Chief Executive Officer

2 weeks ago


Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States Stryker Johnston Foundation Full time
About the Organization


The Stryker Johnston Foundation (SJF) is a distinguished private family foundation established by Ronda Stryker and Bill Johnston, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

SJF is dedicated to investing in and collaborating with entities focused on eradicating intergenerational poverty within Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Utilizing a trust-based philanthropy approach, SJF emphasizes values, nurtures relationships, acknowledges power dynamics, and prioritizes equity, trust, and sustained partnerships.


SJF collaborates with various organizations and groups to transform the systems and structures that perpetuate intergenerational poverty, particularly affecting Black individuals, people of color, and other marginalized communities.

Through its influence as a foundation, SJF aims to support, advocate for, and elevate the efforts of those driving meaningful change in the Kalamazoo community.

The Opportunity


For nearly three decades, the Stryker Johnston Foundation (SJF) has been a pivotal force in investing in leaders, organizations, and groups making significant contributions to Kalamazoo, Michigan.

SJF has built a solid reputation for impactful and respected trust-based grantmaking practices within the Kalamazoo community.

This position offers a unique chance to lead the largest private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at a time when both the foundation and the community are on the brink of transformative change.

The Board of SJF has pledged to allocate $50 million annually in perpetuity to invest in solutions addressing systemic barriers in healthcare, education, housing, and other critical issues that have hindered many Kalamazoo residents, particularly Black individuals, people of color, and other communities, from overcoming intergenerational poverty.

Ideal Candidate


The ideal candidate is deeply committed to the mission and vision of the Stryker Johnston Foundation and is enthusiastic about the opportunity to play a crucial role in guiding the Kalamazoo community towards a more just, equitable, and compassionate environment where everyone can thrive.


The next Chief Executive Officer is an ethical, empathetic, and accomplished leader with a proven track record in addressing entrenched systemic challenges.

The ideal candidate has built their reputation in one or more of the following domains:
healthcare, education, or poverty alleviation. This leader will utilize their experience and networks to advocate for and advance the Foundation's vision and mission. The next Chief Executive Officer is a visionary thinker who approaches this work with a mindset of possibility, creativity, and abundance. They are driven by a commitment to antiracism and view this work through an equity lens.

The successful candidate will appreciate innovative ideas and disruption while also applying proven experience and knowledge in practical and effective ways.

The base salary for this position starts at $270,000. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement based in SJF's Kalamazoo office.

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