Executive Director
www.GHPFA.org
High Point, NC
OUR STORY
Founded in 2014, Greater High Point Food Alliance (GHPFA) was formed in response to data indicating that the Greensboro-High Point, NC area was number one in the nation in food hardship. A group of concerned citizens from the business sector, academia, nonprofit organizations, community activists, and neighbors experiencing food insecurity joined forces to address the issue in a systematic, strategic way. Since then, GHPFA and its partners have made significant progress in alleviating food insecurity in High Point through coordinated efforts, aligned investments, and policy change.
Mission
GHPFA strives to coordinate and improve the effectiveness of entities in Greater High Point focused on alleviating hunger by creating and executing citywide and neighborhood-focused initiatives to develop more just and sustainable food systems.
To learn more about the Greater High Point Food Alliance visit our website at www.GHPFA.org.
OUR STRATEGY
First, by using a community-centered approach, we work closely with community members and leaders to empower each other to proactively seek solutions, and foster a culture where individuals are encouraged to voice their concerns, ideas, and collaborate on neighborhood improvements – and make informed decisions for themselves and their families. Secondly, unity within the community is paramount for effective issue resolution. The GHPFA aims to facilitate collective discussions and collaborative planning sessions to address community challenges. We believe that residents are the most valuable asset of our community.
Ultimately, we strive to transition from a charitable approach to a developmental model, promoting self-sufficiency among community members. This shift entails empowering individuals to take responsibility for their well-being and fostering self-reliance. By encouraging individuals to contribute to their community and equipping them with the necessary resources, we aim to facilitate sustainable growth and development.
WHO WE’RE SEEKING
A committed leader who can continue to be faithful to the vision of creating a just and sustainable food system, focused on the mission of alleviating hunger, and flexible as the food security environment changes. Internally, we seek a leader who is a persuasive, responsible, and creative problem solver to collaborate with an excellent team and a fully engaged Board of Directors. Externally, we seek to foster our strong community relationships, grow through new partnerships, and collaborate with other organizations engaged in addressing food insecurity and hunger.
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors.
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director (ED) oversees all operations of GHPFA, a backbone organization that guides community vision and strategy related to alleviating food insecurity. The work includes governance and leadership management; community engagement and advocacy; and financial and organizational management. The successful candidate will be based in the Triad area and have an appreciation for the community context of Greater High Point and Guilford County.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as a highly visible thought leader and chief spokesperson for promoting the goals and objectives of GHPFA
- Serve as a community convener, including planning and executing the annual High Point Food Security Summit
- Develop and cultivate trusting relationships with current donors while identifying new opportunities to sustain the organization and grow its impact
- Build leadership capacity among partner organizations and volunteers engaged in executing the GHPFA strategic plan
- Use data with a variety of audiences, from grassroots partners to policy makers, to develop and execute strategies to improve outcomesSeek opportunities for growth, collaboration, and collective impact
- Demonstrate organizational excellence
Governance & Leadership Management
- Attract, engage, and retain a strong board of directors who reflect the Greater High Point community
- Collaborate with the board of directors to execute the 2023-25 strategic plan, including making modifications (as agreed to with the board of directors) as community conditions change
- Communicate regularly with and serve as a resource to working groups of the GHPFA board of directors
- Provide complete and timely information to the board of directors and functions within regulations set by GHPFA bylaws
- Oversee GHPFA staff while building leadership capacity to leverage talent and promote excellence in service delivery
- Scale GHPFA to ensure organization is adequately staffed to achieve its mission
- Manage all human resource functions
Community Engagement & Advocacy
- Promote and publicize the activities of GHPFA through presentations with a variety of audiences (faith community, academia, etc.) and in various settings including conferences and community meetings
- Serve as primary spokesperson for GHPFA with various media outlets (print, electronic, and social media)
- Participate in neighborhood meetings to share data, assist with resource development, and support efforts aligned with the goals and objectives of GHPFA
- Serve as a resource to faith communities, civic groups, policymakers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community members to build awareness of community conditions related to food insecurity and to empower people and groups to get involved in GHPFA efforts
- Consult with members of the GHPFA network to help them articulate and achieve their goals
Financial & Organizational Management
- Manage resource development in partnership with the board of directors, including development and execution of an annual budget
- Secure necessary resources to ensure GHPFA can fulfill its mission, including cultivating relationships with current and future donors and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities
- Assure accurate record keeping and adequate controls and accounting of funds
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal
CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
- Five or more years of professional experience leading a nonprofit or government agency, serving in leadership roles at a nonprofit, or serving in leadership roles in the for-profit sector
- Demonstrated experience in generating revenue and managing an organizational budget
- Active listener with strong relationship development and management skills, including the ability to build rapport quickly with community leaders from all backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively with staff and board members
- Knowledge of and experience in leading (and/or participating in) collective impact work strong systems-thinking skills, and the humility required by effective leaders of collaborative efforts
- Strong writing skills and the ability to present to (and connect with) a variety of audiences, from grassroots leaders to CEOs
- Direct work experience with food insecurity and food systems is preferable; curiosity about food insecurity and the ability to learn quickly is required
- A demonstrated track record of building and maintaining community relationships across many sectors that fosters a spirit of collaboration with social services agencies, agriculture, government officials, and community leaders
- Excellence in managing staff and building teams
- Availability on some nights and weekends for community meetings
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Substantiated fundraising experience with success in building dynamic relationships with key stakeholders, business and foundation leaders, and others who can influence individual, corporate, foundation, and government giving; experience in cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts
- Successful record in demonstrating sound judgment and administrative skills necessary to oversee day-to-day operations, directing a staff of four or more, and managing a budget of $750,000 or more
SALARY AND COMPENSATION
Target hiring salary: $100,000
APPLICATION PROCESS - UPDATED
Greater High Point Food Alliance has contracted with Capability Company Consulting to support the search process. Please send 1) a cover letter linking your skills and experience to this position description, 2) your resume, and 3) three to five professional references with complete contact information to: GHPFAsearch@CapabilityCompany.com.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM Sunday, November 17, 2024.