President and Executive Director

Asian Pacific Fund; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Pacific Fund seeks a visionary and grounded President & Executive Director to lead this next phase. The leader will galvanize a multigenerational community, strengthen internal capacity, and raise visibility and resources for APF's mission in the Bay Area.

The role requires strategic insight, cultural fluency, and a passion for equity, with responsibilities including deepening APF’s systems change efforts, expanding institutional partnerships, and planning for a future endowment campaign

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a mission-driven nonprofit with multi-generational communities.
• Experience building strategic roadmaps and achieving organizational goals.
• Strong commitment to equity and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and advance APF's mission with a clear, long-range plan.
• Strengthen partnerships with individuals, families, and corporate supporters to expand funding.
• Oversee operations, board relations, risk, and organizational capacity.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Fundraising strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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.