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<strong>CEO</strong><br />
OPPORTUNITY<br />
PROFILE<br />
WABASH, IN<br />
New possibilities<br />
for children, teens,<br />
and families.<br />
www.jobfitmatters.com
OVERVIEW<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s Residential and Family Services in Wabash, Indiana, stands out among its peers as an<br />
exceptionally caring, effective, and stable organization serving families in the name of Christ for 173<br />
years. While smaller residential care facilities closed their doors during the challenges of COVID, <strong>Josiah</strong><br />
White’s not only survived but innovated and expanded to find new ways to bring hope and healing to<br />
families. Founded and supported by the Friends (Quaker) Church, <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s is a key contractor for<br />
the State of Indiana, while also providing private placement care and education for families through its<br />
growing Compass Rose Academy.<br />
Following a period of significant accomplishments, President and <strong>CEO</strong> Ron Evans has announced his<br />
intention to retire. In the previous years under Evans’ leadership, <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s has expanded and<br />
upgraded its physical campus significantly. Achieving programmatic standards of excellence, <strong>Josiah</strong><br />
White’s is now accredited by the Teaching Family Model, Council for Accreditation of Residential<br />
Facilities (CARF), Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and Cognia. 50 East, a newly<br />
added garden center and café, provides meaningful work for <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s students through the<br />
Growing Teens for Life Program. <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s is a significant employer in the Wabash community<br />
and, for the past two years, has been recognized as one of the Best Christian Workplaces in America by<br />
BCWI®.<br />
The resilience and dedication of the team at <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s, a well-developed and maintained campus,<br />
a healthy endowment, and committed supporters have enabled <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s to weather recent<br />
economic challenges. Children and families greatly need the care <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s offers, but one barrier<br />
is simply staffing the positions to welcome more families. A leadership challenge for the next <strong>CEO</strong> will<br />
be to oversee new and creative ways to attract and retain team members for positions across the<br />
organization.<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s seeks the next leader to build the teams to continue providing excellent care to this<br />
vulnerable population. While the board sets general strategic vision, the President/<strong>CEO</strong> is given the<br />
latitude to shape the specific tactics and set direction to achieve the vision. In light of this, the Board’s<br />
strategic goals for the <strong>CEO</strong> over the next five years include the following:<br />
• Leading the organization in a Christ-centered way while restoring financial strength and developing<br />
people to meet the mission’s needs.<br />
• Introduction of new programs and the expansion of current programs to meet the need of youth in<br />
care and families while fully utilizing existing resources at the Wabash campus and satellite offices.<br />
• Maintenance and support of staff spiritually, mentally, physically, and professionally.
IDENTITY STATEMENTS<br />
Misson: <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s is a Christ-centered organization committed to enriching the lives<br />
of children and families through emotional healing, personal development, and spiritual<br />
growth.<br />
Vision: <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s will provide hope for children and families and offer services that<br />
challenge them to live lives of character, stability, and service to others.<br />
Why We<br />
Exist<br />
Core<br />
Values<br />
Pursue the<br />
Vision<br />
To provide hope and<br />
transformation through Christ<br />
to children and families.<br />
The primary core value of<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s is to model<br />
God’s grace and love to the<br />
children and families we serve.<br />
This core value challenges us<br />
to pursue a personal and<br />
professional lifestyle of:<br />
• Sacrificial service<br />
• Compassion<br />
• Respect for the individual<br />
worth of all people<br />
• Faithfulness to the truths<br />
of Scripture<br />
To pursue the vision we will:<br />
• Share the love and<br />
message of Jesus Christ<br />
• Develop meaningful<br />
relationships that promote<br />
personal growth<br />
• Make the needs of children<br />
and families our highest<br />
priority<br />
• Teach and model pure and<br />
appropriate behavior<br />
• Equip children for the<br />
