Community partnerships Leverage NEIFB's extensive network of 140+ nonprofit partners and collaborative ventures (e.g., partnerships with Iowa Total Care, River Bend Food Bank, Alliant Energy Foundation) to introduce joint programs, sponsorships, or donor engagement initiatives that expand reach and funding opportunities.

Food program expansion Capitalize on recent initiatives like Plates for a Purpose and planned community collaborations to propose co-branded nutrition education programs, campus and corporate food drives, or mobile pop-up pantries that can drive new supplier relationships and sponsorships.

Strategic fundraising Target NEIFB’s festival of programs (Kids Cafe, Summer Feeding, BackPack, Senior Nutrition) with corporate giving, cause marketing, and grant opportunities looking to fund evidence-based hunger relief and nutrition education in a 16-county service area.

Data-driven engagement Utilize their Salesforce Marketing Cloud footprint and digital assets (Google Tag Manager, Analytics tools) to offer CRM cleanup, data hygiene, donor journey optimization, and targeted campaigns to increase donor retention and average gift sizes.

Sustainable sourcing Propose partnerships around local farming, processing, and green initiatives highlighted by recent collaborations with farmers and processors; present opportunities for sustainable sourcing programs, grants, and impact reporting to strengthen ESG alignment for corporate sponsors.