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Rhonda Chafin

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, adept in strategic planning and servant leadership. Excelled in fundraising and public speaking, significantly enhancing community engagement and organizational sustainability. Skilled in both public relations and financial management, demonstrating exceptional ability to drive mission-driven strategies and foster long-term growth.

Developed leadership and strategic planning skills in fast-paced, environment, ready to transition to new field in missions. Looking to leverage these skills in new and role for my personal Christian walk and growth.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee
02.1993 - Current
  • The Executive Director is ultimately responsible effectively planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the operations of the organization in accordance with the mission, established policies, goals, and financial budget. This position communicates effectively and accurately in written and oral form to groups which include the Board of Directors, staff, business leaders, civic leaders, elected officials, and the general public.
  • Works closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversees financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization, through major gift fundraising, planned giving and donor engagement and retention.
  • Work with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.

Account Manager

Marketing Management Inc.
06.1987 - 09.1992

Responsible for development and implementation of marketing and merchandising and promotional programs for new products as well as existing items. Motivated buyers for the companies products and programs and coordinated sales programs.

Education

No Degree - MBA

Bristol University
Bristol, Tennessee

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Management/ Merchandising

Virginia Intermont College
Bristol, Virginia
06-1988

Skills

  • Servant Leadership
  • Public Speaking-large groups
  • Fundraising, major gifts, and planned giving
  • Community engagement-groups and individuals
  • Organizational management
  • Public Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process improvement
  • Communications- media relations
  • Mission Driven Strategies

Accomplishments

Accomplished several successful Capital Building Campaigns, relocating the food bank in 1998 and again 2013 to its current location. Most recently in 2024 a new facility expansion to include a Community Kitchen with the capacity to serve over 800 meals daily to children in after school programs and volunteer Center to accommodate large groups of churches, schools, corporations and Operations, Food Sourcing and Programs office complex. Successfully raising funds to exceeding $7 Million revenue budget annually.


Served as Chair for the Feeding America Central Region (100 members) Association of Food Banks, Feeding America National Network of food banks.

(NAC) National Council, and subcommittee for the contract taskforce for the Feeding America Food Bank Network. Currently, she serves on the Feeding America National Council Food Sourcing Advisory Committee.

From 1998 to present, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee has continued to grow by starting new initiatives to close the gap on food insecurity such as; Food for Kids back pack kids program, Child Summer Feeding and CACFP afterschool meals program, Mobile Food Bank, Mobile Pantry, Mobile Senior Grocery and home delivery, Mobile Veterans Pantry and Mobile Produce Pantry programs. In 2021 during COVID relief, the food bank distributed approx. 16 million pounds of food to over 130 non-profit charities and 80 mobile sites that feed the hungry in the eight-county region of Northeast Tennessee.

Certification

Graduate of the Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City, Unicoi County and Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Leadership programs.


Completed classes in non-profit leadership at Radford University,


Interests


  • Church-Missions
  • Family time hiking, boating
  • Gardening
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities

Timeline

Executive Director

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee
02.1993 - Current

Account Manager

Marketing Management Inc.
06.1987 - 09.1992

No Degree - MBA

Bristol University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Management/ Merchandising

Virginia Intermont College

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