Position Description

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of International China Concern Canada

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

International China Concern (ICC) is a Christian charitable organization that serves children with disabilities, enabling them to live fulfilling lives in a welcoming society that accepts and respects them. Their mission is to ensure every child with a disability in China is embraced by love, fueled by hope, and empowered with life-changing opportunity. Their care and services help every child not just to survive, but thrive.

ICC is currently looking to fill the position of Executive Director to lead their Canadian national office headquartered in Vancouver, BC with a satellite office located in Toronto, ON. The role of the Executive Director is to provide overall leadership to the ICC Canada office and be accountable for the overall performance of the organization. The desirable qualities that they seek in the successful candidate include the following:

• Effective networker and relationship builder – both externally and internally
• An effective communicator in front of large audiences and with individuals
• Experience working with non-profit agencies in acquiring new donors and managing donor networks and systems that foster continued giving
• A strategic thinker who is able to operationalize creative solutions
• Join us to bring love, hope, and opportunity to children with special needs.

OUR STORY

From a Single Act of Compassion

In 1993, a newborn girl was abandoned and brought to a Chinese orphanage. Believing that a single act of compassion could make a difference, David Gotts rushed the baby, whom he called Rose, to a nearby hospital for treatment. She died later that night.

Rose lived less than 24 hours, but her short life touched David’s heart and inspired a commitment to compassion and care. Reflecting on the squalor he’d witnessed at the orphanage, David’s life was forever changed: “These precious children were no longer nameless, faceless babies. To me, each one became as Rose had been: a sacred life to be fought for.”

ICC Begins

International China Concern was founded later that same year.

Driven by a desire to share God’s love with all children in China with disabilities – ICC opened China’s first therapy and education-focused care centre. Praised by the Chinese government and other non-profits across the country, ICC’s revolutionary approach has made a deep and lasting impact on the care of children with disabilities.

The powerful story of baby Rose and ICC’s work to support children with disabilities in China is at the core of the book – “China’s Oasis: Love, hope, and opportunity for the hidden children of China.”

OUR MISSON

Our mission is to ensure every child with a disability in China is embraced by love, fueled by hope, and empowered with life-changing opportunity. Our care and services help every child not just survive, but thrive.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to see all children with a disability live fulfilling lives in a welcoming society that accepts and respects them.

As China continues to evolve economically and socially, ICC is keeping pace to meet today’s needs and anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities. We envision a future serving tens of thousands of children with disabilities and their families, while overcoming prejudice in the communities in which they live.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in donor management and operations leading a similarly sized or larger charity.
• Experience working with non-profit agencies in acquiring new donors and managing donor networks and systems that foster continued giving.
• Agreement with the ICC Canada Statement of Faith.
• Able to travel within Canada and internationally.
• Effective at networking and relationship building, both internally and externally.
• Command of the Chinese language (Mandarin and/or Cantonese), an asset.

Location: Burnaby, BC
Application Deadline: open until a suitable candidate is found
Start Date: TBD
Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000

APPLY online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

ABOUT US

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is an executive consulting firm that specializes in working with not-for-profits and for-profit businesses across Canada, assisting them in the placement of senior executives and directors.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. welcomes and encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, and will only make distinctions among interested applicants in accordance with the applicable Human Rights legislation.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. also welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.