Why We Love This Opportunity
Denver Institute for Faith & Work is a vibrant nonprofit in the heart of the Denver Metro region. With a strong legacy of leadership and innovation at the intersection of faith and work, DIFW is looking for the next leader who will help the institute grow and thrive for a new generation of Christian leaders.
Church or Org Description
Denver Institute for Faith & Work is an educational nonprofit dedicated to forming men and women to serve God, neighbor, and society through their work. We are learners, teachers, and conveners dedicated to our work, our city, and a broader vision of the gospel. And our vision is a world healed by the gospel through the work of God’s people. We believe we are people called to think theologically, embrace relationships, create good work, seek deep spiritual health, and serve others sacrificially. These are the guiding principles and values of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work. We help people find kingdom purpose in their work.
At DIFW, we realize many people feel isolated from other people of faith at work. They’re a bit disoriented when it comes to understanding their calling and frustrated with a deep disintegration between “personal faith” and public commitments in fields like business, education, law, and health care. They long for healing in the divide of an ever-changing culture. That’s why we connect people through our events and gatherings, create resources through our courses and podcast episodes, and help Christian leaders form community renewal through partnerships, spiritual formation, and a clarified sense of calling.
Position Description
The Chief Executive Officer will join the Denver Institute team in fulfilling our mission by giving executive leadership to the team, casting a vision for the future, and growing the work that has started over the past ten years. To succeed, the candidate must be a Christ-centered leader who can cast vision, build relationships with core stakeholders, give leadership to the DIFW staff team, serve the DIFW Board of Directors, fundraise, and lead DIFW into the next season of growth.
The CEO takes overall responsibility for the health, growth, and impact of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work. CEO responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Casting vision
- Creating a strategy for execution
- Fundraising and advancement
- Community and church partnership
- Staff development and effective team building
- Understanding of the Denver Metro and Front Range communities
They must have a passionate commitment to the integration of faith and work and the gospel’s influence on our public life, have exceptional interpersonal communication skills, be decisive in solving problems and finding solutions and live out an expression of authentic generosity and relational warmth towards others.
Above all, the new CEO must have a personal faith in Jesus Christ, clearly evidenced in family, church, community, and career.
