Executive Director

Founded in 2003, Alliance Community Services (ACS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities through advocacy, education, and direct support. We seek an experienced and visionary Executive Director (ED) to lead our organization with excellence, compassion, and integrity.

The Executive Director will guide ACS in achieving its mission by overseeing strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, program development, and team leadership. This role requires a dynamic community leader who can inspire others, foster collaboration, and drive sustainable organizational growth.

Role Description

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth

• Work with the Board of Directors to set and implement ACS’s strategic vision and goals.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and service expansion while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Operations & Financial Management

• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficient, effective program delivery.
• Manage budgets, finances, and resources responsibly and transparently.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and nonprofit governance standards.

Program Development & Evaluation

• Lead the design and assessment of programs that meet community needs and reflect ACS’s mission.
• Use data and feedback to measure outcomes and improve impact.
• Lead fundraising initiatives, including grant writing, partnerships, donor relations, and community campaigns.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with funders, sponsors, and key stakeholders.

Leadership & Team Development

• Hire, mentor, and support the team, fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work.
• Promote professional growth and organizational excellence.

Community Engagement & Representation

• Serve as ACS’s spokesperson and representative in the community.
• Build partnerships with community leaders, service providers, and other organizations to advance ACS’s mission.

Governance & Board Relations

• Report regularly to the Board of Directors on operations, finances, and strategic progress.
• Collaborate with the Board on governance, planning, and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, business, social work, public administration).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit leadership or a related field.
• Proven success in fundraising, financial management, and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, boards, donors, and partners.
• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and the mission of ACS.
• Strongly Preferred: Spanish proficiency.

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