Program Management

• Oversee and manage existing programs and projects, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic plan and mission.
• Provide high-level oversight of program operations in the region, in collaboration with our team.
• Develop budgets, timelines, and evaluation plans in collaboration with the Executive team.
• Support evaluation efforts to measure effectiveness of programs and projects.
• Conduct research on best practices and trends relevant to program development.
• Lead regular meetings with partner organizations; share recaps and action items as needed.
• Maintain program records, documents, and databases.
• Review and approve program invoices and follow up with the accounting team.
• Create donor stewardship plans to sustain surplus food donation streams.
• Develop and share impact reports with support from the Data Analyst.
• Generate and manage program contracts and oversee renewals.

‍Partnership Development

• Research and build a pipeline of target program prospects.
• Conduct outreach and follow-ups to engage new partners.
• Develop relationships with nonprofits, government agencies, and other community stakeholders.
• Represent Food Connect in local coalitions, conferences, and professional groups.
• Onboard new partners and programs into daily operations.
• Collaborate with other Regional Directors and the National Partnerships team on shared goals.
• Support the development team in cultivating relationships with funders and sponsors.

Regional Expansion & Fundraising Support

• Analyze local food rescue trends and food-as-medicine strategies to identify growth opportunities.
• Create a multi-year regional growth strategy.
• Implement food donor outreach plans and track performance.
• Align regional strategy with fundraising activities to ensure program sustainability.
• Identify new funding opportunities and support stewardship of current funders.
• Ensure that local efforts align with national organizational goals.

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