Feeding America · 1 month ago
Chief Executive Officer (Chicago/Hybrid)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$650K/yr - $750K/yr
15+ years expFeeding America is one of America’s largest charities focused on ensuring food security for all. The Chief Executive Officer will lead the organization in developing and executing strategies to achieve its mission, while overseeing a large team and managing significant financial resources.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Provide Visible and Inspirational Leadership for Feeding America and the mission
Serve as the chief advocate for Feeding America and its nationwide network and function as a spokesperson and key influencer for Feeding America on a broad range of issues
Demonstrate visionary leadership with the ability to clearly define a strong value proposition to the network, partners, media, donors, government and others
Cast Vision, Develop Strategy, Oversee Operations, and Deliver Results
Translate Feeding America’s vision and mission into tangible strategic plans and cultural expectations
Drive disciplined execution of strategy with accountability for performance, effective oversight, and consistent delivery of results
Oversee the ongoing refinement and implementation of Feeding America’s 2030 strategy in alignment with the Strategic Framework developed in collaboration with neighbors and network partners
Work with the Board of Directors and Executive Team to set long term and annual strategic and funding priorities with focused execution plans and measurable objectives. Oversee program evaluation and data analysis to track progress against defined outcomes for optimal impact and use of funds
Maintain the financial integrity and operational excellence of the organization and assure that the staffing of the national organization is appropriate to accomplishing the annual and longer-range goals of the organization
Develop, strengthen and maintain strategic alliances and relationships with key stakeholders starting with neighbors and including key partners in government (policy makers/elected officials), corporations, community-based organizations, non-profits and academia
Cultivate and strengthen relationships with the Feeding America network to drive alignment with core mission and values while recognizing the autonomy of a federated network. Maintain open, two-way communication with the National Council (NAC) and leadership of partner food banks, affiliate food banks and partner state associations
Drive the development of a broad, comprehensive fundraising strategy to include individuals, corporations and foundations. Cultivate meaningful personal relationships with major donors and be active in the solicitation process
Maintain strong relationships with government agencies and food donors who provide critical resources to Feeding America in support of its mission
Oversee efforts to develop greater brand awareness for Feeding America among existing constituencies as well as others who are not aware of the organization and its contributions to fight hunger in the U.S
Construct a streamlined organizational structure that attracts and encourages diverse and talented team members to achieve excellence. Assess and motivate talent to ensure Feeding America has the right person in the right job focused on the right things
Establish an open, inclusive and accountable culture that is centered on people facing hunger. Develop and implement internal standards, policies, processes and structures that facilitate the success of all team members and the organization
Create an empowered, energized work environment that encourages open expression of opinions and internal and external collaboration. Encourage innovation and risk taking while effectively managing overall risk
Provide leadership for the staff and network members
Serve as the primary link to the Board of Directors, providing them with advice and information related to the operations of the organization, as well as assistance in their development of policy and governance for the organization
Establish effective two-way communications, seeking input from Board members to leverage their specific experience and expertise
Qualification
Required
Deep and authentic passion for the mission; a fierce advocate for Feeding America and food security
Minimum of 15 years of relevant and highest levels of executive leadership experience of large, complex, geographically dispersed organizations, such as for-profit corporations with complex stakeholder ecosystems or national nonprofits with federated structures, preferably in relevant sectors such as food systems, public health, social services, or large federated networks
History of working effectively with diverse stakeholders to forge an organization's strategic plan; experience successfully aligning independent affiliates or subsidiaries behind a national strategy
Track record of success executing upon strategy with urgency, timeliness and responsiveness to outline goals, establish metrics, meet benchmarks, deliver projects on budget, and drive results on an annual basis, including instilling a culture of performance and accountability
Direct P&L or equivalent fiduciary accountability for a comparably scaled budget with national reach and impact
Experienced in systems-level change and policy influence, with credibility in government and philanthropy and a politically neutral or bipartisan approach; ideally track record of lobbying or movement building
A track record of advancing the agenda of dynamic, evolving, organizations and balancing strategic vision with focus on day-to-day operational issues
Successful experience as a spokesperson with a wide range of audiences including senior government officials, association and corporate leadership, donors, the media and the public at large
Strong executive presence with the ability to not only inspire, motivate and excite various constituencies, but also engender trust, create followership and even build bridges across differences
Demonstrated ability to motivate, empower and grow staff including recruiting, hiring and retaining top caliber professional talent
High EQ, empathy, and courage - humble and approachable; an inclusive and accountable leader with a demonstrated commitment to creating open and supportive work environments
Experience convening organizations reflecting broad and diverse stakeholders on issues of importance to Feeding America's mission and priorities and developing coordinated strategies with these stakeholders
Track record of generating new sources of revenue and stewarding major funding relationships while managing the operating budget in a cost constrained environment
Strong risk management experience
Company
Feeding America
Feeding America is a non-profit nationwide network of hunger-relief food banks, soup kitchens, and shelters.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$22.55MKey Investors
Ollie's Bargain OutletJohn Deere FoundationElevance Health Foundation
2025-04-30Grant· $0.83M
2024-11-18Grant· $6.6M
2023-06-30Grant
Leadership Team
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Liz Baldridge
Senior Director, Food Industry Partnerships
Recent News
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