future through academic,<br />
vocational, and social<br />
skills programs<br />
• Provide a safe, structured,<br />
family-like environment<br />
• Provide exceptional service<br />
to placement agencies<br />
• Manage our resources with<br />
conservative stewardship<br />
principles
ACCREDITATIONS & AWARDS<br />
One of the highlights of 2022 for <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s was becoming<br />
an accredited Teaching Family Association agency. Teaching<br />
Family Association is the accrediting agency of Teaching Family<br />
Model (TFM), a relational, evidenced-based, trauma-informed<br />
model of care focused on increasing life skill development in<br />
children and teens. The accreditation process took almost two<br />
and a half years.<br />
Best Christian Workplaces Institute is an employee engagement<br />
ministry dedicated to helping Christian leaders and organizations<br />
achieve their full potential by creating flourishing staff<br />
workplaces. In order to achieve this certification, organizations<br />
undergo a process involving surveys, a leadership review, and<br />
consulting services. <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s is honored to once again be<br />
certified as a Best Christian Workplace and looks forward to<br />
continuing efforts to improve workplace culture.<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s was nominated and accepted to join The National<br />
Register of Historic Places. The Wabash campus was established<br />
in 1850 and continues in operation today. Approval for the<br />
National Register was granted by the Indiana Historic Review<br />
Board and is listed through the National Park Service.
STORY OF JOSIAH WHITE’S<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s exists because of a mission set in motion in 1850 to help “the most deserted of<br />
children.” The goal was to help children in need obtain a quality education, grow in their spiritual<br />
development, and gain valuable work experience. <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s has grown from its founding in<br />
1850 to become one of Indiana’s oldest and largest nonprofit social services agencies serving<br />
children, teens, and families, with offices around the state, including the residential campus in<br />
Wabash, Indiana.<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White was an influential businessman from Pennsylvania who was instrumental in developing<br />
the anthracite coal industry by improving waterway transportation along the Lehigh River. As a<br />
young man, <strong>Josiah</strong> entered the business world as an apprentice for a hardware store at the age of<br />
14. He quickly learned and understood the business. By the age of 21, he had already been in<br />
business for himself and sold his hardware store with enough wealth to retire comfortably. With<br />
this, he was at a crossroads. He could live off his interest the rest of his days or he could continue<br />
to work and give away his wealth to good causes.<br />
He stated, “I finally concluded that I would be more likely to be happy in this<br />
world and in the other also, if I took the course that would be useful to others<br />
in all my undertakings and not eat my bread alone and in idleness.”<br />
With this decision, he worked diligently through trial and<br />
hardship until, as he was approaching age 65, he had<br />
amassed significant wealth through successfully<br />
revolutionizing the canal and coal industries. With<br />
his success, he desired to leave a lasting legacy<br />
of helping others. In his will, he left funds to<br />
purchase what is now <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s property<br />
in Wabash, Indiana, to begin serving “the<br />
most deserted of children.”<br />
Today, <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s carries out the<br />
legacy of the founder, whose heart’s<br />
desire was the following:<br />
“Then I should be in<br />
close communion with<br />
Him, who has gone to<br />
prepare mansions for<br />
me, to dwell with Him<br />
into the endless ages<br />
of all Eternity.”
SERVICES<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s offers hope and transformation through Christ to children, teens, and families through<br />
the following ministries:<br />
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES<br />
Therapeutic and educational residential programs in partnership<br />
with the Indiana Juvenile Justice System and the Department of<br />
Children’s Services (DCS).<br />
COMPASS ROSE ACADEMY<br />
A private pay residential, therapeutic, and educational program<br />
for teen girls with mental health concerns from all over the<br />
United States.<br />
RECOVERY SERVICES<br />
A Medicaid and private insurance residential treatment program<br />
for adolescents dealing with substance abuse.<br />
GROWING TEENS FOR LIFE<br />
A holistic vocational training and workforce development<br />
program for teens in residential care.
