The Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF) has announced the launch of a search for its next Executive Director, seeking a community-focused leader to build on the organization’s strong local legacy and guide its future growth.

Serving Sturgis and the surrounding St. Joseph County region, SACF plays a key role in supporting local nonprofits, students, and community initiatives through grants, scholarships, and partnerships. With more than $50 million in assets, the Foundation is a vital resource for addressing local needs and opportunities.

“It is an exciting time at the Community Foundation as it expands to serve the entirety of St. Joseph County,” said Erin Melchi-Baker, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Search Committee. “With a continued focus on Child Care, Housing, Community Development, and Education, our next Executive Director will be charged with continuing these initiatives. The Foundation looks forward to partnering with Kittleman & Associates to find our next Executive Director to lead the organization in the years to come.”

The incoming Executive Director will step into a pivotal leadership role during a time of significant growth and momentum for the organization. This individual will guide SACF’s strategic direction, deepen relationships with donors and community stakeholders, and advance initiatives that promote economic opportunity, well-being, and inclusive community development.

The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Trustees and staff to expand philanthropic engagement, strengthen nonprofit partnerships, and steward the Foundation’s growing assets. The role offers a unique opportunity to lead a trusted community institution that brings together donors, nonprofits, and civic leaders to address local needs and opportunities.

SACF has engaged Kittleman & Associates to assist the Board of Trustees with the search for its next Executive Director. Kittleman is a national executive search firm that specializes in the recruitment of Executive Directors and CEOs for nonprofit organizations. It recruits leaders for the entire nonprofit sector including foundations, social services organizations, and associations across the country. For more information, visit https://www.kittlemansearch.com/

Candidates interested in learning more about the position are encouraged to apply through Kittleman’s website. Read and apply, or share nominations here: www.kittlemansearch.com/sturgis-area-community-foundation-executive-director

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation is a $54M foundation committed to serving the charitable needs of our community and enriching the quality of life for all people in the Sturgis area. Through philanthropic services, strategic investments, and community leadership, the Sturgis Area Community Foundation helps people support the causes they care about now and for generations.

For more information on grants or donor services, email sacf@sturgisfoundation.org.