Feeding America
Weld Food Bank is at a pivotal and exciting moment in its history. With a strong foundation, deep community trust, and a legacy of committed leadership, the organization is poised to grow and modernize to meet the evolving needs of a rapidly expanding region. The next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will have the opportunity to build on this legacy while leading the organization into its next chapter - strengthening infrastructure, advancing innovation, and deepening community partnerships to ensure that no one in Weld County goes hungry.
Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO will lead the overall strategic, operational, financial, and managerial responsibilities for an operating budget of approximately $6M, a robust and complex finance budget including food contributions and warehouse operations, and a staff of 31. The CEO will serve as the organization’s chief spokesperson and fundraiser, establishing and growing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, volunteers, local and state officials, and community partners. In partnership with the Board and staff, the CEO will drive the development and execution of strategic plans that strengthen the organization’s sustainability, reach, and long‑term impact.
This is a moment for a leader who can balance the practical and the visionary, someone who values Weld Food Bank’s culture of dedication and compassion while bringing a fresh lens to strategy, systems, and growth. The Board and staff are ready for a partner who can unify the team, invest in people and operations, and amplify the organization’s visibility and impact across the community. For an experienced and values‑driven leader, this is an opportunity to guide a trusted institution toward its next stage of growth and excellence.
End date
January 23, 2026
Opportunity type
Job
Category
Executive Director / CEO / Other C‑Level Executives
Job responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Vision
Leads the development and execution of Weld Food Bank’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission to alleviate hunger and poverty across Weld County.
Anticipates community, demographic, and economic trends impacting food insecurity and adapts organizational strategy to meet evolving needs.
Works closely with the leadership team to set department‑level goals and performance objectives that support strategic priorities and operational excellence.
Regularly reports progress, challenges, and opportunities to the Board of Directors, facilitating informed decision‑making and accountability.
Identifies opportunities for program expansion, innovation, and partnerships to strengthen Weld Food Bank’s impact in the community.
Operational Excellence, Financial Stewardship, and Resource Management
Promotes a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance program delivery, internal communications, and organizational effectiveness.
Leads the development of the annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with Weld Food Bank’s strategic priorities and programmatic needs.
Oversees financial operations, including timely reporting, audit compliance, reserve fund management, and monitoring of organizational assets to ensure sustainability.
Provides leadership in financial decision‑making to support program expansion, operational efficiency, and long‑term organizational resilience.
A Skilled Fundraiser and External Ambassador
Serves as the primary public representative of Weld Food Bank, enhancing visibility and promoting the organization’s mission through media, events, and community engagement.
Inspires confidence and engagement among stakeholders by effectively communicating Weld Food Bank’s outcomes, impact, and strategic priorities.
Collaborates with the Chief Development Officer and team to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that meets current and projected organizational needs.
Acts as the Weld Food Bank’s primary representative as required with government officials as well as business and community leaders to support and enhance the role and image of the food bank.
Team Leadership Organizational Culture
Builds a cohesive, trust‑based culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and respect, where staff feel valued and supported in their work.
Provides clear, consistent communication that fosters alignment across teams and strengthens internal trust and transparency.
Coaches and develops the leadership team to enhance performance, decision‑making, and cross‑departmental collaboration.
Invests in staff growth through professional development, performance feedback, and opportunities for leadership at all levels.
Qualifications
Alignment with Weld Food Bank’s mission and a deep, compassionate understanding of the challenges of food insecurity.
Demonstrated success cultivating trusted relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, government officials, media, nonprofit partners, staff, and board members.
Strong financial acumen, including experience in budget development, oversight, analysis, and interpreting financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, profit & loss statements).
Experience in planning, executing, and managing complex projects, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
High emotional intelligence, with the ability to understand, motivate, and engage staff, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative organizational culture.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Experience using tools that support modern nonprofit operations, including spreadsheets, presentation software, email, donor databases, reporting tools, and funding platforms.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Residence in Weld County preferred.
The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000 with benefits. Vacation: Employees receive 10 days of vacation per year during their first two years, 13 days in years three and four, and 20 days after five years of service. Sick leave accrues at 48 hours per year. The organization observes 10 holidays annually, including the employee’s birthday. Health insurance options include two PPO plans and two HSA plans, with the Food Bank covering 85% of PPO premiums and 95% of HSA premiums. Delta Dental provides $1,000 of coverage for 93 cents per paycheck. Aflac coverage is available through the Food Bank at a reduced rate, with employees responsible for the premiums. The retirement plan is a 403(b), with the Food Bank matching 3% of salary or employee contribution, whichever is less.
How to apply DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Alicia Salerno. To apply, please submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile by Friday, January 23, 2026. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
About the organization Weld Food Bank is committed to ending hunger and alleviating poverty in Weld County, CO. Operating independently of county government, the organization not only provides critical food and services but also educates the public about the realities of hunger and poverty. Every program is delivered with compassion and respect, ensuring that individuals and families receive support with dignity.
In 2024, Weld Food Bank distributed 15.6 million pounds of food through eight direct service programs and 73 nonprofit agency partners, reaching thousands of children, seniors, and families across the county. Signature programs include Leona’s Kitchen, which serves over 150,000 meals and snacks to children through Kids Café and Summer Feeding, the Backpack Program and School Food Pantry Program to ensure children have food outside school, and the Senior Feeding Program delivering nutritious monthly packages to older adults. The Mobile Food Pantry, Farms to Families, and Emergency Food Program expand access to healthy, perishable, and emergency food for anyone in need.
