Executive Director
About RSA
In 2002, the Reid Saunders Association was founded. Over the last 23 years, Reid and his team have proclaimed the message of salvation to more than 5 million people.
Reid Saunders has spent the last two decades uniting and training thousands of churches worldwide through his trademark message, “All for Jesus!” Inspired by the life-changing power of God’s Word, Reid began his journey as a young Christ-follower recording Billy Graham’s messages and attending his first evangelism festival with the Luis Palau Association.
All for Jesus! Reid and his team have led over 900,000 people to Christ in nearly 100 countries, and are committed to connecting these new believers to discipleship opportunities through churches in their local communities.
About the Position:
Role: Executive Director
Location: Salem, Oregon
Salary: $150,000 annually
Benefits: 401(k), Paid time off, Retirement Plan, and Health/Dental/Vision insurance
Working Conditions:
On-site, office-based role at RSA Acts Center
Occasional domestic and international travel
Flexible schedule based on ministry needs
Do you love Jesus and want to be part of a team that shares the good news around the world?
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive leader of RSA, responsible for advancing the mission, leading the organization, and ensuring long-term sustainability. This role provides strategic, operational, and spiritual leadership while overseeing fundraising and development efforts to support growth and impact. The Executive Director partners closely with the Board of Directors and leads staff to execute the mission with clarity, accountability, and effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Culture
- Lead with integrity, humility, and alignment to RSA’s mission and Statement of Faith
- Build a healthy, accountable, and collaborative culture
- Model servant leadership and foster trust across staff and stakeholders
- Define roles, expectations, and organizational priorities
- Assess organizational culture on a regular basis and take necessary actions to address weaknesses
Team Leadership & Operations
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable a high-performing leadership team
- Drive organizational alignment through regular 1:1s, team meetings, and performance management
- Develop effective systems, communication, and cross-functional collaboration
- Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure execution excellence
- Meet regularly with President/Founder to assess organizational status, new opportunities, and/or changes to strategies
Mission Execution
- Demonstrate consistent progress toward mission impact, outreach, and organizational goals
- Establish clear priorities, metrics, and accountability across the organization
- Maintain program quality, effectiveness, and alignment with mission
- Implement systems to track and communicate results to staff, Board, and donors
Fundraising & Development
- Lead and coordinate RSA’s development strategy and execution
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and foundations
- Drive fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and donor engagement
- Partner with the Board to increase fundraising effectiveness and visibility
- Implement and monitor funding strategies to support organizational sustainability and growth
External Relations
- Serve as the primary public representative of RSA
- Build strategic partnerships to expand reach and impact
- Strengthen RSA’s brand and presence within the nonprofit and faith communities
Strategic Planning
- Partner with the Board to define and execute long-term strategy
- Translate strategy into actionable plans, priorities, and timelines
- Identify risks and opportunities to ensure future sustainability
Financial Oversight
- Establish and manage practices that promote financial health, accountability, and compliance
- Develop and manage the annual budget in partnership with the Board
- Monitor performance and take corrective action as needed
- Steward resources with discipline and transparency
Board Partnership
- Serve as primary liaison to the Board of Directors
- Provide clear, timely reporting on performance, financials, and strategy
- Support Board engagement in governance, fundraising, and strategic direction
- Assist with Board development and recruitment
Qualifications:
Personal
Skills & Abilities
Experience & Education
- Committed Christ-follower aligned with RSA’s Statement of Faith
- Passion for RSA’s mission and ministry impact
- High integrity, sound judgment, and strong work ethic
- Leadership and organizational management
- Fundraising and donor development
- Strategic thinking and execution
- Communication and public engagement
- Financial and operational oversight
- Build trust and alignment across teams and stakeholders
- Communicate vision and inspire others
- Lead in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Develop relationships with donors, Board members, and partners
- 7+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit or ministry settings
- 5+ years leading teams and managing staff
- 5+ years experience leading fundraising/development efforts
- Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors