CEO: Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois

About

Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association (CNNSSA), together with its sister organization Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois (MOWFNI), ensures that older adults and persons with disabilities stay happy, healthy, independent, and resilient by addressing hunger, food insecurity and connections within their communities. 

In 2024, CNNSSA and MOWFNI aim to serve over 1 million meals to nearly 10,000 seniors. With over 1,800 square miles in several counties and 900 volunteers, CNNSSA is one of the nation's largest independent nonprofit senior meal providers, supported by MOWFNI through fundraising and outreach efforts. CNNSSA and MOWFNI seek a visionary and dynamic leader to be the face of the organizations and a public champion in the nonprofit sector.

Position Overview

The CEO will oversee program development, set strategic directions and growth strategies, establish our organization as a thought leader, and lead fundraising efforts with the Board of Directors alongside a strong executive team.

Build on the Successes of an Established, High-Performing Nonprofit

The new CEO will build on the solid foundation of success, bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to take the organization to new heights.

Be an Ambassador and Thought Leader in the Field 

The CEO will have a platform to share expertise, insights, and vision with a broad audience while influencing policy and practice at the local, state, and national levels to shape the conversation around senior hunger and food insecurity.

Change the Lives of Chicagoland’s Older Adults 

At CNNSSA, the CEO will know their work is making a real difference. The programs and initiatives the CEO will drive and develop will address the most pressing needs of these communities every day.

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