Bishop and his Episcopal Vicar of Charitable Works with the oversight of the Board of Mission & LeadershipThe President & CEO will:Serve as a visible and compelling witness to the Catholic identity and mission of that Catholic teaching and the vision of the Bishop inform CCDAs culture programs policies and strategic a spirit of service and mutual cooperation among employees volunteers donors and other stakeholders helping them understand their work as participation in the mission of the strong relationships throughout the Diocese including with the poor and needy of our diocese the Bishop clergy Chancery leadership parishes Catholic schools employees volunteers and the faithful. Comfortably and authentically integrate prayer and Catholic teaching into the life and leadership of the Leadership & StrategyProvide overall leadership and direction for CCDAs programs operations staff and organizational the plans and priorities of the Bishop and the Board of Directors to fulfill their vision for Catholic Charities within the develop and lead a strong executive team and foster a healthy collaborative and high-performing workplace the Board informed of organizational performance opportunities challenges risks and emerging needs and CCDA operates with integrity and in compliance with applicable laws regulations policies and professional CCDA within the Diocese and with community government nonprofit CCUSA grants and human-service and Financial StewardshipEnsure that the CFO accurately prepares budgets and reports of Catholic Charities of each program and service delivery unit and as may otherwise be to assure that the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of CCDA provides the Finance Committee Chairperson of the Board of Directors with the necessary financials to create and execute an annual fiscal yearbudget that is approved by the Board of Directors and the consistent with the authorization of the Board of Directors the viability and resource needs for the initiation of new programs and services of Catholic the organizations financial structure ensuring adequate and sound funding for the mission and goals of the responsible for meeting all annual plans including financial plans every the financial results of all operations comparing them with the organizations objectives and budget and taking appropriate measures to continue growth and to correct unsatisfactory performance and with the CFO to ensure that the auditing process is positive is not violating any important standards and shows high cooperatively with the CCDA Risk Committee to be sure that all risks are reasonably reduced and are managed to the satisfaction of the Board and the & External RelationsWorks cooperatively and productively with the Chief Development Officer of the Diocese of Arlington and the Development Staff assisting CCDA to assure that development goals are cultivate solicit and steward significant major gifts corporate gifts and foundation gifts to fund the strategic priorities of CCDA. Play a key role in organizing the CCDA Annual Ball including special gifts fundraising for the ball working closely with the Ball Committee as well as other fundraising events through the strong relationships with wide variety of stakeholders who impact the financial health of the organization including donors prospective donors pastors and board ProfileThe successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic whose faith is central to his or her leadership and who possesses a strong and demonstrable understanding of Catholic teaching culture and mission. The President & CEO should be comfortable serving under the leadership of Bishop Burbidge and able to articulate the Catholic faith and CCDAs mission with conviction humility and ideal candidate will also bring:At least 10 years of senior executive or organizational leadership experience ideally including experience within a nonprofit Catholic human-services or similarly mission-driven success leading people building teams and creating a healthy and effective organizational a history of understanding communicating and reducing risk for the strategic operational and financial leadership capabilities including experience overseeing complex budgets and multiple programs or business units.A record of building trusted relationships with boards donors employees volunteers community leaders and other key to support and lead fundraising efforts particularly donor engagement and relationship development. Excellent written verbal and public communication ability to represent the Church and CCDA effectively with both Catholic and non-Catholic audiences and community partners.A collaborative leadership style marked by sound judgment humility integrity magnanimity accountability and a genuine desire to serve.A bachelors degree in a relevant discipline; an advanced degree is working successfully within the Catholic Church or a Catholic organization is strongly Leadership OpportunityThe President & CEO will have the opportunity to lead an important ministry of the Diocese of Arlington and to help extend the Churchs care to individuals and families throughout the entire diocese. This role calls for more than accomplished executive leadership. It requires a leader who sees Catholic Charities as an apostolate. This person should be drawn to serving the poorest of the poor and the most vulnerable among us affirming their God-given next President & CEO will be entrusted with strengthening that mission caring for the people who carry it forward stewarding its resources wisely and positioning Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Arlington to serve faithfully and effectively for years to come.