Chief Executive Officer - FeedNC

Are you the kind of leader who believes people are an organization’s most important asset and who knows how to build, nurture, and inspire a community internally and externally?

Do you believe in the potential of every individual and family and their right to have food, education, and resources?

Do you believe these families should receive support in building their own capacity to be better decision makers?

If so, then you may be FeedNC’s next Chief Executive Officer.

FeedNC

At FeedNC, we see our programs and initiatives as investments in the most precious resource of all—our community. We believe in the potential of every individual and family, and our commitment to providing food, education, and resources represents a heartfelt investment in their well-being and future.

By channeling resources into programs that nourish and empower individuals, we believe we are not only addressing immediate hunger but also fostering self-reliance, economic growth, and social well-being.

Driven by our mission to create connections to food, education, and resources as a catalyst for change, FeedNC has proudly served over 50,000 meals throughout 2024. This impact was made possible through our volunteers and donors.

At FeedNC, dignity is at the heart of everything we do. Each program is thoughtfully crafted to create a safe, welcoming space where individuals feel heard, respected, and valued—because we believe true growth and transformation begin with dignity.

As the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a staff of twenty-five (25) including five (5) direct reports. You will be responsible for running an organization with four (4) business verticals which include Donoghue’s Open Door, a free community dining experience open to everyone and  Grassroots Grocery, where families struggling financially may shop weekly.

Want to know more? Visit FeedNC’s website at https://feednc.org.

What will you do as FeedNC’s next Chief Executive Officer?

Strategic Planning and Non-Profit Leadership

• Lead an inclusive, forward thinking strategic planning process with business acumen and insight from your proven record as a non-profit leader.
• Use internal metrics and community data to assess impact, identify gaps, and guide programmatic and operational direction.
• Solve complex issues such as food insecurity, workforce development, and social service access—particularly in underserved areas.

Staff Development and Management

• Prioritize professional development, mentorship, and team building.
• Ensure staff have clear job descriptions, performance expectations, and access to supportive supervision and feedback.
• Create a culture of open communication
• Create and define appropriate organizational structure     

Fundraising

• Oversee successful execution of major fundraising events
• Strategically expand funding sources beyond individual giving, including grants, recurring donations, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind support
• Work directly with the Chief Development Officer to foster and develop existing and new donor relations.

Financial Management

• Lead the organization’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial processes across multiple business units.
• Manage relationships with funders across various revenue streams—including individual donations, fundraising events, and grants
• Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities for investment

Board of Directors Relations

• Foster a healthy partnership with the Board by respecting governance vs. management roles, while inviting strategic input on key initiatives.
• Regularly brief the Board on organizational progress, challenges, and opportunities—grounded in data, financial performance, and impact metrics.

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Chief Executive Officer

• Enthusiastic about FeedNC’s mission, vision, and values.
• At least seven (7) years of comparable executive level nonprofit management experience.
• Experience casting a vision, building a strategy, and direct leadership executing a plan that resulted in growth.
• Decision-maker who understands how to build consensus across a variety of stakeholders.
• Inspiring communicators who can motivate staff, the Board, donors, partners, and volunteers.
• History of demonstrating the sound judgment, administrative skill, and financial acumen necessary to oversee day-to-day operations and manage a budget of at least $5M.
• Meticulous, logical, and methodological approach to problem-solving.

Think you are the next FeedNC Chief Executive Officer?

To apply, click on the link to the Chief Executive Officer position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position with a range of $125,000 to $140,000. Generous benefits include a bonus plan of up to ten (10) percent of base salary based on fundraising performance, contribution to qualified health plan and PTO.

FeedNC actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates. FeedNC is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

About Armstrong McGuire

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