:: The Sisters of Charity, Canton, Ohio ::

Vision
Mission
Guiding Principles
Our History
The Focus
Board of Directors
Staff
Employment Opportunities

VISION
To improve the quality of life of the poor and underserved so they can live to their fullest potential:

by initiating systemic change
by enhancing community connections
by serving as a community change agent to advocate for the poor
by promoting innovative strategies to impact the root causes of poverty

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton supports and furthers the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. The principal components of their ministry are health, education, and social services. The Foundation's focus is on issues of social justice relating to the poor and underserved in the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

We Believe:

in approaching all that we do with deliberation, compassion, charity, integrity, prudence, inclusiveness, and humility.
in respecting and valuing cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity by operating in a manner that supports and enhances the dignity of individuals and communities.
in respecting and valuing each person's strengths and abilities by including in the decision–making process those affected by our decisions.
in addressing the root causes of poverty by focusing our efforts on nurturing healthy communities, especially with respect to the poor and underserved.
in supporting and enhancing the well being of children and families.
in collaborating with foundations, organizations, and other systems to leverage assets and resources whenever possible.
in striving for actions that are strategic, timely, outcome oriented and directed toward long–term systemic change.

The Beginning
For over 150 years the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine have dedicated their mission and ministry to addressing the unmet needs of the spiritually, socially, psychologically, physically, or materially underserved in the areas of health, education, and social service. As Catholic organizations, the mission of their foundations is rooted in this history. Through innovative, strategic, and mission–driven grantmaking the Foundations are committed to making a difference in the lives of the poor and to extending the ministry of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.

A partnering decision in November 1995, strategically positioned the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine Health System's hospitals to be responsive to the major trends in healthcare. By selling a 50% interest in Mercy Medical Center, the Sisters were able to establish the SISTERS OF CHARITY FOUNDATION of Canton, and to continue honoring all the essential faith obligations of Catholic healthcare facilities including the continuation of healthcare of those unable to pay. In 1999, a new 50–50 nonprofit, joint venture with University Hospitals Health System of Cleveland, Ohio, replaced the partnership established in 1995 continuing the mission of Catholic healthcare to the community. In this restructuring, the assets of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton were preserved to continue its mission to the community.

Based upon Gospel values, Catholic social teaching, and the Congregation's mission and beliefs as they are related to major societal challenges, the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine has directed their Foundations to confront key issues that impact the poor and underserved.

Therefore, the Sisters of Charity Foundations remain committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved by understanding the root causes of poverty, nurturing the growth of healthy communities, emphasizing youth and family, and measuring the outcomes of these efforts.

Ronald S. Young, CPA	President
Jacqueline Bollas Caldwell	Vice–President
C. Todd Locke	Secretary
Gerard Mastroianni	Treasurer

Rev. Abraham D. Allende	Ronald J. Manse, CPA
Robert Belden	John J. McGrath, Ed. D.
Victoria S. Conley (Ex. Officio)	Gerry Radcliffe, RN, MS
David Cornet	Rabbi John Spitzer
Lynne Dragomier	Charles J. Tyburski, Esq.
Patricia Gramoy	Sr. Catherine Walsh, CSA
Susanna H. Krey	Robert Warren
Judge Sara Lioi	Sr. Elaine Weber, O. S. F.
Michael H. Linz, M. D.

Victoria S. Conley

Executive Director

Joni T. Close

Senior Program Director

Barb Blevins

Program Officer & Special Projects Coordinator

Beverly Gallagher

SPARK Administrative Assistant

Dawn Miller

Program Officer

Anne Savastano

Grants Manager

Shana Worley

SPARK Coordinator

Employment Opportunities

Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton, Ohio
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Position Description

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton seeks nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. The Foundation was founded in 1996 and is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. For over 155 years, the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, a religious congregation of women, have been dedicated to serving the healthcare, educational, and human service needs of the poor and underserved. The principal components of their ministry are health, education, and social services. The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine ask their foundations to be committed to serving the needs of the poor and underserved by understanding the root causes of poverty, nurturing the growth of healthy communities, emphasizing youth and families, and measuring the outcome of these efforts. To address this focus, the Foundation provides grant funds, technical assistance, and facilitation to agencies and organizations whose programs and services demonstrate a commitment to the poor and underserved of our communities.

