Chief Executive Officer/President

About Sheffield Place
Sheffield Place is in Kansas City, MO and empowers homeless mothers and their children to heal from trauma and become self-sufficient. Our organization provides compassionate, trauma-informed services that help families build stability, hope, and lasting success.

Key Responsibilities include:
Leadership & Strategy

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the organization.
• Articulate and champion Sheffield Place's mission, values, and goals.
• Foster a positive, mission-driven organizational culture.
• Engage stakeholders in decision-making while ensuring effective leadership and accountability.

Operations & Program Oversight

• Direct organizational operations and major projects.
• Supervise daily activities and ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure staff have the training, technology, supplies, and support needed to perform their roles.
• Stay informed of trends and innovations in the nonprofit and human services sectors.

Financial Management

• Oversee budgeting, cash-flow management, and financial planning.
• Maintain financial accountability, transparency, and strong internal controls.
• Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and understanding of IRS Form 990 reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and risk-management practices.

Fundraising & Community Engagement

• Lead fundraising strategy and execution.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, funders, volunteers, and community partners.
• Serve as a public ambassador and spokesperson for the organization.
• Increase public awareness through media engagement, public speaking, and special events, including fundraising galas.

Board Relations & Governance

• Partner closely with the Board of Directors.
• Provide timely communication regarding organizational goals, opportunities, and challenges.
• Support board operations, planning, committee work, and policy compliance.

Human Resources

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, retention, staff development, and performance management.
• Ensure effective human resources practices and compliance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, teamwork, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in homelessness services, mental health services, or substance use disorder treatment.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and community partners.

If you are a passionate and collaborative leader who is committed to making a difference and excels at building meaningful relationships, we would love to hear from you! To learn more about this opportunity, please apply at careers@sheffieldplace.org.

Sheffield Place offers a competitive salary, incentives and benefits package.