OUR VALUES
We are LOCAL. We support local decisions to meet local challenges.
We are INCLUSIVE. We seek broad community involvement and all points of view.
We are STEWARDS. We take seriously the public’s trust.
We are STRATEGIC. We strive to achieve positive long-term results.
Arkansas Community Foundation is a 501c nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Arkansas by connecting donors with charitable organizations and initiatives. It was established in 1976 and has since grown to become the largest community foundation in the state. The Foundation operates as a centralized hub for philanthropy, providing a range of services to donors, nonprofits, professional advisors and community organizations. Its primary goal is to foster strategic giving and address community needs. The Foundation has offices in Little Rock and Rogers, Arkansas.
Arkansas Community Foundation Hiring Chief Communications Officer
Arkansas Community Foundation is hiring a Chief Communications Officer. The Chief Communications officer is a key member of the Foundation’s leadership team working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and entire organization to carry out the strategic work of the Community Foundation. This position is responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s branding, marketing, internal and external communications and engage targeted audiences to raise awareness of the organization’s statewide impact. Click here for job description.
Send a cover letter and resume to kbland@arcf.org with “Chief Communications Officer” in the subject line by December 22, 2025. The cover letter should address the following questions:
- How have you led communications in a complex organization with multiple stakeholders and voices, and what have you learned from that experience?
- Why do you want to work at Arkansas Community Foundation?
Arkansas Community Foundation Hiring Program Director, Affiliates
Arkansas Community Foundation is hiring a Program Director, Affiliates. The Program Director, Affiliates is a key member of the Community Investment team working closely with the Chief Program Officer and Community Investment team to carry out the strategic work of the Community Foundation. This position is responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s affiliate system and builds local community leadership and capacity by creating and facilitating peer-to-peer networks across the system and strategic partners. This position works with Foundation staff and local advisory boards to build effectiveness as strategic grantmakers and philanthropic leaders in their community. This position also directs local community leadership with affiliates and strategic partners through community development techniques, facilitation, and strategy development. Click here for job description.
Send resume and cover letter to hr@arcf.org with “Program Director, Affiliates” in the subject line by January 9, 2026. The cover letter should address these questions:
• What is your experience in community-based leadership, mentoring, and/or nonprofit support?
• Why do you want to work at Arkansas Community Foundation?
Arkansas Community Foundation Hiring Program Assistant
Arkansas Community Foundation is hiring a Program Assistant. The Program Assistant is a key member of the Community Investment team working closely with the Chief Program Officer and Community Investment team to carry out the strategic work of the Community Foundation. The Program Assistant is looking to support community-based work in a fast-paced and growing organization. Click here for job description.
Send resume and cover letter to hr@arcf.org with “Program Director, Affiliates” in the subject line by January 9, 2026. The cover letter should address these questions:
• Describe your interest or previous experience in Arkansas philanthropy and rural communities across the state.
• Why do you want to work at Arkansas Community Foundation?
North Delta Community Foundation Hiring Part-Time Executive Director
North Delta Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, is hiring a part-time executive director. The position is responsible for leading the Community Foundation’s efforts to build stronger communities through philanthropy in Clay, Lawrence, and Randolph counties. The executive director will work with a local advisory board to raise awareness of the foundation, develop charitable funds, and make grants to support local nonprofit organizations. The ideal candidate should be comfortable interacting with donors and donor prospects and doing some public speaking, have deep knowledge of Clay, Lawrence, and Randolph counites and its charitable organizations and have strong organizational skills. Occasional travel to Little Rock or other areas of the state for trainings required. Click here for job description.
Send resume and cover letter to ojacks@arcf.org.
EOE STATEMENT
Arkansas Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination. The Community Foundation does not discriminate with regard to hiring, assignment, promotion, development, training or other conditions of staff employment due to race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, age, sex, military status, sexual orientation or disability not pertinent to the job to be performed. Arkansas Community Foundation’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for all and to maintain employment practices that conform to the spirit and letter of the laws regarding equal employment opportunity.