Application Guide

How to Apply for Vice President, Southeast Region

at Blessings in a Backpack

🏢 About Blessings in a Backpack

Blessings in a Backpack is a national nonprofit that mobilizes communities to provide weekend food for school-aged children facing hunger, reaching over 1 million children in 15 years. What sets us apart is our community-driven, chapter-based model that empowers local leaders to make a direct impact. Working here means joining a mission-focused team dedicated to solving childhood hunger with scalable, grassroots solutions.

About This Role

As Vice President of the Southeast Region, you will lead fundraising and programmatic strategy across multiple states, overseeing chapters and community programs to ensure consistency and growth. This role is impactful because you'll directly expand access to weekend meals for thousands of children while building sustainable funding pipelines.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with chapter leads in Florida and Georgia, followed by a donor call to discuss a six-figure gift. After lunch, you'd review regional fundraising progress and program metrics, then prepare training materials for volunteer fundraisers. The afternoon could include a strategy session with the national team on aligning goals across regions.

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🎯 Who Blessings in a Backpack Is Looking For

  • A seasoned fundraiser with proven success in major gift solicitation and training volunteers or staff to close six- and seven-figure gifts.
  • Experienced in multi-site or regional management, able to align fundraising goals with programmatic expansion across diverse communities.
  • Strong background in nonprofit budgeting and operations, with a track record of overseeing programs and financials simultaneously.
  • An empathetic leader with exceptional communication skills, comfortable engaging donors, school partners, and chapter volunteers.

📝 Tips for Applying to Blessings in a Backpack

1

Highlight specific examples of major gift solicitations you've led, including dollar amounts and cultivation strategies.

2

Demonstrate experience with federated or regional fundraising models, such as United Way or multi-chapter nonprofits.

3

Show how you've balanced fundraising and programmatic growth in previous roles, using metrics like meals provided or funds raised.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize leadership of distributed teams or remote management, as this role is remote.

5

Include a brief statement in your cover letter about why childhood hunger resonates with you personally.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for addressing childhood hunger and alignment with Blessings in a Backpack's community-driven model.", 'Concrete examples of regional or multi-site fundraising success, including major gift closures and team development.', 'Your ability to create and manage budgets while driving programmatic impact.', 'Your leadership philosophy for engaging diverse stakeholders, from donors to school administrators.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Blessings in a Backpack's annual report to understand their funding sources and program reach in the Southeast.
  • → Study their chapter model and identify current chapters in the Southeast region to understand existing infrastructure.
  • → Read about their recent initiatives or partnerships, such as corporate sponsorships or school district collaborations.
  • → Familiarize yourself with childhood hunger statistics in the Southeast to speak knowledgeably about the need.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you developed and executed a regional fundraising strategy that exceeded goals.
2 How would you ensure consistency in program delivery across chapters with varying resources?
3 Walk us through your approach to training volunteer fundraisers to solicit major gifts.
4 How do you prioritize competing demands between fundraising targets and programmatic needs?
5 What metrics would you use to measure success in the Southeast region?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on fundraising without acknowledging programmatic impact—this role requires balancing both.
  • Avoid generic statements about leadership; provide specific examples of managing multi-site or remote teams.
  • Don't overlook the importance of community engagement; emphasize your ability to work with volunteers and local partners.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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