FOSTER CARE<br />
Support and resources through licensing, training, and 24/7<br />
care for foster families throughout Indiana.<br />
FAMILY PRESERVATION<br />
Therapeutic in-home services for families in crisis.<br />
50 EAST GARDEN CENTER AND CAF E´<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s vocational program for residential<br />
students, Growing Teens for Life ( GTfL), helps students<br />
prepare for adulthood through educational and work<br />
opportunities that build the vocational skills needed to<br />
transition from structured care into the world of<br />
employment and self sufficiency. GTfL is built upon<br />
five pillars:<br />
• Educational & Vocational Skills<br />
• Life Skills<br />
• Work Experience<br />
• Financial Stability<br />
• Mentoring<br />
Students leave the program with industry recognized<br />
certifications, job readiness, and the financial stability<br />
they need to continue on a successful path for life after<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s.
AT-A-GLANCE<br />
10-YEAR HISTORY OF INCOME, EXPENSES, AND ASSETS:<br />
$50,000,000<br />
REVENUE EXPENSE NET NET ASSETS<br />
2022 IMPACT<br />
$40,000,000<br />
$30,000,000<br />
$20,000,000<br />
$10,000,000<br />
610 CHILDREN, TEENS,<br />
AND FAMILIES SERVED<br />
$0<br />
- $10,000,000<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022<br />
79,318<br />
DAYS OF IMPACT<br />
2022<br />
BREAKDOWN OF<br />
ANNUAL INCOME<br />
PROGRAM REVENUE<br />
RESIDENTIAL<br />
COMPASS ROSE<br />
ACADEMY<br />
RECOVERY SERVICES<br />
FOSTER CARE<br />
PRESERVATION SERVICES<br />
$8,749,077<br />
$2,973,957<br />
$243,263<br />
$4,171,155<br />
$736,689<br />
FINANCIAL<br />
ANNUAL BUDGET 2023-2024: $28 M<br />
ASSETS: $47.2 M<br />
PROPERTY: $25 M<br />
INVESTMENTS: $17 M<br />
$DEBT: $9.3 M<br />
($7M OF WHICH ARE RESTRICTED<br />
FUNDS)<br />
CONTRIBUTIONS & GRANTS<br />
INDIVIDUALS (74%)<br />
BUSINESSES (14%)<br />
FOUNDATIONS (9%)<br />
CHURCHES/MINISTRIES (3%)<br />
$1,320,626<br />
$252,115<br />
$164,318<br />
$53,080<br />
99.6<br />
FOSTER<br />
CARE<br />
17.5<br />
PRESERVATION<br />
SERVICES<br />
REAL ESTATE (3%)<br />
$175,139<br />
INVESTMENT INCOME<br />
($3,190,765)<br />
$17,402,056<br />
15<br />
COMPASS<br />
ROSE<br />
TOTAL<br />
PARTICIPANTS*<br />
205.6<br />
280<br />
EMPLOYEES<br />
248 FULL-TIME,<br />
32 PART-TIME/PER DIEM<br />
7.1<br />
RECOVERY<br />
SERVICES<br />
66.4<br />
RESIDENTIAL<br />
* CURRENT PARTICIPANTS IN JOSIAH WHITE’S<br />
PROGRAMS: (AVG: MARCH 2023)
THE POSITION<br />
THE POSITION<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s is currently seeking a President and Chief Executive Officer (<strong>CEO</strong>) to build upon its 173<br />
years of service and lead the agency into its next chapter of serving children, teens, and families. The<br />
President and <strong>CEO</strong> will be hired by the Board of Directors and is directly responsible to them for the<br />
overall leadership and management of the total child care program that fulfills the principles as set<br />
forth by the founder <strong>Josiah</strong> White. The President and Chief Executive Officer will be an example of<br />
spiritual maturity while living out their Christian faith in all aspects of their life. The President and<br />
Chief Executive Officer will be a visionary thought leader for <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s as it relates to mobilizing,<br />
inspiring, and developing all constituents, staff, and volunteers to support a comprehensive strategic<br />
plan. The ideal candidate must demonstrate understanding and respect for the populations served by<br />
<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s, including the need for cultural, socioeconomic, and diversity awareness.<br />
Currently reporting to the President/<strong>CEO</strong> are the VP for Advancement, Chief Human Resources Officer,<br />
Director of Spiritual Life, VP of Recovery Services, VP of Residential Services, VP of Compass Rose, VP of<br />
Family Services, Chief Operations Officer/General Counsel, and Executive Assistant.<br />
President/<br />
<strong>CEO</strong><br />
Executive<br />
Assistant<br />
VP of<br />
Advancement<br />
Chief Human<br />
Resources<br />
Officer<br />
Director of<br />
Spiritual<br />
Life<br />
VP of Recovery<br />
Services<br />
VP of Residential<br />
Services<br />
VP of<br />
Compass Rose<br />
VP of<br />
Family Services<br />
COO/<br />
General Counsel<br />
(CFO)
RESPONSIBILITIES<br />
VISION AND LEADERSHIP<br />
