Executive Director with Food Outreach

Advancement

Advance Strategic Priorities and Organizational Evolution
- Lead execution of the strategic plan, including continued progress toward “Food is Medicine” accreditation, investment in technology and data capabilities, expansion of healthcare and payer partnerships, and preparation for facility expansion and capital campaign readiness.
- Balance near-term execution with long-term positioning for growth and sustainability.

Team Leadership

Build and Lead a High-Performing Team
- Provide immediate leadership stability during a period of transition while maintaining a strong, accountable, and mission-aligned culture.
- Develop internal leadership capability, strengthen management practices, and ensure alignment across teams.
- Lead change with clarity, consistency, and presence.

Fundraising and Resource Development

Lead Fundraising and Resource Development
- Partner with the Directors of Development and Programs to drive a diversified and evolving revenue strategy across individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, grants, and emerging healthcare reimbursement and contract opportunities.
- Serve as a primary external ambassador for key relationships and strengthen a culture of philanthropy and accountability for results.

Data-Driven Storytelling and Impact

Strengthen Data-Driven Storytelling and Impact
- Define, measure, and communicate organizational impact.
- Integrate data and outcomes into fundraising, partnerships, and decision-making to ensure a clear and compelling connection between mission, programs, and results.

Board Partnership

Partner Effectively with the Board
- Maintain a transparent and productive relationship with the Board of Directors.
- Provide clear reporting on financial, operational, and programmatic performance while supporting strong governance practices and appropriate boundaries between oversight and management.

Community Leadership

Serve as a Visible Community Leader
- Represent Food Outreach across diverse community, healthcare, and corporate audiences.
- Build and deepen relationships that strengthen visibility, credibility, and access to resources.

Operational and Financial Stewardship

Ensure Operational and Financial Stewardship
- Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure resources are aligned with strategic priorities while maintaining fiscal discipline, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
- Exercise sound executive judgment in complex organizational, personnel, and financial decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including significant time in a senior leadership role (e.g., Executive Director, CEO, COO, Deputy Director, or equivalent) with enterprise-level accountability
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, revenue generation, or business development, including engagement with donors and/or funding strategy
• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments such as nonprofit, healthcare, public sector, or similarly mission-driven organizations
• Pioneered ability to lead teams, develop leaders, and build strong organizational culture through periods of change and transition
• Experience working with a Board of Directors or similar governing body, including governance alignment and strategic communication
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including oversight of budgets, resource allocation, and organizational performance
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across donors, partners, staff, and community stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, navigate complex organizational decisions, and operate effectively in evolving environments
• Alignment with Food Outreach’s mission and the broader “Food is Medicine” movement