Executive Director

The Executive Director (ED) champions organizational values and leads in fulfilling its goal to combat food insecurity in Middle Tennessee. The ED is responsible for community and donor relationships, fundraising, marketing and communications, ensuring safe and efficient operations, staff leadership, financial and risk management, and working with the Board of Directors to set and accomplish strategic goals.

• Develop and oversee budget; monitor income and expenses, maintain fiscal responsibility, working closely with bookkeeper
• Create plans for achieving goals and objectives set in collaboration with board of directors
• Meet aggressive annual fundraising goals, in partnership with board of directors, by securing financial support from foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government funding sources
• Work with staff and board on annual fundraising benefit and additional events, and oversee all external communications, including website, marketing collateral, newsletters, and social media
• Implement improvements recommended by external auditor
• Identify and cultivate business sponsor ships, donations and in-kind support
• Serve as the face of the organization and participate in external events to increase visibility, credibility, and market brand, and develop strategic partnerships to further increase community awareness and expand programs
• Build and lead an effective team that’s dedicated to fulfilling the organization’s mission through highly successful programs, community engagement, and fundraising
• Manage staff members and clients whose experiences, cultures, and languages reflect the community served by the organization
• Identify, apply for, and manage funds from government organizations, grants and foundations

• Seven or more years of experience in senior management, preferably with nonprofit organizations
• Strong experience in public relations, marketing, and fundraising
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles for nonprofit organizations
• Proven success working with a board of directors

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, human resources, or finance
• Experience in managing budgets

Insurance Stipend

Submit resume to Kristina Brown at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).