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Confidential

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Confidential, Kentwood, Michigan, United States

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Mission-driven food bank providing hunger relief through reclaimed surplus food

Industry Non-Profit Organization Management

Type Non Profit

Founded 1981

Employees 51-200

Specialties

food nonprofit and human services

About the Role

The Company is seeking a President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its mission of providing equitable access to nourishing food and to guide the organization through its next chapter of impact. The ideal candidate will be an authentic, mission-driven leader with a deep commitment to the values of dignity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. They should be a skilled operational, financial, and organizational leader, capable of overseeing a large and complex nonprofit, and experienced in leading diverse teams. The role requires an exceptional relationship builder and external advocate, with a strong focus on fundraising, and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers. The successful candidate will be a strategic, innovative, and data-informed thinker, able to envision and advance community-centered approaches to hunger relief, and will be responsible for the organization's strategic vision, financial management, and fostering a culture of philanthropy.

Key responsibilities for the President and CEO include strategic leadership, organizational and team leadership, fundraising, advocacy, and operational and financial management. The role demands a leader who can inspire confidence, unify staff around a shared mission, and ensure the organization's continued innovation and impact. The candidate should be comfortable engaging across diverse communities, and with a strong focus on equity and community engagement, they will be expected to model and operationalize a commitment to equity in all aspects of the organization's work. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of the communities served, and the successful candidate will be at the forefront of the organization's efforts to end hunger and promote food security.

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

CEO/President