The Position

Summit Search Group has partnered with Agape Table on the search for their next Executive Director. Agape Tables mission is to enhance the lives of those in need by welcoming everyone to their table without judgment or bias offering food fellowship and support.

Agape Table is a Winnipeg-based charitable organization dedicated to putting their mission into action every day. Through nutritious breakfasts groceries clothing hygiene products and connections to community resources Agape Table provides a welcoming environment for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and other challenges.

Guided by dignity respect inclusion reconciliation and community collaboration Agape Table works to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals while building meaningful partnerships throughout Winnipeg.

About the Role

Agape Table is seeking an experienced and compassionate Executive Director to provide leadership and strategic direction for the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors the Executive Director is accountable for organizational leadership operations financial sustainability and community engagement.

The Executive Director is responsible for advancing Agape Tables mission while ensuring effective and sustainable operations. This position leads staff and volunteers oversees program delivery drives fundraising initiatives manages financial resources and serves as the organizations primary ambassador.

The Executive Director will also strengthen relationships with community partners including Indigenous organizations and service providers while supporting Agape Tables commitment to reconciliation and culturally responsive service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Governance

- Provide strategic leadership to advance Agape Tables mission values and goals.
- Partner with the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic and operational plans.
- Support effective governance through regular reporting recommendations and oversight of organizational policies and procedures.




- Foster an organizational culture grounded in respect inclusion collaboration and continuous improvement.

Operations and Program Delivery

- Oversee daily operations including program delivery facilities management food distribution and resource management.
- Ensure programs and services respond to community needs and align with organizational priorities.
- Maintain a safe welcoming and inclusive setting for individuals accessing Agape Tables services.
- Identify opportunities to enhance programs and services through community feedback and collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with applicable health safety legislative and regulatory requirements.

People and Culture

- Lead mentor and support employees and volunteers.
- Foster a positive respectful and collaborative workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
- Oversee recruitment onboarding professional development performance management and recognition of staff and volunteers.

Community Engagement and Advocacy

- Serve as the primary spokesperson and representative of Agape Table.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies government representatives donors funders and other stakeholders.
- Advance the organizations commitment to reconciliation cultural awareness and responsive service delivery.
- Represent Agape Table at community events committees and collaborative initiatives.
- Identify partnerships that improve access to food resources and essential community supports.

Fundraising and Financial Stewardship

- Lead fundraising grant development donor engagement and resource development initiatives.
- Develop sustainable funding strategies through donations grants events and community partnerships.




- Prepare and oversee annual budgets financial plans and reporting to the Board.
- Maintain strong financial controls and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen long-term financial sustainability.

Qualifications

Education

Post-secondary education in nonprofit management business administration social sciences community development or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education training and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

The ideal candidate will bring progressive leadership experience within the nonprofit charitable community services or social services sector with demonstrated experience in:

- Leading and developing staff and volunteers.
- Strategic planning and operational management.
- Financial management budgeting and organizational sustainability.
- Fundraising grant development and donor relations.
- Nonprofit governance and working effectively with a Board of Directors.
- Building community partnerships and managing stakeholder relationships.
- Responding to evolving and complex community needs.

Experience working respectfully with Indigenous communities organizations or partners is considered an asset along with an understanding of Indigenous histories and a commitment to reconciliation.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position based in Winnipeg requiring flexibility for occasional evening and weekend commitments including Board meetings fundraising activities and community events.

The Executive Director is expected to maintain an active presence in the community and represent Agape Table with a broad range of partners and supporters.

To Apply

For more information or to submit your resume please reach out to Jessica Willis at

Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.

Posting will close November 13th 2026

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📌 Executive Director- (Winnipeg)
🏢 Summit Search Group
📍 Winnipeg