With a U.S. focus and a global perspective, Feed the Truth will:
Convene experts and stakeholders to identify and advance strategies;
Translate and disseminate evidence-based information to support informed decision-making by all;
Advocate for policy, systems, and environmental changes;
Facilitate, catalyze, and support the efforts of others; and
Develop resources and initiatives to reach its goals.
Feed the Truth is a wholly independent 501(c)(3). It was launched and is funded by Daniel Lubetzky, the Founder and CEO of KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND). The organization has a 10-year, $25 million commitment and is now seeking its Founding Executive Director. In order to ensure complete independence, KIND and Lubetzky will not be involved in the organization in any way.
The Opportunity:
The Executive Director of Feed the Truth will report to the Board. S/he will help successfully launch and grow the organization.
On a fundamental level, the Executive Director will have the following responsibilities:
- Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to develop and articulate strategies which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress;
- Support and collaborate with a strong, highly engaged Board to develop and advance Feed the Truth’s strategic priorities;
- Develop the values of Feed the Truth and promote a culture reflective of those values;
- Administer all day-to-day operations of Feed the Truth, including building, leading, and managing a small team;
- Provide oversight and responsibility for Feed the Truth’s financial position and outlook;
- Represent Feed the Truth as an articulate, inspiring and knowledgeable public spokesperson and ambassador with diverse audiences; and
- Recruit experts, colleagues, and funders to support the Feed the Truth mission; develop and foster strategic relationships with high-level partners.
A full job description may be found here.