Interim Executive Director (Transition Lead)Richmond Community Foundation
$40–$50 per hour (based on qualifications)
Hybrid role (remote with occasional in-person meetings in Richmond)
Preferred Starting Date: May 1, 2026 or earlier
About Richmond Community FoundationEstablished in 1990, the Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) is a charitable public foundation dedicated to strengthening our community through prudent stewardship of donated capital and responsive grant making.
RCF manages over 60 Forever Funds and stewards over $7 million in endowed assets. These permanently invested funds generate annual income to support Richmond charities and scholarships for local students.
We are a volunteer-led organization governed by a working Board of Directors and are proud members of Community Foundations of Canada, part of a national network managing more than $6 billion in community assets.
For over 35 years, RCF has served as a trusted vehicle for philanthropy in Richmond — enabling donors to create lasting legacies while supporting charities across education, health, arts, social services, and community development.
RCF is now entering a strategic operational transition from a shared staff service model to operational independence. We are seeking an experienced Interim Executive Director to guide this important next phase.
This interim role is an opportunity to help strengthen the Foundation’s operational independence and position it for its next 30 years of impact.
This is part time work with long-term community significance.




The OpportunityRichmond Community Foundation is seeking a seasoned nonprofit leader to serve as Interim Executive Director for a 6–8 month contract.
This role is focused on:
Establishing independent operational infrastructure
Overseeing IT, financial, donor communication system transitions
Overseeing and supporting ongoing grant and scholarship cycles
This is a part-time leadership contract (12–20 hours per week) suited to an experienced executive, consultant, or retired nonprofit leader who enjoys building systems and guiding volunteer boards through change.
The Interim Executive Director will report directly to the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Transition & Infrastructure
Develop and execute a structured transition workplan with timelines and deliverables.
Oversee migration of IT systems, digital assets, cloud storage, and email platforms.
Coordinate transition of financial systems, bookkeeping, and banking access.
Secure and maintain office space and physical presence of the Foundation.
Work with external professional advisors or consultants as required.
Provide regular written progress reports to the Board.
Financial & Operational Strengthening
Support implementation of appropriate accounting and financial management systems.
Work closely with the Treasurer.




Review administrative processes and recommend efficiencies.
Ensure compliance with CRA charity requirements and best governance practices.
Governance & Leadership Continuity
Support Board during leadership transition.
Provide guidance to new and incoming board leadership.
Clarify board/staff roles and committee workflows where necessary.
Help position RCF for recruitment of a future long‑term Executive Director and other positions.
Communications & Systems Review
Review current branding, communications, and website infrastructure.
Make recommendations regarding:
Donor communication systems
CRM and fundraising platforms
Website and domain management
Grant & Scholarship Continuity
Ensure smooth delivery of 2026 grant and scholarship cycles.
Support Forever Fund distributions.
Provide oversight support to the Grants and Scholarship Committees.
The Interim Executive Director will:
Present a transition roadmap with timeline.
Provide mid‑contract status reporting.
Deliver a final transition summary report including:
Completed work
Outstanding action items
Recommendations for long‑term operational structure
Guidance for recruitment of a permanent Executive Director and other positions
Ideal Candidate Profile
Senior leadership experience in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector.
Experience working with volunteer Boards of Directors.
Demonstrated experience managing organizational change or transitions.
Financial literacy and comfort with accounting systems for chariti

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