Description
We’re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana
Lead with purpose. Lead with humility. Make a difference in your community.
Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana is seeking an exceptional CEO to lead our organization into its next chapter of growth, service, and community impact.
We are looking for a humble, mission-driven leader with demonstrated nonprofit leadership experience, a strong operational background, proven financial management skills, and the ability to drive fundraising and revenue development.
Our next CEO must be an effective fundraiser and relationship builder who can cultivate major donors, strengthen corporate and community partnerships, pursue grant opportunities, and develop sustainable revenue sources. Equally important is the ability to oversee operations, create a healthy workplace culture, manage budgets, develop talent, improve organizational performance, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Qualifications:
Nonprofit leadership experience is required.
Strong operational leadership and financial management experience are essential.
Fundraising, donor development, and revenue generation are key responsibilities.
Proven relationship-building skills and the ability to foster a positive, values-driven workplace culture are essential.
Strong moral character, integrity, humility, and a commitment to developing and supporting others are expected.
For-profit business experience is beneficial but not required.
A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
A strong connection to Northwest Indiana is important. We prefer a candidate who currently resides in Northwest Indiana, has established community relationships, and is actively engaged in giving back. Our CEO must be a respected community leader who represents Meals on Wheels with integrity, compassion, and distinction.
Our next CEO will exemplify our nine core leadership competencies:
Mission, Vision & Values
Situational Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Communication
Strategic Thinking
Business Acumen
Drive for Results
Problem Solving
Talent Development
We seek a leader who combines business excellence with humility, strong people skills, accountability, and a servant-leadership mindset—someone who builds trust, strengthens relationships, and creates a workplace where associates feel respected, supported, and motivated to succeed.
Compensation and benefits: The expected salary range is $150,000–$165,000, commensurate with experience. Meals on Wheels offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a 403(b) plan; an HRA; and a best-in-class PTO policy.
Hiring timeline: Meals on Wheels expects to make a hiring decision by January, with the successful candidate joining the Agency in February.
This is an opportunity to build on a strong foundation, strengthen community partnerships, support our dedicated associates and volunteers, and make a lasting difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve.
Interested in joining us?
Please send your resume directly to:
Derek Kinney
derek@mownwi.org
Please share this opportunity with your network. Your next connection could be our next CEO!
Help us make a difference—one meal, one relationship, and one life at a time.
Requirements
Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead our organization into its next chapter of growth, service, and community impact.
We are looking for more than an executive with impressive credentials. We are seeking a humble, mission-driven leader with demonstrated nonprofit leadership experience, strong operational expertise, sound financial judgment, fundraising ability, and a genuine commitment to building relationships and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Our next CEO must be equally committed to raising the resources that sustain our mission, leading effective operations, create a healthy workplace culture, develop talent, managing organizational finances, developing strong relationships, and creating a culture built on integrity, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
Nonprofit leadership experience is required. Experience in the for-profit sector is beneficial but not required.
Education: A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
A Strong Connection to Northwest Indiana
Our preference is for a candidate who currently resides in Northwest Indiana and is actively engaged in the community.
We are looking for someone who understands our region, values its communities, has established local relationships, and demonstrates a genuine commitment to giving back.
Our next CEO should be more than the leader of an organization serving Northwest Indiana. They should be an engaged member of the community, a respected local leader, and a passionate advocate for the individuals and families we serve.
A strong professional reputation, the ability to build trusted relationships, and a commitment to representing Meals on Wheels with integrity and distinction are essential qualities.
