Chief Executive Officer
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President & CEO of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio Inc. was established in 1941 by Archbishop Robert Emmet Lucey as the Catholic Welfare Bureau, the social service arm of the San Antonio Archdiocese, to serve as a coordinating agency for other archdiocesan welfare programs, centering especially on the welfare of families and children in need.

Mission

The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless

service under the sign of love.

PositionPresident & Chief Executive Officer

Reports To: Board of Directors

Supervises: Chief Operating Officer, Chief Development Officer and Executive Assistant

Position Summary:

The President & CEO of Catholic Charities is responsible for providing compassionate

leadership and strategic oversight of a multi-agency (Catholic Charities, Seton Home and St. PJ's)

nonprofit dedicated to serving the most vulnerable individuals and families in our community.

The CEO is responsible for ensuring that the agency's operations and leadership are rooted in

Catholic Social Teaching and aligned with the mission of Catholic Charities. This includes

fostering strong relationships with parishes, the Archdiocese, and Catholic institutions to

promote collaborative service, outreach, and spiritual identity. The CEO is a visible and active

leader in advancing the agency's commitment to human dignity, solidarity, and the preferential

option for the poor, in partnership with Church leadership and faith-based communities. The

CEO must be capable of growing and adapting services in response to evolving community

challenges while ensuring the organization remains fiscally sound, operationally strong, and

strategically positioned to expand its impact across the region.

Position Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategic Management

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction to ensure that all agency initiatives

align with the mission and values of Catholic Charities.

• Lead agency-wide strategic planning, organizational development, and Performance

Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives to enhance service delivery, operational

efficiency, and mission effectiveness.

• Cultivate a collaborative, mission-driven organizational culture that champions

innovation, ethical leadership, accountability, and a relentless focus on serving the

most vulnerable.

• Ensure alignment of organizational priorities with current and emerging social issues,

enabling the agency to respond nimbly to changing community needs.

• Act as a thought leader in the nonprofit and social service sectors by promoting the

agency's approach and outcomes to regional and national audiences.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Provide strategic fiscal oversight of the agency, ensuring sound financial management

in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer. This includes reviewing and approving

annual budgets, monitoring financial performance, and guiding long-term financial

planning to support sustainability and mission growth.

• Lead strategic efforts to grow and diversity the agency's financial resources through

prudent investments, development of endowments, and identification of innovative

revenue-generating opportunities.

Program Development & Oversight

• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of high-impact social

service programs that are data-informed, outcomes-driven, and responsive to evolving

community needs.

Fund Development & Stewardship

• Cultivate lasting relationships with major donors, philanthropic foundations, corporate

partners, and institutional funders.

• Monitor fundraising strategies that strengthen financial sustainability, promote donor

stewardship, and expand unrestricted and mission-aligned support.

• Ensure organizational readiness for major campaigns and capital fundraising efforts,

working closely with the board and Mission Advancement team to reach goals.

• Maintain regular and transparent communication with donors about the impact of

their gifts, fostering trust and long-term engagement.

Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Represent Catholic Charities as a visible and credible leader within the broader

community, faith-based community, and among public and private sector

stakeholders.

• Build strategic alliances with the Archdiocese, parishes, government entities, nonprofit

organizations, and advocacy coalitions to advance the agency's mission and influence

systemic change on behalf of those served.

• Serve as a leading voice on issues of social justice, poverty alleviation, and human

dignity, ensuring the agency's perspective is reflected in public dialogue.

• Engage with local and national networks, such as Catholic Charities USA and other

sector coalitions, to share best practices and elevate the agency's profile.

Board Development & Governance

• Partner closely with the Board of Directors to uphold effective governance practices,

ensuring the Board is well-informed, engaged, and equipped to fulfill its fiduciary and

strategic responsibilities.

• Lead efforts to strengthen board capacity through recruitment, orientation, ongoing

development, and active involvement in strategic planning.

• Ensure that governance policies and practices reflect high standards of accountability,

ethical leadership, and nonprofit best practices.

• Provide timely, comprehensive reporting and analysis to the board to support

informed oversight and decision-making.

• Facilitate strong communication between board members and leadership to foster

trust, shared purpose, and alignment.

Catholic Identity and Mission Responsibilities

• Serve as the agency's primary liaison to the Archdiocese, collaborating with the

Archbishop and other diocesan leaders to align strategic efforts and uphold Catholic

identity.

• Cultivate meaningful partnerships with local parishes to support community

engagement, parish-based social ministry, and access to services for parishioners in

need.

• Ensure the integration of Catholic Social Teaching into all programs, policies, and public

advocacy efforts, while welcoming and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Qualifications:

Education

• Master's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Social Work, Public

Administration, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, preferably in nonprofit,

faith-based, or social service organizations.

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets and funding

sources (i.e., federal/state/local grants, private donations).

• Proven track record in fund development and donor engagement.

• Deep understanding and commitment to Catholic Social teaching and the mission of

Catholic Charities.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working with boards of directors, boards of trustees and leading multi

agency organizations.

• 5 years of experience in financial planning and budgeting.

• Substantial experience working in the nonprofit sector (United Way experience is

desirable) and interacting with volunteers and diverse boards. Alternatively, extensive

senior strategic leadership experience in the management of organizations of

comparable size and mission.

• A demonstrated ability to build collaboration with the community at large.

• Experience in building revenue and increasing philanthropic support.

• Must demonstrate a high level of intelligence and a desire to explore new ideas and

innovative approaches to solving problems.

• Bilingual/Bicultural strongly recommended.

License and Credentials

• Reliable transportation

• Valid driver license

• Clean driving record

• Ability to pass background check