As part of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger‑relief network, Weld Food Bank contributes to a nationwide effort that delivers billions of meals annually through 200 food banks and 60,000 pantries and meal programs across all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Through the dedication of its staff, volunteers, and donors, Weld Food Bank is transforming the fight against hunger into tangible, life‑changing impact in the community.
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Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO will lead the overall strategic, operational, financial, and managerial responsibilities for an operating budget of approximately $6M, a robust and complex finance budget including food contributions and warehouse operations, and a staff of 31. The CEO will serve as the organization’s chief spokesperson and fundraiser, establishing and growing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, volunteers, local and state officials, and community partners. In partnership with the Board and staff, the CEO will drive the development and execution of strategic plans that strengthen the organization’s sustainability, reach, and long‑term impact.
This is a moment for a leader who can balance the practical and the visionary, someone who values Weld Food Bank’s culture of dedication and compassion while bringing a fresh lens to strategy, systems, and growth. The Board and staff are ready for a partner who can unify the team, invest in people and operations, and amplify the organization’s visibility and impact across the community. For an experienced and values‑driven leader, this is an opportunity to guide a trusted institution toward its next stage of growth and excellence.
End date
January 23, 2026
Opportunity type
Job
Category
Executive Director / CEO / Other C‑Level Executives
Job responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Vision
Leads the development and execution of Weld Food Bank’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission to alleviate hunger and poverty across Weld County.
Anticipates community, demographic, and economic trends impacting food insecurity and adapts organizational strategy to meet evolving needs.
Works closely with the leadership team to set department‑level goals and performance objectives that support strategic priorities and operational excellence.
Regularly reports progress, challenges, and opportunities to the Board of Directors, facilitating informed decision‑making and accountability.
Identifies opportunities for program expansion, innovation, and partnerships to strengthen Weld Food Bank’s impact in the community.
Operational Excellence, Financial Stewardship, and Resource Management
Promotes a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance program delivery, internal communications, and organizational effectiveness.
Leads the development of the annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with Weld Food Bank’s strategic priorities and programmatic needs.
Oversees financial operations, including timely reporting, audit compliance, reserve fund management, and monitoring of organizational assets to ensure sustainability.
Provides leadership in financial decision‑making to support program expansion, operational efficiency, and long‑term organizational resilience.
A Skilled Fundraiser and External Ambassador
Serves as the primary public representative of Weld Food Bank, enhancing visibility and promoting the organization’s mission through media, events, and community engagement.
Inspires confidence and engagement among stakeholders by effectively communicating Weld Food Bank’s outcomes, impact, and strategic priorities.
Collaborates with the Chief Development Officer and team to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that meets current and projected organizational needs.
Acts as the Weld Food Bank’s primary representative as required with government officials as well as business and community leaders to support and enhance the role and image of the food bank.
Team Leadership Organizational Culture
Builds a cohesive, trust‑based culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and respect, where staff feel valued and supported in their work.
Provides clear, consistent communication that fosters alignment across teams and strengthens internal trust and transparency.
Coaches and develops the leadership team to enhance performance, decision‑making, and cross‑departmental collaboration.
Invests in staff growth through professional development, performance feedback, and opportunities for leadership at all levels.
Qualifications
Alignment with Weld Food Bank’s mission and a deep, compassionate understanding of the challenges of food insecurity.
Demonstrated success cultivating trusted relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, government officials, media, nonprofit partners, staff, and board members.
Strong financial acumen, including experience in budget development, oversight, analysis, and interpreting financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, profit & loss statements).
Experience in planning, executing, and managing complex projects, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
High emotional intelligence, with the ability to understand, motivate, and engage staff, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative organizational culture.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Experience using tools that support modern nonprofit operations, including spreadsheets, presentation software, email, donor databases, reporting tools, and funding platforms.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Residence in Weld County preferred.
The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000 with benefits. Vacation: Employees receive 10 days of vacation per year during their first two years, 13 days in years three and four, and 20 days after five years of service. Sick leave accrues at 48 hours per year. The organization observes 10 holidays annually, including the employee’s birthday. Health insurance options include two PPO plans and two HSA plans, with the Food Bank covering 85% of PPO premiums and 95% of HSA premiums. Delta Dental provides $1,000 of coverage for 93 cents per paycheck. Aflac coverage is available through the Food Bank at a reduced rate, with employees responsible for the premiums. The retirement plan is a 403(b), with the Food Bank matching 3% of salary or employee contribution, whichever is less.
How to apply DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Alicia Salerno. To apply, please submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile by Friday, January 23, 2026. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
About the organization Weld Food Bank is committed to ending hunger and alleviating poverty in Weld County, CO. Operating independently of county government, the organization not only provides critical food and services but also educates the public about the realities of hunger and poverty. Every program is delivered with compassion and respect, ensuring that individuals and families receive support with dignity.
In 2024, Weld Food Bank distributed 15.6 million pounds of food through eight direct service programs and 73 nonprofit agency partners, reaching thousands of children, seniors, and families across the county. Signature programs include Leona’s Kitchen, which serves over 150,000 meals and snacks to children through Kids Café and Summer Feeding, the Backpack Program and School Food Pantry Program to ensure children have food outside school, and the Senior Feeding Program delivering nutritious monthly packages to older adults. The Mobile Food Pantry, Farms to Families, and Emergency Food Program expand access to healthy, perishable, and emergency food for anyone in need.
As part of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger‑relief network, Weld Food Bank contributes to a nationwide effort that delivers billions of meals annually through 200 food banks and 60,000 pantries and meal programs across all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Through the dedication of its staff, volunteers, and donors, Weld Food Bank is transforming the fight against hunger into tangible, life‑changing impact in the community.
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