Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Providence, RI

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank (RICFB)’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to the problem of hunger. The organization envisions a state where no one goes hungry.

RICFB seeks an executive who is a passionate servant-leader, brings relevant professional experience in managing an organization of similar complexity and scope, and is driven to provide innovative solutions to end hunger.

The ideal leader must exemplify the highest ethical standards while balancing strong business acumen with a commitment to delivering responsible, people-centered programs. This individual should have a proven track record of cultivating and sustaining highly professional relationships with business, civic, and nonprofit leaders.

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. The leader will serve as the principal spokesperson for RICFB to local, state, national legislators and officials, therefore having experience or comfort with advocacy work is essential. 

This individual must have the ability to skillfully serve as the primary external representative of the organization. The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills in cultivating and soliciting major gifts, corporate and foundation grants, and enhancing a culture of giving.

The successful leader will embody an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, access and inclusion through both words and actions. They will possess a deep understanding of the social factors contributing to the systemic issues and the root causes of food insecurity. A track record of entrepreneurial problem-solving skills, creating and implementing the best organizational and operational practices, and managing people through partnership and collaboration is required. The use of proven business practices to achieve financial objectives is a highly desirable qualification.

The candidate should have strong interpersonal and communications skills. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required; a graduate degree or continuing education 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 Rhode Island Community Food Bank offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The total compensation annually is between $250,000 and $300,000 and will be commensurable with experience.

The comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as an Employee Assistance Program. The package also includes a retirement plan with salary deferrals, matching contributions, and non-elective contributions. A tuition reimbursement plan is available. RICFB observes thirteen paid holidays each year and offers generous paid time off.

For best consideration, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, by 02/26/2025, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC. Submit your application online at https://apptrkr.com/5930582. (Click the Apply Button at the bottom of the page)

For more information about the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, please visit https://rifoodbank.org/.