• Functions as a visionary guide in the direction of all <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s programs.<br />
• Works with the Board of Directors to adapt to the changing needs of the agency.<br />
• Serves as the spiritual leader for the staff of <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s and demonstrates his/her commitment<br />
to living a personal lifestyle that is consistent with the Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct as<br />
an example to all staff.<br />
• Ensures there is a comprehensive plan to recruit, support, and develop mission-driven staff in all<br />
positions.<br />
• Ensures that <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s has strong, measurable organizational health so as to attract and retain<br />
staff through such things as communication, recognition, and employee celebration strategies.<br />
• Leads the strategic and budget planning processes with the Executive Leadership Team and Board of<br />
Directors.<br />
• Develops clear goals and metrics to monitor the agency’s<br />
success in carrying out the strategic plan.<br />
• Provides information and recommendations<br />
to the Board for setting or revising the goals<br />
and objectives, operating policies, and<br />
strategic plans.<br />
• Develops the Board of Directors<br />
through implementation of the<br />
board development plan; manages<br />
and energizes board task forces<br />
and possible future committees.<br />
• Assesses the evolving needs of<br />
the environment for new areas<br />
of development; understands,<br />
translates, and transmits those<br />
into the organization that should<br />
be part of the strategic direction.<br />
• Provides proactive leadership as a<br />
driving force in the fulfillment of<br />
the mission, vision, and core values<br />
of the agency.<br />
• Establishes good working relationships<br />
and collaborative arrangements with<br />
community groups, donors, elected officials,<br />
and other organizations to help achieve the<br />
goals of the organization.
Operational and Administrative Responsibilities<br />
• Ensures that effective systems, policies, and programs are in place to hire, motivate, and develop<br />
highly competent employees to establish accountability and resolve internal issues and conflicts<br />
constructively.<br />
• Provides direct supervision for members of the Senior Leadership Team. Plans, defines, and sets<br />
goals and structures and organizes <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s programs.<br />
• Assumes ultimate oversight of all staff and fiscal management to ensure the success of the approved<br />
operational plan, which incorporates goals and objectives that meet the strategic direction of the<br />
organization.<br />
• Ensures the operation of the organization and all programs and services offered by the organization<br />
contribute to the mission and meet the expectations of clients, Board, and supporters.<br />
• Maintains appropriate communication with the Board and the Compass Rose Board through written,<br />
monthly Board and Financial reports; communicates regularly with Board members to strengthen<br />
their engagement in the ministry, establish appropriate transparency, and provide information to<br />
enable Board members to serve effectively.<br />
• Ensures that an appropriate Risk Management framework is in place for <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s and its<br />
programs, including compliance with all regulatory, legal, contractual, and accreditation obligations.<br />
Fundraising and Public Relations<br />
• Directs Constituency Development, Engagement, and Mobilization planning and activities, including<br />
fundraising, support, and engagement in philanthropic activities in geographic regions and<br />
communities that align with our locations or those identified as part of a strategic growth plan.<br />
• Directs the creation of and implementation of a Comprehensive Philanthropic Sustainability Plan to<br />
create growing annual operating and program support through philanthropic endeavors and pursuits.<br />
• Builds major gift donor relationships and private endowment development through major gift and<br />
planned gift relationships.<br />
• Possesses ability to recognize, connect, engage, and grow relationships with prospective donors,<br />
foundations, and other meaningful external constituents on behalf of <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s.<br />
