Chief Philanthropy Officer

The Vermont Foodbank seeks a self-motivated, energetic Chief Philanthropy Officer. This full time, salaried (exempt), and hybrid position reports to the Chief Executive Officer. The primary components of this position include leading the Vermont Foodbank (VF) Philanthropy Department which includes fundraising, marketing, communications, advocacy, and volunteer services. The CPO hosts the team and supports systems that allow staff in each of these areas to be successful, and prioritizes optimization of staffing and department structure, collaboration, communication and strategic planning. The VF Philanthropy Department defines Philanthropy as the “art of facilitating love of community.” The CPO demonstrates leadership in building an organizational and team culture centered on building the systems, strategies, and teamwork needed to raise the resources and engagement to advance the organization’s mission and vision. The CPO plays an integral part in the overall direction of the Foodbank. Attached is the job description with additional details regarding this particular position.

Please note that we will only be accepting applications for 2 weeks. The last day of accepting applications will be April 24th, 2024.  Also, Candidates must be within driving distance from our Barre Office (although the position is considered hybrid).

The selected candidate will join an energetic, empowered, collaborative team that derives joy from the work and is wholly dedicated to VF’s mission. The Vermont Foodbank’s work culture is progressive, forward thinking, and equity minded. Staff have the opportunity to fully develop their potential in a variety of ways: as organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts, and in working towards a future where everyone in Vermont has enough food every day.

To apply for this position, please visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2372434/Vermont-Foodbank/Chief-Philanthropy-Officer and submit an employment application with a resume and cover letter attached. This position is a salaried (exempt) position with the pay set at $126,000 annually.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity.