Executive Director/CEO New York, NY Feb 14, 2025 - Korn Ferry : Job Details

Organization Overview

The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York (CC) is a federation of some 90 independent affiliated agencies throughout the New York Metropolitan area.

For over a hundred years, Catholic Charities of New York has been improving the lives of millions in need regardless of race, ethnicity, and religion. We annually serve more than 400,000 individuals through 90+ agencies on the ground locally at 300+ sites in urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods and communities throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and seven counties of the Lower Hudson Valley.

CC is integral to the mission of the Archdiocese of New York and one of its major ministries. Its Board of Trustees exercises fiduciary responsibility for the governance and management of the entity.

Our Agencies

Our network of 90+ affiliated independent Catholic human services agencies touches almost every human need, giving special priority to the poor and vulnerable. Each agency, with its distinctive programs, is rooted in the shared Catholic belief that every person is made in the image of God, worthy of dignity and respect, and draws inspiration from our Catholic Christian tradition and values.

Our Vision

Catholic Charities helps solve the problems of New Yorkers in need — non-Catholics and Catholics alike. The neglected child, the homeless family, and the hungry senior are among those for whom we provide help and create hope.

Our Mission

Catholic Charities seeks to uphold the dignity of each person as made in the image of God by serving the basic needs of the poor, troubled, frail, and oppressed of all religions.

The Opportunity

Position: Executive Director/CEO

Location: New York, NY

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Board of Trustees

Website:

Strategic Priorities for the CEO

The Position

The Catholic Charities CEO position has developed significantly over the past 20 years. The CEO needs to understand and oversee the administrative operations of nonprofit human service organizations and lead the strategic vision for Catholic Charities.

The CEO's direct reports are:

• Deputy Executive Director / COO
• Chief Financial Officer
• Director, Federation Advancement
• Director, Community & Public Engagement
• Director, Advancement (Marketing & Development)
• CCCS CEO
• Chief of Staff / Corporate Secretary

Key Responsibilities

The CEO is the chief visionary, advocate, and leader for the Catholic Charities network of agencies. Specific responsibilities include:

The Candidate

Experience and Professional Qualifications

The CEO possesses exceptional leadership and management skills, is high energy, and brings authentic passion for CC's mission and serving the NY community. The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Additionally, the individual will possess:

• A deep commitment to providing care, love, and devotion to those in need.
• Understanding of the human services sector and the complexity of services provided by CC.
• Executive experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder organization.
• Proven track record of building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Political savvy and diplomacy; exercises good judgment and non-partisanship.

Appendix

1. Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS) Board Chair...

2. Federation of Catholic Charities Agencies...

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.