Director of Charitable Giving and Community Investments

Department:  Charitable Giving and Community
Investments 

Location:        Villa de Matel,
Houston, TX 

FLSA:  Exempt

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston (CCVI) is
a Congregation of Women Religious committed to driving positive
change and serving as signs of God’s presence in the communities
where we live and serve. With a mission to uphold the fundamental
dignity of all persons by nurturing communities where families have
the resources they need to flourish, we work collaboratively with
partners to address pressing challenges and create sustainable
solutions. As a dynamic organization growing our philanthropic
presence and programs, we are seeking a seasoned leader to lead our
team as the Director of Charitable Giving and Community
Investments.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Charitable Giving and Community Investments will
play a pivotal role in shaping and executing CCVI’s international
grantmaking/charitable giving strategy. This leadership position
requires a strategic thinker who can leverage their deep
understanding of under-resourced communities to identify
opportunities for impact, foster strong partnerships, and drive
innovative solutions toward systemic change. This is a dynamic role
overseeing a sizable budget and leading across multiple funding
programs, including grants, community investments and scholarships,
in several global regions, with a diverse set of internal
stakeholders. The successful candidate will lead the Congregation’s
efforts to advance its mission through charitable giving and
community investments. We are looking for a leader who is excited
to come alongside us as a partner, deepening our impact and
bringing best practices to our work, while prioritizing the
involvement of our Sisters in its direction and execution. Reports
directly to Congregational Leadership through the designated Board
Liaison.

CORE VALUES:

• Dignity: Respect for the worth of every person
  as created and loved by God, recognition and commitment to the
  value of diverse individuals and perspectives, and special concern
  for the poor and underserved.
• Integrity: Honesty, justice and consistency in
  all relationships.
• Excellence: High standards of service and
  performance based on witnessing to gospel values in building just
  and caring communities
• Compassion: Service in a spirit of empathy,
  love and concern as we stand with others, embracing them in their
  suffering, so that together we may experience God’s liberating and
  healing presence
• Stewardship: Wise and just use of talents and
  resources in a collaborative manner as we share our gifts for the
  mission of God.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Drives Results: Consistently achieving
  results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages Conflict:  Handling conflict
  situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Communicates Effectively:  Developing and
  delivering communications that convey a clear understanding to
  different audiences.
• Directs Work:  Providing direction,
  delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Builds Effective Teams:  Building
  strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and
  perspective to achieve goals.
• Business Insight:  Applying knowledge of
  business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s
  goals.
• Ensure Accountability:  Holding self and
  others accountable to meet commitments.

CCVI GIVING VALUES:

Our giving is driven by three key values:

• Respect: In a spirit of humility and openness,
  we honor all people and cultures with Christ-like compassion,
  building on local strengths and resources.
• Justice: We advocate for equity where the
  deepest injustices exist.
• Hope: Leaning on hope, we commit to lasting
  change, working toward systemic solutions with courage and
  perseverance.

CCVI CULTURE:

As a Catholic institution, our faith and values inform all of
our decisions, including our grantmaking priorities. A successful
candidate would align to our faith, values and Catholic
doctrine.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Strategic Grantmaking: Develop and implement a
  comprehensive grantmaking strategy aligned with the organization’s
  mission and goals, ensuring a targeted and impactful approach to
  addressing key issues in CCVI’s specific regions.
• Team Leadership: Lead a small grantmaking
  staff and Congregational committees, providing guidance,
  mentorship, and support. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team
  culture that values creativity, diversity, and continuous
  improvement across all stakeholders.
• Partnership Development: Cultivate and
  maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including grantees,
  community leaders, government agencies, and other funders.
  Collaborate to build a network of partners that enhances the
  Congregation’s reach and impact.
• Leading Growth: Collaborate with the CCVI
  Board and Director of Finance to, over time, increase the overall
  budget of the grantmaking programs/Charitable Giving.
• Due Diligence and Evaluation: Oversee the
  grant review process, ensuring rigorous due diligence, impact
  assessment, and compliance with organizational policies. Implement
  robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to measure the success
  of grant programs.
• Innovation and Learning: Stay abreast of
  emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in systems change
  approaches, within CCVI’s 4 regions. Integrate learning into
  grantmaking strategies, fostering a culture of continuous
  improvement and adaptability.
• Storytelling: Serve as a key communicator to
  the Congregation of the impact of their charitable giving through
  quantitative and qualitative data, providing annual reports and
  ongoing storytelling within key internal communications
  channels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eight to ten years’ experience preferred in grantmaking,
  philanthropy, or related fields.
• Strong leadership and program management skills, with a track
  record of collaborating with a Board of Directors
• Excellent strategic thinking and planning abilities, with the
  capacity to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Proven history of building a program within an existing
  institution, being a thought partner and coach.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with
  the ability to engage and facilitate across diverse
  stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in program evaluation, impact
  assessment, and data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and compliance
  requirements related to grantmaking.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; a master’s
degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Spanish language is
preferred but not required.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please note that this position is with the Congregation of the
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word at Villa de Matel Center
located in Houston, Texas.  The Congregation is a co-sponsor
of CHRISTUS Health and all employment activities will be with
CHRISTUS Health.