Long Island Cares, Inc | The Harry Chapin Food Bank
President & Chief Executive Officer
Long Island Cares, Inc | The Harry Chapin Food Bank, West Islip, New York, United States
Overview
Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank provides pay range information for this role as described below. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Base pay range
$240,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Long Island Cares, Inc | The Harry Chapin Food Bank is pleased to work with DRG to conduct this search. The Position
The President & CEO of Long Island Cares provides visionary leadership and ensures the effective implementation of the organization's mission: to combat hunger and meet the humanitarian needs of communities across Long Island. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for advancing LIC’s mission and overseeing its strategic direction, day-to-day management, and organizational growth. This includes oversight of all programs and operations, development and fundraising efforts, financial management, staff leadership, communications, and external partnerships. As the organization’s top executive, the CEO leads a senior team, ensures financial sustainability, shapes organizational culture, and represents LIC to the public, media, donors, elected officials, and peer organizations. The CEO is expected to lead with integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to equity and community engagement. The CEO manages a staff of approximately 80 employees and provides leadership to more than 3,000 volunteers and over 330 partner agencies operating 500+ hunger relief and support programs across Long Island. This is a full-time position and is directly accountable to the Board of Directors. Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
In partnership with the Board and senior staff, develop and implement multi-year strategic plans aligned with LIC’s mission and community needs. Programs & Operations:
Oversee the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of all programs and services; ensure development and implementation of operational policies and best practices; use data to drive program decisions and resource distribution; foster professional growth and succession planning. Government & Community Relations:
Represent LIC in policy advocacy; maintain relationships with government agencies, Feeding America, Feeding NY State, and peer organizations; design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy; collaborate with Development and Board to solicit and steward donors; oversee marketing and communications strategy; lead budgeting and monitor financial performance; ensure compliance with regulations and oversee risk management. Board Relations & Governance:
Serve as the liaison between staff and the Board; provide updates on performance and opportunities; support Board recruitment and governance processes. Qualifications
Required:
Deep passion for Long Island Cares’ mission and commitment to equity; at least 5 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit, public, or social enterprise sectors; ability to manage diverse teams and drive organizational growth; track record of overseeing complex operations including managing $40M+ budgets; experience in fund development from individuals, foundations, corporations, and public sources; strong public communication and storytelling skills; familiarity with Long Island’s cultural, political, and economic landscape; strategic, data-informed, mission-focused thinking. Preferred:
Experience in hunger relief, public health, housing, or anti-poverty fields; experience managing multicultural and multilingual teams; familiarity with Feeding America network standards and practices. Location, travel & schedule
The position is based at the Long Island Cares main warehouse located at 75 David’s Drive, Hauppauge, NY; travel between satellite locations and events is expected regularly, including periodic travel to Albany, Washington, DC, and other conference locations. Some weekend, evening, and after-hours work may be required. Compensation & Benefits
Salary : $240,000 - $250,000 plus bonus and full benefits package. Timeline & Next Steps
All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. If selected for an initial screening call, you should hear from us by September 2025.
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Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank provides pay range information for this role as described below. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Base pay range
$240,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Long Island Cares, Inc | The Harry Chapin Food Bank is pleased to work with DRG to conduct this search. The Position
The President & CEO of Long Island Cares provides visionary leadership and ensures the effective implementation of the organization's mission: to combat hunger and meet the humanitarian needs of communities across Long Island. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for advancing LIC’s mission and overseeing its strategic direction, day-to-day management, and organizational growth. This includes oversight of all programs and operations, development and fundraising efforts, financial management, staff leadership, communications, and external partnerships. As the organization’s top executive, the CEO leads a senior team, ensures financial sustainability, shapes organizational culture, and represents LIC to the public, media, donors, elected officials, and peer organizations. The CEO is expected to lead with integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to equity and community engagement. The CEO manages a staff of approximately 80 employees and provides leadership to more than 3,000 volunteers and over 330 partner agencies operating 500+ hunger relief and support programs across Long Island. This is a full-time position and is directly accountable to the Board of Directors. Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
In partnership with the Board and senior staff, develop and implement multi-year strategic plans aligned with LIC’s mission and community needs. Programs & Operations:
Oversee the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of all programs and services; ensure development and implementation of operational policies and best practices; use data to drive program decisions and resource distribution; foster professional growth and succession planning. Government & Community Relations:
Represent LIC in policy advocacy; maintain relationships with government agencies, Feeding America, Feeding NY State, and peer organizations; design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy; collaborate with Development and Board to solicit and steward donors; oversee marketing and communications strategy; lead budgeting and monitor financial performance; ensure compliance with regulations and oversee risk management. Board Relations & Governance:
Serve as the liaison between staff and the Board; provide updates on performance and opportunities; support Board recruitment and governance processes. Qualifications
Required:
Deep passion for Long Island Cares’ mission and commitment to equity; at least 5 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit, public, or social enterprise sectors; ability to manage diverse teams and drive organizational growth; track record of overseeing complex operations including managing $40M+ budgets; experience in fund development from individuals, foundations, corporations, and public sources; strong public communication and storytelling skills; familiarity with Long Island’s cultural, political, and economic landscape; strategic, data-informed, mission-focused thinking. Preferred:
Experience in hunger relief, public health, housing, or anti-poverty fields; experience managing multicultural and multilingual teams; familiarity with Feeding America network standards and practices. Location, travel & schedule
The position is based at the Long Island Cares main warehouse located at 75 David’s Drive, Hauppauge, NY; travel between satellite locations and events is expected regularly, including periodic travel to Albany, Washington, DC, and other conference locations. Some weekend, evening, and after-hours work may be required. Compensation & Benefits
Salary : $240,000 - $250,000 plus bonus and full benefits package. Timeline & Next Steps
All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. If selected for an initial screening call, you should hear from us by September 2025.
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