VC President @ in San Francisco, CA

Founded in 1993, the Asian Pacific Fund (APF) is the Bay Area’s only community foundation solely dedicated to uplifting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. With a mission to mobilize resources and amplify voices, APF supports a vibrant network of over 90 local nonprofits by providing flexible funding and culturally relevant capacity-building programs. The organization drives systems change through investment in data, research, and community-led solutions.

APF also mobilizes the Bay Area’s AANHPI population of over two million through advocacy, education, and collective action.

In 2024, APF underwent a transformative year by launching new initiatives and expanding its reach. The organization introduced its Accelerating Capacity for Transformation Fund, which empowers key AANHPI nonprofits, and secured its first‑ever county contract—$1 million dedicated to expanding mental health services and AANHPI utilization in Alameda County. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, APF hosted its 2024 AANHPI Summit on Reclaiming and Redefining Mental Health at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, an APF nonprofit affiliate.

Nearly 180 registrants from community organizations, corporations, government, philanthropy, and media present, joined the organization in highlighting the importance and power of AANHPIs advocating for mental health resources and culturally competent services.

With a refreshed mission and momentum, APF is poised to amplify its impact in the years ahead, ensuring that the voices and needs of AANHPI communities remain central in shaping a more inclusive and thriving Bay Area.

APF seeks a visionary and grounded President & Executive Director to lead this next phase—someone who can galvanize a multigenerational community, strengthen internal capacity, and raise visibility and resources for the organization’s mission. With a targeted annual budget of $4.2 million and a high‑performing team of eight full‑time staff, the new leader will be entrusted with shaping and advancing a strategic roadmap that has broad support from its Board and staff.

The next President & Executive Director will inherit a strong foundation: a values‑aligned staff, an engaged and supportive Board, and a respected brand. They will be responsible for deepening APF’s systems change efforts, expanding institutional partnerships, and raising significant funding from individuals, families, and corporate supporters. Looking ahead, the role will also lead planning for a future endowment campaign to ensure long‑term sustainability.

This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic and relational leader—someone who brings strategic insight, cultural fluency, and a passion for equity—to shape the future of one of the region’s most trusted AANHPI institutions. The ideal candidate will balance inspiration with operational excellence, foster a thriving culture of philanthropy, and unlock new pathways for investment and influence in AANHPI communities across the Bay Area.

The next President & Executive Director is a values‑driven leader with a deep commitment to the Asian Pacific Fund’s mission and the AANHPI communities of the Bay Area. Whether through lived experience or long‑standing engagement, they bring a strong understanding of the community’s needs, aspirations, and systemic barriers. Grounded in long‑term relationships and mutual respect, they lead with integrity, humility, and compassion—building trust across stakeholders, from grassroots leaders to high‑net‑worth donors.

Socially agile and relational in style, they serve as a bridge between philanthropy and community, tradition and innovation. In every action and decision,…