Vice President of Impact

livingHR, Inc.

. Provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization's Agencies, Programs, and Build Healthy Communities functions .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in nonprofit management and community programs, with a focus on strategic planning, program evaluation, and partnership development. Proven ability to enhance community impact through data-informed decision-making and effective stakeholder engagement.

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Nonprofit ManagementCommunity Program LeadershipPerformance Measurement SystemsStrategic ThinkingPartnership Development

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Hard Skills

Program EvaluationData-Informed Decision-MakingBudgetingOutcome ReportingResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingChange LeadershipCommunicationFacilitationPeople Leadership

Industry Keywords

Community EngagementFood InsecurityPublic HealthSocial Determinants of HealthHuman Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization's Agencies, Programs, and Build Healthy Communities functions
Strengthen the capacity, effectiveness, sustainability, and experience of the member agency network
Develop strategies to improve agency engagement, compliance, service delivery, communication, and partnership outcomes
Oversee development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of hunger-relief programs
Monitor program effectiveness, participation, outcomes, compliance, resource utilization, and service quality
Lead Build Healthy Communities initiatives addressing food insecurity, nutrition, health, community well-being, and related social determinants of health
Establish and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, municipalities, schools, coalitions, and other stakeholders
Develop systems for measuring program effectiveness, network performance, community impact, and progress toward organizational goals
Use qualitative and quantitative data, partner feedback, community insight, and evaluation findings to guide decisions
Serve on the Vice President Leadership Team and contribute to planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and operational decision-making
Support grant development, funder engagement, outcome reporting, and impact storytelling
Oversee departmental budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and financial performance
Lead, coach, and develop the Director of Agencies, Director of Programs, and Director of Community Nutrition Programs
Represent the organization in community coalitions, partnerships, public forums, and collaborative initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management, community programs, public health, human services, social services, network engagement, program leadership, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years leading managers, directors, or multiple functions
Demonstrated experience building community partnerships, leading programmatic strategies, and advancing measurable community impact
Experience strengthening partner networks, managing complex initiatives, and collaborating across diverse stakeholder groups
Experience developing and using performance measurement systems, evaluation practices, outcome reporting, and data-informed decision-making
Strong strategic thinking, relationship-building, facilitation, communication, change leadership, and people leadership skills
Demonstrated commitment to equity, community partnership, dignity, accessibility, inclusion, and mission-driven work
Ability to lead through influence, manage complexity, and balance strategic priorities with operational realities
Ability to represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, credibility, and a commitment to mission impact
Must have dependable transportation and the ability and flexibility to travel throughout the organization's 13-county service area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, 40-hour position
Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Occasional nights and weekends as needed
Regular travel to organizational locations and partner sites
Opportunity to lead, coach, and develop department directors