• Acts as a spokesperson for <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s and conducts official correspondence on behalf of the<br />
organization as appropriate and jointly with the Board of Directors. Represents the organization at<br />
community activities and public events to enhance the organization’s community profile.<br />
• Communicates with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to<br />
identify changes in the community served by the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS<br />
• A Christian of strong convictions who lives in a manner that is consistent with <strong>Josiah</strong><br />
White’s mission statement.<br />
• A master’s degree, preferably in a related field of social work, counseling, psychology,<br />
ministry, or education.<br />
• Five years or more of executive leadership experience including performance management,<br />
fiscal management, program oversight, and donor relations/development. Must have a<br />
proven track record in fundraising and other revenue-producing initiatives and significant<br />
experience in organization/campus and community engagement.<br />
• Must possess strong leadership qualities and be a positive role model.<br />
• Must possess excellent public relation skills and represent <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s in a professional<br />
manner. Must exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be effective<br />
and able to speak in front of large groups.<br />
• Must possess strong, positive, interpersonal skills and have experience in relationship<br />
building with a variety of constituents and stakeholders. Proven ability to get along well<br />
with diverse personalities and demonstrate a nature that is tactful, mature, and flexible.<br />
• Must be a person who takes initiative and works with minimal supervision. Must be willing<br />
and able to pay attention to details and metrics while at the same time employing tactics<br />
that empower employees to succeed and build a positive culture.<br />
• Must possess a high energy level and be comfortable performing multifaceted projects in<br />
conjunction with normal activities.<br />
• Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.<br />
• Must be committed to the mission, core values, and vision of <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s.<br />
• Knowledge of state reimbursement policies/procedures, human services, licensing, and<br />
accrediting agencies is preferred but not required.
EXPECTATIONS/GOALS<br />
Successful leadership in an institution is judged by how well its leader meets the expectations of its<br />
governing body, accomplishes the mission of the organization, and responds to the input of staff, the<br />
executive team, partners, and other constituent groups. The next <strong>CEO</strong> of <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s should be called<br />
to accomplish the following:<br />
1. Leading the organization in a Christ-centered way while restoring financial strength and<br />
developing people to meet the mission’s needs. The next <strong>CEO</strong> will maximize existing programs<br />
while continuing and strengthening overall staffing and accountability. The <strong>CEO</strong> will quickly<br />
establish trust and credibility in order to work through the challenges facing <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s and the<br />
residential care profession. With a high enrollment demand for <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s services, financial<br />
health will primarily come through 1.) staffing open positions, and 2.) fundraising.<br />
2. Introduction of new programs and the expansion of current programs to meet the needs of youth<br />
in care and families while fully utilizing existing resources at the Wabash campus and satellite<br />
offices. The <strong>CEO</strong> will ensure that <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s is prepared and nimble enough to respond to new<br />
mission opportunities, but strategically rightsizing or consolidating programs as necessary.<br />
3. Maintenance and support of staff spiritually, mentally, physically, and professionally. The <strong>CEO</strong><br />
will set the tone for the organization, leading by example with integrity and humility, being visible<br />
and engaged, and emphasizing the spiritual health on campus. In addition, the <strong>CEO</strong> will support and<br />
nurture diversity and belonging initiatives across campus, developing a more welcoming culture,<br />
thus attracting and retaining a more diverse workforce.
