Nancy Curby, MBA
About Nancy Curby, MBA
Nancy Curby, MBA, is an experienced executive with a strong background in nonprofit management and corporate partnerships, currently serving as Executive Vice President of Enterprise Effectiveness at Feeding America. She has held various leadership roles within Feeding America and has a solid educational foundation, including an MBA from Northwestern University.
Work at Feeding America
Nancy Curby has held multiple roles at Feeding America, contributing significantly to the organization's development and strategic initiatives. She served as Interim Chief Development Officer from 2016 to 2017 and later as Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships from 2014 to 2019. In 2021, she became Executive Vice President of Enterprise Effectiveness, a position she held until June 2022. During her tenure, she defined strategy guardrails to enhance alignment and clarity within teams and co-led the creation of a three-year resourcing plan to project future investments. Additionally, she led an organization-wide transformation effort in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborating with McKinsey & Company to evolve the operating model and culture.
Education and Expertise
Nancy Curby holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Princeton University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She furthered her education by earning an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, specializing in Marketing and Organizational Behavior. Additionally, she completed Executive Education in Nonprofit Management at the Kellogg School Center for Nonprofit Management. Her educational background supports her expertise in corporate partnerships and organizational effectiveness.
Background
Nancy Curby's professional background includes extensive experience in marketing and corporate partnerships across various organizations. She began her career at Ogilvy as an Account Executive and later worked at The Pillsbury Company and Dean Foods in marketing roles. Before joining Feeding America, she served as Account Director at GreenHouse Communications and Director of Marketing at Enjoy Life Foods. Her diverse experience in both nonprofit and corporate sectors has equipped her with a unique perspective on organizational strategy and effectiveness.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Nancy Curby has achieved notable milestones in organizational strategy and development. At Feeding America, she led a multi-phased plan to enhance strategic clarity and decision-making processes. She also played a crucial role in the interim leadership of marketing and communications teams during an executive transition. Her ability to define and implement strategic initiatives has contributed to Feeding America's mission and operational effectiveness.