Development Director
Company: National Kidney Foundation
Location: Natick
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has a long and
distinguished history of providing groundbreaking programs and
services that have advanced care and improved the lives of millions
of people with kidney disease.NKFs Mission is what we do, our
Values are how we do it. Accountability- Earn and Keep Trust
Collaboration-Work as a team Communication- Empower with
information Community-Build stronger community Compassion- Lead
with care and respect Impact-Focus on the missionYour Voice
Matters:
https://www.kidney.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusionCOMPANY
OVERVIEWFueled by passion and urgency, National Kidney Foundation
is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As
pioneers of scientific research and innovation, NKF focuses on the
whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our
work, we enhance lives through action, education, and accelerating
change.GENERAL SUMMARYThe Development Director is accountable for
planning and implementing fundraising strategies and tactics to
achieve income necessary to attain market and regional goals.
Primary duties will include directing fundraising and logistics for
NKF Signature Events to include Golf, Gala, and Kidney Walk as well
as future events in this market.The Director will be responsible
for managing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for a
portfolio of both existing and new corporate supporters, individual
donors, and community partners. This individual will be responsible
for growing engagement and revenue across each fundraising channel,
while leading the development team to their budgetary goal. The
ideal candidate must have proven success in fundraising and/or
sales and relationship management.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESFundraisingLeading the development team, driving a
donor centric culture, building relationships and implementing best
practices to accomplish market and region financial goals.Develop
and execute the regions operational plan that includes budget,
financial analysis, team development, corporate development,
volunteer development and logistics.Execute fundraising strategies
to raise budgeted goal from corporations, individuals, and
foundations.Partner with Executive Director and Regional Vice
President growing relationships for major gifts and board /
volunteer recruitment.Accountable to develop and steward a
portfolio of donors to secure sponsorship, individual and corporate
donations, event sponsors / teams, grants, and other
partnerships.Proficiency with Salesforce or equivalent customer
database software (e.g., data input, record updating, gift
processing, report production).Identifies, qualifies, cultivates,
solicits, and stewards sponsors, supporters and event participants
ensuring a high-touch stewardship plan for donors and
partners.Manages grant solicitation from corporations and
foundations in partnership with the Executive Director.Manages and
executes NKF Signature Events to include Golf, Gala and Kidney Walk
as well as future events in this market.Assists with sponsor
solicitation for program activities.Maintains relationships with
medical and corporate donors and partners.Identifies committee
members, leads the effort to build stronger committees and
identifies and builds volunteer and donor support
networks.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesRecruits, interviews, hires,
and trains new staff in the department.Provides constructive and
timely performance evaluations.Handles corrective action of
employees in accordance with policy.AdditionalIdentifies new
sources of revenue and cause related marketing
opportunities.Implements marketing and communication plans to
enhance visibility and increase community awareness and
participation.Participates in board and staff meetings as
needed.Performs additional duties as required.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree from an accredited college or
university.Minimum five years related experience in fundraising,
event management, and volunteer management; preferably with a
non-profit health agency.Experienced in sponsorship solicitation,
major and annual giving.Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.Ability to lead and work independently and as a member of a
team.Exceptional level of customer service and interpersonal
skills.Fluent in Word applications and donor management
systems.Excellent organizational and time management
skills.Computer and database proficiency required.WORKING
CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL INFORMATIONMust have
unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness and possess a high
degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism. Verbal and written
communication skills will be used daily. Maintains effectiveness
under pressure. Uses a multiple line telephone, personal computer,
fax machine, photocopier, and other standard office equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Must have a valid drivers license and
own insured vehicle or daily access to a vehicle. Flexible for
overnight business travel. Flexible to work evenings and weekends
as needed.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAt the National Kidney
Foundation diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to
both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to
kidney health and kidney disease prevention. It is the policy of
NKF to provide equality of employment opportunity regardless of
race, creed, color, qualified handicap or disability, national
origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender,
political affiliation or veteran status, or any other factor or
reason prohibited by relevant local, state, and federal fair
employment laws.The Equal Employment Opportunity policy will apply
to all employment practices of NKF including, but not limited to:
recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits,
layoffs, transfers, and discipline. Implementation of the Equal
Employment Opportunity policy is the shared responsibility of the
management of NKF.by Jobble
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