Depaul USA

Chief Executive Officer Opportunity

Depaul USA seeks a visionary CEO to accelerate growth, diversify revenue, and unite program cities under a shared mission to end homelessness with dignity. At this pivotal point priorities include strengthening staff training, fostering collaboration across program cities, cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace, and refining the structure needed to deliver exceptional housing and services. As a learning organization, all efforts are rooted in outcomes and evidence-based practices that move people out of homelessness.

Creating an infrastructure that supports the needs of a developing organization while maintaining the fluidity and autonomy of sites across the country is needed. Balancing accountability with local flexibility will be essential. While all city directors are expected to raise funds for their programs, Depaul USA's lean staffing model means leaders must skillfully manage program needs while cultivating donor relationships.

Beyond its program operations, Depaul USA has the opportunity to elevate its expertise and impact on a national stage. By expanding partnerships with national institutions and developing a unified event strategy, the organization can further awareness, educate stakeholders, and amplify its voice on issues affecting people experiencing homelessness. Financial sustainability is a key focus. While the Daughters of Charity remain the largest donor, the goal is to increase philanthropic and earned income to 60% of overall revenue and reduce reliance on public funding, which currently accounts for 30% of the budget.

Achieving this will require building the infrastructure to support a growing national organization while preserving the autonomy and agility of local sites. The next CEO will lead a mission-driven, results-oriented organization poised for significant expansion. With a strong foundation and a clear strategic vision, the new leader will scale housing programs, grow private funding, increase earned income, and empower a diverse staff—advancing a mission to serve the most vulnerable with dignity, efficiency, and compassion.

For a visionary leader committed to innovation, equity, and systemic change, this is an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact in the fight against homelessness.

The CEO will be the strategic and operational leader of Depaul USA—responsible for advancing its mission, values, culture, and impact. This role spans strategic direction, fundraising, operations, program excellence, and national advocacy. The CEO will embody Vincentian values, walking alongside the most vulnerable, fostering a high-performing and inclusive workplace, and inspiring all stakeholders—staff, Board, volunteers, funders, partners, and those served—to uphold the highest standards of service and care.

As part of Depaul International which operates in eight countries; the UK, Ireland, France, Slovakia, Ukraine, Croatia, Philippines and the USA, the CEO of Depaul USA will partner with the CEOs of each country. Working in tandem with peer CEOs the leader of Depaul USA will have the opportunity to collaborate and leverage the global network of Depaul International. The CEO will develop and oversee a combined capital and operating budget of $11.6M, ensuring fiscal discipline and strategic resource allocation.

Additionally, the CEO is responsible for managing and developing a staff of 140 (70 FTEs) and a corps of volunteers with four direct reports:
Chief Operating Officer, Director of People and Values, Senior Director of Development and Director of Finance. Ultimately, the new CEO will determine the appropriate staffing model necessary to meet organizational objectives. The person selected for the role will be responsible for creating and managing budgets, setting financial priorities, and diversifying Depaul USA's funding over time to fuel continued success and growth.

The ideal candidate will have passion for Depaul USA's mission and as the public face of Depaul USA, will be responsible for building organizational credibility with all stakeholders. This individual will be adept at cultivating relationships at every…