Overview
President & CEO Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa, USA at Feeding America
In 2025, Food Bank of Iowa will welcome its next leader. At this moment of tremendous opportunity, FBOI is seeking adynamicand dedicated President & CEO to lead a vibrant and respected organization into its next chapter of impact.
Reporting directly to the Board, the President & CEO will lead overall strategic, operational, financial, and managerial responsibility for FBOI including oversight of an annual budget of approximately $50M, and a talented staff of 50+, including four direct reports (VP of Strategy & Communications, VP of Philanthropy, Chief Operating Officer, and Manager of Executive Administration).
End date
January 24, 2025
Opportunity type
Job
Category
Executive Director / CEO / Other C-Level Executives
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the President & CEO include, but are not limited to:
– Provide forward-looking strategic and visionaryleadershipas Food Bank moves into its next chapter.
– Serve as the chief spokesperson and fundraiser for the organization.
– Establish and grow relationships with adiverserange of stakeholders including donors, sponsors, volunteers, local and state officials, and external partners.
– Build upon the operational excellence of the food bank, continuing to amplify successes in the area ofefficient operations.
– Use data and metrics to create goals and accountability for the organization’s success.
– Lead and empower an effective staff and invested group of volunteers.
– Cultivate a culture of activecollaboration, deeprespect,empathy,inclusion, and results.
– Facilitate governance best practices andcollaborationwith the Board.
While it is understood that no candidate will offer every desired skill, quality, and characteristic, the following offers a detailed, aspirational view of the ideal candidate profile:
An Exceptional Relationship Builder & Collaborator
This leader will:
– Be socially aware, with high integrity and emotional intelligence.
– Excel at building authentic relationships with a breadth of constituents including staff, volunteers, the Board, elected officials at all levels, donors, media, community members, Feeding America network members, and other allies.
– Understand the importance of coalition-building, ensuring FBOI’s role in addressing food insecurity is positive andimpactfulfor both the organization and the community.
– Be approachable and energized by the opportunity to develop lasting partnerships.
AnInnovative& Strategic Leader with Business Acumen
This leader will:
– Have the ability and experience to lead a complex and thriving business.
– Be a bold thinker with strategic mindset, and the ability to balance short-term needs and long-term goals.
– Be skilled in navigatingdynamicenvironments, with an agile and adaptable style and an ability to respond to evolving needs, for maximum impact.
– Have a track record of successfullydriving organizational changeand growth.
A Dedicated, Trusting, & Empathetic Team Leader
This leader will:
– Bring aproven track recordin organizational management and servantleadership, with a focus on empowering staff and fostering development.
– Be a trusting and empowering leader with a willingness to delegate.
– Be a level-headed and patient leader, able to set the organizational vision, but also willing to engage inhands-on work.
– Be a listener – with an ability to ask questions and a desire to learn from and leverage the expertise of others.
– Operate with a high degree ofempathyi…
Title: President & CEO
Company: Feeding America
Location: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
