World Food Program USA’s Barron Segar Named to The NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 for Fourth Year in a Row
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 1, 2024) – World Food Program USA President and CEO Barron Segar has been recognized on The NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 list for the fourth consecutive year. Now in its 27th year, this annual list highlights 50 of the most impressive initiators, innovators and leaders in the nonprofit sector. With his inclusion in this year’s list, Barron joins an impressive list of esteemed peers, including top executives from Habitat for Humanity International, Ford Foundation, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and American Cancer Society.
“Barron continues to raise the bar for executive nonprofit leadership, challenging the private sector and philanthropic community to meet the moment and bringing innovative solutions to one of the most profound social challenges of our time,” said Tony Fratto, Chairman of World Food Program USA’s Board of Directors. “He leads with integrity, optimism and excellence every day. I’m thrilled to see him recognized by the greater nonprofit community for the fourth year in a row.”
During a time of record-high hunger, driven by multiple war zones and severe climate disasters, Segar has pushed his team to deepen the donor relationship at every level. From new donors engaging in advocacy and app-based giving, to innovative private sector collaborations, to impact driven reporting to policymakers and donors alike, he is guiding World Food Program USA with a clear strategic vision and achieving significant growth in revenue.
Under Segar’s leadership, World Food Program USA has consistently been awarded four stars from Charity Navigator and maintained an efficiency ratio of over 90%. His vision for the organization also includes creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment, prioritizing the well-being of his staff and the central nature of the World Food Program USA’s mission.
Segar has over 20 years of experience as a leading voice on global food security, growing philanthropic organizations and cause marketing platforms. Prior to joining World Food Program USA, he served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer at UNICEF USA. He also served as a founding Board Member of the Elton John AIDS Foundation for over 30 years. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for Open Hand Atlanta and Board of Directors for the Non-Profit Alliance.
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About World Food Program USA
World Food Program USA, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, DC, is a catalyst for fundraising, advocacy and engagement across the United States in support of the U.N. World Food Programme’s mission to end global hunger. To learn more about World Food Program USA’s mission, please visit wfpusa.org/mission-history.
About the United Nations World Food Programme
The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and the world’s leading humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
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