Job Description

Whole Foods Market Foundation (WFMF) is a 501(c)3 private operating foundation, founded by Whole Foods Market (WFM) to further our Purpose, to nourish people and the planet. Whole Foods Market Foundation is on a mission to advance healthy food access, nutrition and economic opportunities in local and global communities. We are a dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced team that is highly collaborative internally and externally, leveraging shared resources and creating innovative solutions.

The Executive Director (ED) provides strategic direction for Whole Foods Market Foundation and its projects: Whole Cities, Whole Kids and Whole Planet. This position leads the team and oversees all aspects of WFMF including programs, development, fundraising, communications, engagement and education, business and financial planning. The Executive Director represents WFMF with a wide variety of stakeholders across Whole Foods Market and externally, including Community Partners, Clients and Donors.

Working closely with the Board of Directors, the ED drives the vision and leads operations as a 501(c)3 organization. The ED develops and implements strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives, including identifying opportunities for growth and improvement. The role applies subject matter knowledge, leads multiple teams and represents work across a diverse portfolio of community partners.

This position is based in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities:  

• Leads efforts to design, evolve, and champion the WFMF mission, vision, values, and strategy of the organization. 

• Engages with WFMF Board of Directors and WFM Executives to establish multi-year strategic plans, outline initiatives, and communicate updates.  

• Responsible for establishing WFMF annual planning, budgets, functional policy, guidelines, and direction for the Foundation. 

• Oversees WFMF operations and accountable for team development, engagement, performance and goals.  

• Guides WFMF Team Members, providing direction, support, coaching, and mentorship to ensure high performance and collaboration. 

• Operates Foundation in compliance with all organizational by-laws, board policies, local, state, and federal policies including satisfactory completion of annual third-party audits, annual tax returns, and quarterly and annual budget submission. 

• Administers financial affairs with applicable Board policies, budgets, and accounting controls to ensure the Foundation’s overall fiscal health. 

• Creates long-term strategies that include fund allocation and programmatic strategy for international and domestic portfolios.  

• Oversees the supervision of both desk and on-site research of potential projects while assuring ongoing provision of community services. 

• Accountable for reporting tools to manage existing and potential projects and programs team.  

• Partners with WFM senior leaders on Merchandising, Legal, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Operations, Team Member Services and other business partners, articulating WFMF strategy and ensuring that initiatives are supported and executed. 

• Develops long-term fundraising strategies and oversees annual fundraising efforts; identifies and leverages new revenue streams to broaden and diversify funding sources. 

• Develops and implements WFM internal collaborations to enthuse and engage WFM Team Mem