Executive Director
Salary – $125,000 – $140,000 – plus benefits
Youth Unlimited YFC Southwestern Ontario (SWO YFC) is the largest chapter of Youth for Christ Canada, an international, non-denominational Christian ministry who, for over 75 years, has passionately engaged young people to live their full life potential as designed by God. Motivated by faith, they believe that transformed youth have the opportunity to transform communities, the country, and the world. They engage and equip youth to know and follow Jesus. Youth for Christ International oversees ministries in over 100 countries impacting over 9 million young people around the world. It is an international organization which is made up of federated chapters across Canada.
Like the other 38 chapters across Canada, Youth Unlimited YFC Southwestern Ontario has an independent Board of Directors and is a registered charity. It is a youth-focused, faith-based, organization that exists to help young people (ages 8 – 19) throughout Southwestern Ontario attain their full life potential by showing love and care for their whole person. Based in Woodstock, this chapter oversees a region bounded by Owen Sound, Sarnia, Milton and St. Catharines.
The Position – Executive Director
Youth Unlimited YFC Southwestern Ontario has grown dramatically, increasing the number of Satellite ministries since its inception. Originally the chapter was an amalgamation of 7 satellites (communities). Presently 29 satellites reach youth in 54 communities across the region. Each satellite is guided by a local Steering Committee made up of volunteers representing a broad base of the Christian community.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director manages the day-to-day operations of SWO YFC and maintains, builds and models a great organizational culture, providing inspired leadership to the executive team and satellite directors, establishing a great working relationship with the Board of Directors, and setting a course for fulfilling the mission of YFC.
The leader maintains a presence in the Woodstock office and regularly visits all regional directors throughout Southwestern Ontario. The ED spends time in the field meeting with satellite directors, committees and donors.
Qualifications:
- Fully aligned with the message, mission and ministry strategy of Southwestern Ontario YFC Youth for Christ. A dedicated interdenominational Christian with a strong commitment to Jesus Christ and pursuing an active, growing relationship with God. Actively involved in a local church community.
- Eight to ten years of experience in a related senior management position. Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience with strong interpersonal skills. A leader who helps individuals grow and develop by providing information, experience and empowerment.
- A proven track record of strong donor engagement, strategic fundraising, and raising major gifts up to six (6) figures.
- Excellent financial acumen including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management, and genera finance and budgeting.
- Ability to build consensus and relationships among the executive team, supervisors, partners, and the workforce.
- Experience with board governance.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- A wise decision maker
- Ability to inspire confidence and create trust. Is known for communicating effectively with others, which helps establish trust, understanding, and respect.
- Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively, and delegate. Strong time manager.
- Spiritual and ethical maturity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong public speaking ability to represent the organization with honour and integrity.
Education:
- University Degree in Business Administration or Equivalent
- Certified Fun Raising Executive (CFRE) or Non-Profit Management Certification – an asset.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide:
- Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Persons Sector).
- Valid driver’s license to travel throughout the chapters regions.
Why consider leading Youth Unlimited YFC Southwestern Ontario? What SWO YFC offers you.
- A competitive Salary Range of $125,000 – $140,000.
- Benefits included clergy housing allowance.
- Strong healthcare benefits including prescription drugs and dental.
- Vacation – 4 Weeks to start.
- Professional development.
- Excellent support with transitioning into the role.
- Well run, efficient organization and financially sound.
Application Details
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and letter of interest online directly to Liz Latimer, Senior Search Consultant at liz@crawfordconnect.com, in confidence.
Deadline for applications is February 24, 2025. Please submit your cover letter and resume to: liz@crawfordconnect.com
Although the application deadline has been set for February 24, 2025, we encourage early applications. The posting will be taken down with sufficient submissions.
If you know someone who may be interested in this position, please feel free to forward this document we’d be pleased to connect with them.
For more information about the position, please contact Liz Latimer at liz@crawfordconnect.com