Andrew Wolf

Chief Philanthropy & Strategy Officer

As the Chief Philanthropy & Strategy Officer, Andrew is responsible for managing all charitable giving activities while implementing strategic actions to help the Food Bank utilize all resources in the most efficient and effective way. He oversees the end-to-end processes for charitable donations, grants, planned giving bequests, and administers all funds according to donor agreements and contracts. In addition, he monitors all financial activities and impact statistics for the Food Bank, ensuring all resources are used wisely. Andrew tailors funding requests and fundraising activities to program and organizational needs, with a focus on creating sustainable approaches to reduce local hunger through both immediate and preventative solutions for the community. Since 2023, he has helped the Food Bank manage its capital campaign, an $18.6M project for a new facility that will transform charitable food distribution in the local 12-county area. Raised on a dairy farm in Windthorst, TX, he has a unique understanding of the challenges faced by rural communities.

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With a decade of experience in nonprofit involvement, Andrew is deeply committed to philanthropy. He has served on various nonprofit committees and participated in numerous fundraising projects, including the Dancing for the Stars fundraiser for the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, where he was a celebrity dancer at their annual event. His drive for high-impact initiatives has equipped him with a diverse skill set, including experience in private equity, wealth management, human resources, and grant administration.

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Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Midwestern State University, where he graduated with Magna Cum Laude as a member of the Redwine Honors Program. During his studies, he received several accolades, including his appointment as the Governor-Appointed Student Regent on the Midwestern State University Board of Regents, recognition as the Outstanding Man of the Year (multiple times), the Howard Farrell Community Excellence Award, and the title of Chancellor-Appointed Chancellor Ambassador. To further advance his career in philanthropy, Andrew returned to Midwestern State University and obtained a Nonprofit Management Certificate.

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