Executive Director

Executive Director

The Executive Director (ED) will serve as the chief leader, strategist, and ambassador of Table of Grace. The ED will be responsible for shaping and executing a vision for growth both operationally and financially by strengthening community partnerships, building a capable and inspired team, and establishing a sustainable model for the future. This role is ideal for a visionary, hands-on leader who thrives in working with a team, building from a blank slate, developing people, and creating long-term organizational capacity. This position works closely with the Board of Directors to guide Table of Grace into its next chapter.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and People Management

Foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture grounded in respect, inclusion, and empowerment. Recruit, mentor, and develop staff and volunteers, equipping them for leadership and ownership of their roles. Create and implement systems and processes that ensure effective communication, accountability, and team development. Conduct performance evaluations and handle all human resources functions. Work closely with the Board of Directors to align strategy, vision, and operations.

Strategic Fundraising and Resource Development

Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes individual giving, grants, corporate sponsorships, events, and community partnerships. Cultivate strong relationships with donors, partners, and local stakeholders. Build organizational capacity for future fundraising by training staff and volunteers in donor stewardship and community engagement. Identify and pursue innovative revenue-generating opportunities to ensure long-term sustainability.

Program and Operations Management

Oversee day-to-day operations of the food pantry, ensuring efficient, equitable, and client-centered service delivery. Establish measurable goals and outcomes to evaluate program impact. Manage budgets, financial reporting, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Champion best practices in food safety, volunteer management, and resource distribution. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and maintain official records.

Community Engagement and Vision Building

Serve as the public face and chief advocate of Table of Grace. Build and nurture partnerships with community organizations, faith groups, local government, and businesses. Lead the organization in identifying emerging needs and developing creative solutions that respond to community change.

Qualifications

Proven leadership experience (5+ years) in nonprofit management, social services, or community development. Demonstrated success in people management, fundraising, and strategic planning. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire and mobilize others. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to design systems from the ground up. Experience working with a Board of Directors and diverse community stakeholders. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in nonprofit management, business, or a related field preferred.

Personal Attributes

Visionary and entrepreneurial spirit comfortable with ambiguity and excited to build new structures. A natural mentor and team-builder who believes in developing others. Authentic passion for food justice, community empowerment, and equity. Strategic thinker with a practical mindset and the ability to turn vision into action. A person whose values are compatible with and who is comfortable leading a faith-based organization.

Compensation and Benefits

The Executive Director will receive a competitive base salary commensurate with experience and comparable nonprofit benchmarks for similar-sized organizations. In addition to the base salary, the Executive Director will be eligible for an annual performance incentive based on fundraising growth and achievement of strategic objectives approved by the Board of Directors. This incentive structure is intended to reward sustainable development and mission-aligned results, rather than individual commissions on gifts. Incentives will be based on criteria such as : year-over-year increases in total funds raised; diversification of funding sources (e.g., grants, individual giving, corporate partnerships); building organizational fundraising capacity (e.g., donor retention, staff and volunteer training, new systems or partnerships established). The incentive amount will be determined annually as a percentage of the organization's fundraising growth or a flat bonus tied to defined benchmarks, as approved by the Board's Executive Committee.