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Central Detroit Christian Community Development Corporation

Executive Director

This position is one of service—service to the community, staff, and one’s faith. Here is the opportunity to live what you believe, to put your faith into action. This role offers the right person the unique opportunity to live and serve in one of Detroit’s lowest household income areas.

The executive director leads the Central Detroit Christian Community Development Corporation (CDC). He or she oversees its administration, fundraising, finances, programs, community outreach, communications, and strategic planning. The position reports to the Board of Directors and lives in the community.

Responsibilities

Strategy, Program, and Service Delivery

  • Develops strategies to realize the vision for the organization with the Board and guides CDC toward it;
  • Oversees the development, promotion, and delivery of programs, products, and services while focusing on quality; and
  • Responsible for the strategic planning process to ensure that CDC can successfully fulfill its mission and realize its vision in the future.

Human Resources Management and Administration

  • Manages the organization’s human resources according to approved personnel policies and procedures that comply with current laws and regulations;
  • Leads day-to-day operations;
  • Develops leaders within the organization and the talents of others; and
  • Responsible for hiring, evaluating, managing, and terminating staff.

Fundraising and Financial Management

  • Oversees all fundraising plans and implements them;
  • Accountable for identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals, and administering fundraising records and documents;
  • Recommends a yearly budget;
  • Manages the organization’s resources within established budgetary guidelines;
  • Responsible for the organization’s fiscal management and its integrity; and
  • Ensures optimal resource utilization and maintenance to place it in a favorable financial position.

Community, Communications, and Public Relations

  • Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products, and services are presented to stakeholders in a strong and positive image;
  • Promotes CDC’s image by being active and visible in the community, the City of Detroit, and the region; and
  • Works closely with nonprofit, professional, civic, and private organizations.

Board Administration and Support

  • Supports the operations and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members;
  • Interfaces between Board and staff;
  • Works with the Board chair to make recommendations on new Board members;
  • Supports the Board’s evaluation of the executive director; and
  • Responsible for communicating with the Board by providing information necessary for it to function properly and make informed decisions quickly and accurately.

INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD EMAIL RESUME TO LJOHANON@DETCDC.ORG