Executive Director – ACTS Foundation

Reports to: CEO Kevin Foster

Supervises: Program Leads (Grocery Giveaway, Senior Delivery Program, Convoy of Hope Distribution Center, CalAIM Program)

Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About The ACTS Foundation

The ACTS Foundation is a non-religious nonprofit committed to transforming our community socially, economically, and compassionately. Through strategic partnerships and four high-impact programs, ACTS provides food security, senior support, distribution services to local churches and nonprofits, and social care coordination for vulnerable populations.

Programs include:

• Grocery Giveaway Program – Feeding ~1,200 individuals monthly
• Senior Citizen Delivery Program – Serving 200+ seniors each month
• Convoy of Hope Distribution Center – Supporting 30 churches and nonprofits
• CalAIM Program – A rapidly growing community health and social support initiative

Position Overview

The Executive Director (ED) is the operational and relational engine of the ACTS Foundation. This leader will oversee all daily operations, ensure program excellence, strengthen community impact, and expand funding and partnership opportunities. A successful ED must have a genuine heart for the vulnerable in our community and a passion for meeting people at their point of need. This role requires compassion-driven leadership paired with strong operational and fundraising instincts.

The ED manages program leads, cultivates nonprofit and agency partnerships, and helps secure long-term financial health for the organization. This position reports directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for all ACTS programs and staff.
• Oversee program leads to ensure quality, reporting accuracy, and goal achievement.
• Develop and implement operational processes, systems, and metrics for organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including CalAIM program standards.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation across all programs.

• Create and execute a development strategy to diversify and grow funding.
• Build and maintain donor relationships, including major donors.
• Identify and pursue large-scale partnership and funding opportunities with the CEO.
• Oversee communication of impact stories, reports, and donor stewardship.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for nonprofit partners, community organizations, and agencies.
• Strengthen existing partnerships and cultivate new collaborations.
• Represent ACTS Foundation at community meetings and events.

• Ensure each program meets goals, budgets, and compliance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and feedback.
• Support program leads with resources, training, and coaching.

• Foster a positive, service-oriented culture aligned with ACTS’ values.
• Model professionalism, compassion, adaptability, and integrity.
• Participate in strategic planning and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in nonprofit or community-focused work.
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, donor cultivation, and development strategy.
• Strong operational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple programs, and solve problems effectively.
• Experience with government-funded programs (such as CalAIM) is a plus.
• Demonstrated heart and passion for serving vulnerable populations.

Personal Characteristics

• Relational, empathetic, and community-minded
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
• Comfortable leading in fast-paced environments
• Collaborative, humble, and mission-driven
• Able to “run to the brokenness” with compassion and resilience