CEO & President

Job Description: CAPAW CEO & President

Posting February 1-28, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)

ABOUT CAPAW

The Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) is a nonprofit organization working to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for Asian Pacific American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women, Women of Color and anyone who is interested in furthering their leadership experience in an inclusive space.

CAPAW develops ethical, compassionate, and culturally grounded leaders who are prepared to take leadership roles in the private and public sectors, while supporting personal and professional growth. Rooted in the Whole Person Leadership model, CAPAW’s programs grow leaders to fully engage their gifts and cultural foundations to create dynamic environments. Our own leadership reflects these values.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO/President provides strategic and operational leadership for CAPAW. This role CEO/President is accountable for organizational sustainability and mission impact, with a primary focus on fundraising and resource development. As CAPAW’s chief ambassador, the CEO/President elevates organizations visibility, builds strategic partnerships, and represents CAPAW within key coalitions.

APPLICATION and DEADLINE – Please read carefully.

·     Posting will be open starting February 1 to 11:59 PM PT February 28, 2026.

·     Provide your updated resume, ensuring that it includes two references with the following details: name, title, place of employment, email address, and phone number. Should we require the actual reference letter, we will reach out to request it at a later date.

·     We are targeting mid-April for a start date for this position. However, that can be negotiated during the interview process.

·     Once the application is completed, Upload Your Resume Here.

RESOURCES

·     Gloria Adeboi at gadeboi@capaw.org for any questions about the application.

·     Sue Ann Hong-Whitaker at sahong@capaw.org if you would like to discuss additional details about the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Fundraising, Development & Revenue Growth (Primary Focus)

·     Lead and execute CAPAW’s development and revenue strategy; including individual giving, grants, sponsorships, and events.

·     Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors; manage a strong fundraising pipeline. .

·     Identify, and oversee foundation and government grant opportunities

·     Oversee fundraising events in collaboration with staff, volunteers, and the Board.

·     Report development progress and updates to the Board.

2) Community Visibility & External Relations

·     Serve as CAPAW’s primary spokesperson and relationship building; Strengthen CAPAW’s profile across community, partners, and stakeholder networks.

·     Support strategic communications and public relationship efforts

·     Social media presence and track record on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok.

3) Coalition & Advocacy Leadership

·     Represent CAPAW within key leadership coalitions and relevant coalition initiatives.

·     Coordinate CAPAW participation in advocacy and working groups.

·     Leverage coalition relationships to support partnerships and funding opportunities.

·     Communicate coalition priorities and opportunities to the Board, staff, and stakeholders

4) Program Leadership & Organizational Impact

·     Provide strategic oversight of CAPAW programs to ensure quality/mission alignment.

·     Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements.

5) Operations, Staff, Volunteers & Contractor Oversight

·     Hire and supervise staff, contractors, and volunteers.

·     Foster accountability, role clarity, and professional growth.

·     Maintain organizational policies and procedures.

6) Financial Management & Administration

·     Partner with the Board on budgeting and fiscal oversight.

·     Monitor financial performance, compliance, and reporting.

·     Oversee operational infrastructure and vendor relationships.

7) IT, Systems and Data Management

·     Oversee CRM systems for donor tracking, stewardships, and reporting.  (i.e. Salesforce, QuickBooks, PayPal, Whova etc)

·     Ensure data accuracy to support fundraising and Board reporting.

·     Collaborate with staff and contractors on system optimization.

·     Ability to evaluate CAPAW’s overall technology stack for efficiency and optimization.

QUALIFICATIONS

·     2+ years of nonprofit leadership experience, including fundraising and external engagement is preferred.

·     Demonstrated fundraising success (individual giving, grants, sponsorships, and/or events.

·     Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

·     Experience supervising staff, volunteers, and/or contractors.

·     familiar with CRM and fundraising management systems.

·     Flexibility to attend evening/weekend events and travel as needed.

BONUS

·     Graduate of APAWLI or sHERO leadership program.

·     Experience with leadership development programs and/or mentorship programs.

·     AI curiosity, literacy and adaptability. Must demonstrate the potential to grow with emerging technologies to support building ethical awareness and long-term organizational resilience.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience will be considered.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a fully remote position with travel required for organizational priorities, coalition participation, and key events. Occasional evening and weekend availability is expected.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CAPAW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.