Nancy Renkes

Nancy Renkes is an accomplished nonprofit executive with extensive experience in organizational leadership and development. Currently serving as Nonprofit Navigator at DMW Design since July 2024, Renkes previously held the role of President & CEO at River Bend Food Bank from October 2022 to June 2024, and Executive Director at Feed My People Food Bank from June 2020 to October 2022. Renkes has also contributed to River Bend Foodbank as VP & Chief Partnerships Officer from April 2015 to June 2020, overseeing external relationships, donor engagement, and marketing initiatives. Earlier experiences include co-owning The Grape Life Emporium and management roles in various nonprofit organizations, including The Women's Connection and Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, where Renkes excelled in fundraising and event planning. Additionally, Renkes has a background in advertising, having managed substantial revenue budgets for Quad City Times.