Position Overview: The Chapter Engagement Manager will be responsible for providing support and leadership to an assigned group of chapters in the NY Metro/Northeast region. This role is responsible for developing and supporting a chapter environment that engages leadership and encourages, promotes, and achieves successful engagement, fundraising, and community relations.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and implement collaborative plans that will grow the chapter community for 3-5 grassroots chapters with focus on the following three core priorities: increasing engagement, identifying revenue opportunities, and connecting individuals to local resources.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and project plans that support the Foundation’s annual goals and 5-year strategic plan
• Develop a portfolio of significant relationships and partnerships in the communities, (i.e.: low vision specialists, local businesses, city officials) representing the Foundation as an on-the-ground ambassador
• Collaborate with peers across the organization to maximize the donor experience, achieve market fundraising goals, support events, increase chapter engagement, and to coordinate resources.
• Partner with volunteer chapter leadership for on-going opportunities and activities for volunteer engagement in the region.
• Facilitate chapter activities (i.e., science and resources presentation) and coordinate in-person and virtual volunteer leadership meetings.
• Provide proactive partnerships with volunteer leadership and chapter members, encouraging volunteer-run gatherings or other chapter community opportunities that will help find new individuals and organizations that will grow the chapter base in the region and increase revenue.
• Actively utilize the database containing donor records and historical gift and family information to add new members, capture new donor/member information regarding interests, relationships, life events, and capacity for philanthropic giving; and to reengage lapsed donors.
• Learn the science to present proposals to donors, and following research updates

Required Qualifications

• Must have 3 years successful track record in volunteer or special event management which includes identification, solicitation and stewardship of volunteers and donors. Non-profit experience desired.
• Proven ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and of varying abilities; strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to successfully communicate chapter program and broader Foundation information.
• Detail oriented with a proven track record of successful proactive management of deadlines and timelines
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, motivate, and lead individuals through processes
• Proven ability to resolve conflict collaboratively through effective communication skills, such as active listening and assertive speaking
• Understanding of fundraising ethics and respect for confidentiality of volunteer and donor information
• Enthusiastic, proactive with strong follow-up skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and databases such as Salesforce, Raisers Edge or similar; contact, activity tracking and other reports.
• Ability to work flexible work week; willingness and ability to travel for meetings or conferences
• A valid driver’s license with driving record acceptable by insurance carrier
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID; requires documentation of vaccinations

Position Specifics:

• Home-based, must reside in defined region-NY or Boston metro preferred; Relocation is not provided
• Full-time, some evening and weekends required
• Reporting to Chapter Engagement Director
• 20% travel

To Apply: Please send a resume with cover letter that includes examples of successful event and/or volunteer management to HR@fightblindness.org.

We are one team collectively committed to driving research until the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases is eradicated. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, as well as an incredibly dynamic team to work with! The Foundation Fighting Blindness is an equal opportunity employer.