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Chief Executive Officer
Fort Wayne, IN
IDj-40039Posted 7/16/2025
Seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne (Habitat) to lead this innovative organization by inspiring teams to execute the long-term vision, fostering key external relationships, and ensuring cultural and mission alignment. This role is responsible for the successful leadership and management of Habitat according to its values and the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to serve families while building upon a strong foundation of faith, community engagement, and affordable housing solutions.
CEO Projects and Tasks:
  • Board Leadership:
    • Build a strong, healthy relationship with the Board to ensure alignment on mission and priorities
    • Shape board agendas and discussions to focus on big-picture strategy and governance
    • Engage board members and committees as advisors, fundraisers, and strategic partners
  • Identify Strategic Opportunities:
    • Spot trends, ideas, or innovations that could drive growth or impact
    • Propose new initiatives or directions that advance the mission and long-term sustainability
    • Partner with the leadership team to explore and assess emerging opportunities
  • External Relationships and Fundraising:
    • Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, funders, community leaders, and partners
    • Represent Habitat publicly at events, meetings, and through media engagements
    • Lead major gift strategy and support the fundraising team in opening doors and closing gifts
  • Community Leadership:
    • Be the voice and face of the organization in the local and regional community
    • Build collaborative partnerships with nonprofits, government leaders, and key institutions
    • Strengthen Habitat’s public presence and credibility as a trusted community leader
  • Champion Culture and Values:
    • Model Habitat’s core values and ensure they are integrated into decision-making and leadership
    • Promote a mission-driven, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
    • Ensure core values are reflected in hiring, team leadership, and internal communications
CEO Requirements & Profile:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 5-10 years of executive leadership experience
  • Proven success and results of growing revenues and/or profitability of an organization
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic plan execution, with ability to translate vision into action
  • Strong track record of working with a Board of Directors
  • Skilled at building trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders – funders, partners, and community leaders
  • Willingness to learn and fully adopt the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), prior experience with EOS is a strong plus
  • Deep alignment with and personal commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and Christian foundation
CEO Benefits:
  • Salary: $130,000 - $160,000
  • PTO: 15 days paid vacation and 10 days paid sick time
  • 10 paid holidays + office shut down the week between Christmas and New Year
  • Health Insurance – High Deductible Plan – 80% paid by company
  • Vision – 80% paid by company
  • Dental – 80% paid by company
  • Life Insurance $30K life insurance company paid
  • Voluntary Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance – All employee paid
  • Habitat provided phone/Phone stipend
  • 3% SIMPLE IRA match with no waiting period
  • YMCA Membership at half price
  • Team and family-oriented work environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in families' lives
This is more than a job—it's a calling to serve families, strengthen communities, and live out our faith through affordable housing. If you're ready to lead an organization that's rapidly expanding its impact while staying true to its mission and values, we'd love to hear from you.
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