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For over two decades we have partnered with leading organizations addressing food insecurity where we’ve placed leadership teams that reflect the diverse populations of communities across the United States. Please reach out through the form to schedule a time to speak with our team about your search needs.
While serving constituents in need has always been challenging, today’s food banks face a new post-pandemic and rapidly shifting socio-economic landscape that is impacting how they recruit and retain leadership. We need to consider fresh strategies that food bank executives can leverage in addressing challenges in leadership recruitment and retention.
In this new world, food bank leaders need three core attributes:
Crisis Management/Adaptability: Tomorrow’s leaders must be willing to adapt to a new set of forces.
Interpersonal skills: These positions demand a high level of emotional intelligence.
Political savvy: Knowing how to navigate the nuances of issues such as SNAP benefits and the agendas of politicians is critical for food bank leaders.
Maintaining balance requires a unique kind of leader, one who can keep internal and external challenges in sync.
Derrick Chubbs is president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Janet Albert is a partner and U.S. nonprofit lead at executive search firm Bridge Partners.
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