CLIENT SUMMARY

Our client is a faith-based, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting people at critical moments of need and restoring dignity, stability, and opportunity through compassionate, practical support. Rooted in the teachings of Matthew 25, the organization exists to serve “the least of these” through food access, crisis response, community partnership, and long-term, hope-building initiatives—both locally and globally.

Operating with a lean team and a high level of community engagement, the organization’s work is anchored by a large-scale food pantry and multiple community-facing programs and partnerships. Services are delivered in high-need, high-impact communities, with an expanding footprint through additional pantry partnerships in other markets and select global initiatives.

The organization is led in close partnership with an actively engaged Board and advisory leadership. Success in this environment requires strong relational leadership, consistent communication, and disciplined operational follow-through.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Executive Director will provide day-to-day leadership for the organization, ensuring clarity, stability, and compassion while faithfully advancing the mission. This leader will translate the vision of the Board and Founder into clear priorities, strong communication, and consistent execution across programs, staff, and partnerships.

Serving as a trusted relational bridge between leadership, the board, donors, and the broader community, the Executive Director will bring calm, steady leadership to a complex and fast-moving nonprofit environment. Success in this role requires a servant-hearted, Christ-centered leader who can build trust, strengthen internal systems, cultivate a healthy team culture, and steward organizational impact with integrity—particularly in high-need communities where the work is both deeply meaningful and demanding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Leadership & Execution

Provide day-to-day oversight across programs, sites, and staff operations
Build and sustain an execution engine that turns leadership direction into results (systems, playbooks, rhythms, and follow-through)

Board & Leadership Partnership

Work alongside the Board President and Board of Directors to support alignment and execution
Maintain a calm, non-reactive presence and steady professionalism under pressure
Communicate proactively and consistently to ensure leadership remains informed and aligned
Help establish clarity around decision-making, approvals, and execution ownership

Fundraising, Donor Stewardship & Relationship Growth

Strengthen relationships with current donors and help cultivate new partners
Represent the organization with confidence, maturity, and credibility in business, nonprofit, and faith communities
Support donor engagement experiences and events locally and in partner markets

Team Leadership & Culture

Lead through role clarity, accountability, and consistent follow-through
Develop and retain a healthy, high-performing team through coaching and structure
Foster a culture marked by kindness, stability, and strong communication
Address conflict and performance issues promptly, thoughtfully, and appropriately

Financial Leadership & Organizational Health

Oversee fiscal stewardship, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and vendor oversight
Ensure operations reflect integrity, accountability, and disciplined execution

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

7–10+ years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, ministry, or mission-driven organization (complex operations preferred)
Bachelor’s degree required
Proven ability to lead teams, manage operations, and execute in high-stakes environments
Strong donor, partner, and stakeholder relationship skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with boards
Mature, Christ-centered leader aligned with the organization’s mission and values
Experience with food pantry/food bank operations, community ministry, or poverty-focused programming preferred
Demonstrated ability to thrive in founder-led environments; able to lead up with calm, clarity, and respect
Ability to create structure, operational rhythm, and execution frameworks in a fast-moving environment
Ministry-minded posture with the ability to shepherd people with wisdom, compassion, and discernment
Calm, steady, non-reactive presence under pressure
High emotional intelligence; firm yet respectful communicator
Organized, consistent, and execution-oriented
Comfortable carrying significant responsibility without constant autonomy validation
Relationally mature; able to navigate tension and conflict with grace and clarity

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