Chief Executive Officer - A Child's Hope Foundation

Organization Overview: A Child’s Hope Foundation (ACHF)

A Child’s Hope Foundation (ACHF) is a mission driven nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives and long term outcomes of orphaned and vulnerable children around the world by strengthening the systems that care for them. Rather than operating orphanages directly, the organization partners with child welfare organizations, practitioners, and governments to help shift global care systems toward family based models that prioritize the safety, dignity, and well being of children.

Over the past two decades, ACHF has evolved from its early roots supporting orphan care initiatives in Haiti into a global organization focused on developing practical tools and partnerships that strengthen care environments. The organization’s work centers on helping child care providers assess their current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and share best practices from diverse global contexts to implement systemic changes that ultimately support the reunification of children with their families.

Today, the foundation’s work centers on three integrated pillars: Connect, Train, and Fund.

• Connect: Through its Thrive Collective, ACHF convenes a global community of grassroots organizations, NGOs, practitioners, and government leaders working in child welfare.
• Train: The foundation trains caregivers and child-serving organizations using its Thrive tools and internationally informed frameworks, helping partners assess their practices and implement roadmaps that improve outcomes for children.
• Fund: ACHF funds targeted initiatives within vetted partner organizations, supporting areas such as education, psychological care, and social services that are often overlooked but essential for children’s long-term wellbeing.

Today, ACHF operates with an annual budget of approximately $3M and is preparing for significant growth, with a strategic vision to scale to $10 million in annual funding in the coming years. ACHF is building a scalable model that combines assessment tools, training resources, collaborative networks, and targeted implementation support. By bringing together best practices and practical guidance, the organization aims to equip partners across the world with the knowledge and resources needed to improve child welfare systems and expand family based care. Guided by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe, loving environment, the foundation works to bring practical solutions to places where few proven pathways currently exist - improving lives one child, one home, and one family at a time.

To learn more, please visit: https://achildshopefoundation.org/

Role Summary: Chief Executive Officer

ACHF seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and global impact. Over the past two decades, the organization has built a strong foundation of programs, partnerships, and mission driven culture and is now poised for significant expansion. The next CEO will build on this foundation by sharpening the organization’s program narrative, expanding partnerships, and significantly increasing funding to support the organization’s long term vision.

Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors, the CEO will guide the organization in clarifying and scaling its program model while expanding its reach to new partners, governments, and child welfare systems. This leader will strengthen the organization’s ability to clearly articulate its value and impact to funders bringing the strong fundraising expertise and credibility needed to build confidence among major donors, foundations, and institutional partners. As the organization’s primary external representative, the CEO will communicate ACHF’s mission, cultivate relationships with donors and partners, and position the foundation as a trusted leader within the global child welfare field.

Internally, the CEO will lead a talented and committed team of 25 staff members, including full-time and part-time employees, while strengthening the organization’s operating model to support growth. This includes assessing talent needs, refining organizational systems, and building the operational capacity required to scale programs and partnerships effectively. The ideal candidate brings experience leading organizations through meaningful expansion and is comfortable operating at both the strategic and execution levels - shaping vision while also ensuring the infrastructure, partnerships, and resources are in place to deliver lasting impact for vulnerable children around the world.

Location and Compensation

A Child’s Hope Foundation is headquartered in Orem, Utah, where the majority of the team is based. While the Board has a preference for candidates located in or willing to relocate to Utah, the organization is open to exceptional, remote candidates based elsewhere in the United States who can maintain a strong presence with the team and travel to Utah as needed.

Additional travel may be required for board engagement, partner meetings, and occasional visits to program sites.

Compensation for this role ranges from $175,000–$225,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Maneva website.

All inquiries and discussions will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. We are actively recruiting for this position, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the search is concluded.

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About Maneva Group

Maneva Group is a leading woman and minority owned executive search firm dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations committed to making a meaningful impact. Through a consultative and client-focused approach, Maneva Group partners with mission-driven organizations to build transformative leadership teams.

Our name, Maneva, comes from the combination of two Sanskrit words: “Mānav” meaning mankind & “Sevā” meaning service. We are driven by the ideal of our name - service to humanity.