LOCATION<br />
WABASH, INDIANA<br />
Wabash established itself as a forward-thinking city long ago, gaining fame in 1880 as the world’s first<br />
municipality to adopt electric lighting. For the next century, the city’s downtown thrived, fueled by a<br />
robust manufacturing economy.<br />
Wabash won Stellar Community status in 2014, gaining access to $1.3 million in matching funds for<br />
revitalization, fueling the transformation of 23 historic buildings downtown and resulting in an<br />
estimated $25 million in private investment.<br />
Today, the National Register-listed commercial district includes a restored<br />
boutique hotel, the Honeywell Center (conference and entertainment venue),<br />
a restored movie theater complete with a third floor ballroom and meeting<br />
rooms, small specialty shops, trendy residential lofts, and a number of<br />
great restaurants and cafés. Wabash has become a model of revitalization<br />
that capitalizes on heritage. Selected to host Indiana’s statewide<br />
preservation conference in 2017 showcasing the lively, thriving<br />
downtown, Wabash is a charming combination of history and<br />
innovation. Wabash Marketplace won Indiana Landmarks’ 2018<br />
Servaas Memorial Award recognizing outstanding achievement in<br />
preservation.<br />
Blending a community pathway, river recreation, canal history, and<br />
land conservation, the Wabash River Trail (WRT) runs from Wabash<br />
to Lagro. Following the Wabash River for seven miles, the WRT<br />
creates trailheads, provides opportunities for fishing, canoe access to<br />
the river, scenic overlooks, and more.<br />
The beautiful Honeywell Public Golf Course provides challenging<br />
and affordable golf for all. Designed by the world-renowned golf<br />
course architect Arthur Hills, the Course is owned and operated<br />
by the Honeywell Public Golf Course Agency, an entity created<br />
through the joint efforts of the City of Wabash and The<br />
Honeywell Foundation.<br />
COST OF LIVING<br />
Although housing may be provided to the new <strong>CEO</strong> as part of<br />
the package, the cost of living in Wabash is 71% of the<br />
nationwide average.<br />
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Venues<br />
In addition to the block-long arts<br />
complex with a 1,500-seat theater, art<br />
gallery, and restaurant, Honeywell<br />
manages Eagles Theatre, Charley Greek<br />
Gardens, Dr. Ford Historic home, the 13-<br />
24 Drive In, and more.
PROCESS OF CANDIDACY<br />
If after reading this <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>Profile</strong> you sense that the gifts and experience God has given you are a<br />
good match for <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s, we invite you to begin the inquiry process. All candidate information<br />
and conversations are handled confidentially. You may contact Tommy Thomas or Laura Coverstone at<br />
any stage of the process to receive more information and ask questions.<br />
Please provide the following materials:<br />
1. A professional resume.<br />
2. In order to help us gain a more complete picture of you and your interest in this position, provide<br />
responses to the following questions:<br />
a. Describe your faith in Jesus and how this impacts the way you view work.<br />
b. Using the “Qualifications” section of this <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>Profile</strong> as your guide, share with us<br />
what makes you a strong candidate.<br />
c. What is it about <strong>Josiah</strong> White’s that draws you to this leadership position?<br />
3. Provide the names and contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) for four references<br />
who know you and your career well enough to comment on your suitability for this role. (We will not<br />
contact your references until later in the process and after receiving your permission.)<br />
Please do not be overly concerned with brevity in assembling this package of materials. While<br />
we are not seeking large volumes of content, we request that you provide sufficient relevant<br />
information that demonstrates your fit for this role and the strengths you bring to this candidacy.<br />
Submit this information in one Microsoft Word document or PDF to:<br />
Tommy Thomas<br />
JobfitMatters<br />
resumes@jobfitmatters.com<br />
Phone: (615) 261-4623<br />
Please enter “<strong>Josiah</strong> White’s <strong>CEO</strong>” in the subject line.