POSTION SUMMARY

The Executive Director of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton, working with and at the direction of the President and CEO of the Sisters of Charity Health System, and/or her designee, and the Foundation’s Board of Directors shall direct, coordinate and oversee activities of the Foundation in accordance with their purposes. The Executive Director has the ability to integrate Foundation concerns and influences from the external environment into a comprehensive decision making framework based on a holistic view of the Foundation and its relationship to the larger society in which it functions. The Executive Director, through collaborative efforts with other health and human service agencies as well as Catholic Social Services of the Youngstown Diocese, assists in the identification of programs to address unmet needs consistent with the ministries of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. Additionally, the Executive Director is responsible for all administrative and grant disbursement and monitoring functions of the Foundation’s work. The Executive Director shall act as the duly authorized representative of the Board of Directors in all matters in which the Board of Directors has not formally designated some other person to act.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director shall:

Ensure that all activities of the Foundation are carried out in accord with the philosophy of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and the code of regulations of the organization.

Serve as the liaison officer and resource person to the Board of Directors and its Committees.
Work with the Sisters of Charity Health System on parent organization committees and task forces as needed and keep the Foundation’s Board and staff apprised of activities.
Assist in the planning and implementation of Sisters of Charity Health System’s family workshops, staff work session, and orientation activities as needed.
Provide administrative oversight of the daily operations and strategic direction of the Early Childhood Resource Center on behalf of CSA Mercy Ministries, a subsidiary of the Sisters of Charity Health System.
Develop annual goals, objectives and an implementation plan for the Foundation and in conjunction with the Board and staff, conduct a yearly review and provide a status report.
Develop, maintain, and review Board of Directors and staff orientation/education programs to communicate the philosophy, mission and strategic vision of the Sisters of Charity Health System and of this Foundation ministry.
Prepare an annual budget in conjunction with the Board Treasurer and the Sisters of Charity Health System finance staff and with input from all Board Committees and staff.
Develop, implement and monitor the Foundation’s operating and capital budgets in coordination with the Sisters of Charity Health System’s finance department.

Ensure that all Foundation programs operate according to prescribed federal, state and local regulations.
Respond strategically to challenges and trends impacting poverty in the community served and identify strategies to shape these issues and trends.
Ensure that an ongoing evaluation process for the Foundation’s grantmaking procedures and grantees is in place and reported to the Board of Directors.
Develop, review and maintain grantmaking application and review procedures that ensure that all grantmaking is tracked and monitored and is in keeping with the guidelines of the Foundation.
Develop an overall communication plan to effectively communicate the Foundation’s strategic initiatives and focus areas, as well as the mission and functions of the Foundation to the community and coordinate with the Sisters of Charity Health System communications staff as necessary.

Work closely with the leadership of Mercy Medical Center, the Early Childhood Resource Center and any other local Sisters of Charity Health System sponsored ministries to develop mutually beneficial projects responsive to new and/or unmet needs.

Select, employ, supervise and discharge employees for the Foundation and develop appropriate operational policies and procedures to administer the Foundation.
Develop and oversee the implementation of appropriate systems to facilitate the day–to–day operations.
Conduct an annual review of each employee and develop yearly staff goals.
Oversee and direct Foundation staff involvement in activities related to and financial commitments to strategic initiatives: Quality Child Care Initiative; W.K. Kellogg SPARK Initiative (Five–year, $4.1+ million grant); The Bethlehem Project for Oral Health; and Prescription Assistance Network for Stark County.

Oversee Foundation and staff involvement in community, statewide, and/or national partnerships, collaborative efforts, initiatives, and/or advocacy or public policy efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Non–Profit Organizations, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Education or related field or commensurate experience; minimum of five years experience in health and human service organizations; demonstrated strong leadership skills and experience in working with governance of not–for–profit organizations; well developed oral and written communication skills and strong inter–personal skills; and a demonstrated commitment to understanding and implementing the philosophy, values and ministry goals of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and comfort in working in a faith–based organization are required.

APPLICATION:

Individuals qualified for this position may send a focused letter of application, résumé, and the names of five references (including contact information with e–mail addresses). Nominations should include name, title, address, e–mail address, and phone numbers. All applications and nominations will be considered confidential. Applications will be welcomed until the position is filled.

Please forward to:

Cheryl A. Hyatt, President

The Charitable Resources Group (TCR Group)

400 Ninth Street, Suite A ˜ Conway, Pennsylvania 15027

E–mail: chyatt@tcrgroup.com Website:WWW.TCRGROUP.COM