All Faiths Food Bank

Chief Executive Officer Location Sarasota, Florida   All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Founded in 1989, AFFB has been a Certified Member of the Feeding America network since 1990. Rated 4-stars by Charity Navigator, they provide millions of meals each year through robust programs and partnerships with hundreds of charitable organizations throughout the community. In addition to food distribution, AFFB operates a roster of innovative direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger but also strive to end hunger by helping families and individuals to gain long-term food security, enjoy better health outcomes and achieve self-sufficiency.   All Faiths Food Bank is moving forward on a bold and ambitious strategic plan to expand its impact. All Faiths Food Bank is at an exciting inflection point. As they look toward the future, the organization seeks a CEO who will continue to inspire program growth, increase awareness and actualize a comprehensive vision for the central role AFFB plays in ending hunger in their community. The opportunity for the CEO is bold and compelling. The leader will maintain the current momentum and elevate the profile of AFFB in their service area, across Florida and within the Feeding America network. The CEO advances AFFB’s mission of providing healthy solutions to end hunger in their community.   AFFB seeks a leader who will fight to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food. This individual will be a tireless advocate for AFFB’s mission and impact and will inspire others to support successful outcomes. The Chief Executive Officer provides leadership and support to the Board, staff, volunteers and other constituents, in achieving the organization’s results and impact.   All Faiths Food Bank seeks an executive who is a passionate servant-leader, who brings relevant professional experience in managing an organization of similar complexity and scope and who is driven to provide healthy solutions to end hunger. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading strategic and high-level decision-making, particularly in times of organizational growth and expansion of impact. A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain highly professional relationships with business, civic and nonprofit leaders is required.    The candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain strong and growing relationships with benefactors, potential donors and other key sources of financial support in the foundation,  business, government and civic sectors. Experience with significant fundraising activities is required, particularly working with institutional funders, including private, family and community foundations, as is experience working closely with local and state government officials and policymakers.    The successful leader will demonstrate an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, access and inclusion through words and actions and is attuned to social factors that impact the systemic issues behind and root causes of food insecurity.  This person will have experience working closely with a board to further the organization’s strategic initiatives. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required; a graduate degree is desired.  Current or prior experience in the field or lived experiences that would result in a key understanding of the cause is advantageous.   The salary range for this position annually is between $200,000 and $225,000 and will be commensurable with experience. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance Options; 401(K) retirement savings plan; Flexible Spending Account; Wellness and Education Reimbursement Policy; Generous PTO, Paid Holidays. Family Bereavement leave.   For more information about All Faiths Food Bank, please visit: https://allfaithsfoodbank.org/.   Applications and nominations are being received by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of interest to https://apptrkr.com/4252082 (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).