Chief Impact Officer

About Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Founded in 1974, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is one of the largest food banks in the nation and a recognized nonprofit leader working to end hunger in our community. Serving Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, the organization provides nutritious food to 1 in 6 neighbors each month through a network of nearly 400 community partners.

Opportunity

This rare and consequential leadership opportunity is for a mission‑driven executive ready to make a direct, measurable impact on hunger and poverty in the Bay Area. As Chief Impact Officer (CIO), you will lead the Impact Team—approximately 51 professionals spanning programs, community health and nutrition, food connection, multilingual outreach, and policy and advocacy—and serve as a member of the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Impact Team and oversee the delivery of food programs across the community.
• Connect clients to critical support services, including SNAP and other food‑security resources.
• Shape and mobilize a new strategic plan that centers community voice and deepens partnerships.
• Define how the new ~215,000‑square‑foot headquarters will be used to enable deep collaboration, deepen community engagement, and support agency partnerships.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership, translating data and community voice into actionable priorities.
• Drive organizational change, fostering cohesion across the Impact Team and with other departments such as Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Proven leader of large and complex teams (20–50+ people or more).
• Track record of setting measurable goals, coaching leaders, and holding teams accountable.
• Ability to integrate cross‑functional teams, balance competing priorities, and foster collaboration.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, emotional intelligence, and groundedness in purpose.
• Strategic and hands‑on executive with data‑driven decision making.
• Operational strategist with experience leading organizational change.
• Background in nonprofit or public service, with direct experience working alongside communities facing food insecurity, housing instability, or related inequities.
• Commitment to equity, community voice, and anti‑poverty policy advocacy.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $220,000 - $250,000, plus a generous benefits package.

How to Apply

Contact:
DSG | Koya
Express interest by completing our Talent Profile: All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If selected for an interview, additional information about accommodations will be provided.

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

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