The Kendall County Community Food Pantry (KCCFP) seeks a proven leader who has a passion for putting the needs of a community first. Is a leader guided by service to others and a person that can collaborate with both volunteers and executives.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in reaching out to community, representing an organization, leading a volunteer base, and raising of funds. Lastly, the ideal candidate must have the ability to show a high level of empathy and compassion for others.

Executive Leadership

• Articulates a clear vision for the organization and advances the mission and vision
• Exhibits excellent core leadership and executive competencies
• Collaborates with board leadership, other agencies, and community leaders to effectively communicate and implement strategic initiatives
• Advises board leadership on industry trends, performance measurements, risk assessments, and initiatives related to food pantries & other social service fields
• Develops/executes strategic plans, dashboards, and overall budgets/targets for all areas of the organization

Functional Leadership

• Oversees volunteers; offers direction, guidance, and coaching/mentoring
• Oversees development of written operational procedures and ensures adherence
• Leads the development of annual plans (focus, budget, scope, accountabilities) and monitors performance against goals
• Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant operational and financial reports are prepared and presented in a clear, concise, focused, and actionable way
• Leverages technology to improve the effectiveness/efficiency of the organization
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards

Individual Activities

• Liaison between the organization and the community
• Manages a personal portfolio of high-level prospects. Cultivates and engages prospects, solicits gifts, and strategically increases giving levels
• Supports and engages the volunteers and board members in strategic operations
• Identifies and evaluates appropriate relationships with corporations with the potential to support the organization through in-kind services and donations

Governance

• Develops and coordinates the agenda and supporting materials for the Board Meetings
• Keeps the board focused on strategic priorities as opposed to operations
• Develops Board orientation and educational presentations; serves as a resource to new Board Members

Experience

• Experience in nonprofit management or business
• Minimum of 8 years of management experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nonprofit or corporate management, to include 3 years of supervisory experience

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to effectively solicit, encourage, coordinate, and manage volunteers
• Knowledge of fund development processes and procedures as well as proven ability to plan
• Proficiency in writing and administration of grants, especially in the governmental sector
• Ability to develop and administer budgets
• Financial literacy; including budgeting, donation tracking, A/P, G/L, annual NFP audits
• Technology literacy; including QuickBooks, use of websites, email, and spreadsheets
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation