The Foundation Fighting Blindness is the largest nongovernmental foundation supporting retinal disease research in the world, funding rigorous scientific discovery and clinical trials to preserve and restore vision. Working with preeminent scientists, the FFB has funded recent breakthroughs in gene therapy, stem cells and bionic retinas, providing an historic opportunity for a promising new era in human clinical trials. Over the past four decades...
Position Overview. The. Controller. is a key member of our Finance team and reports to the Vice President, Finance. This position is responsible for timely and accurate monthly financial closing and related financial reporting, while leading a small team and working collaboratively with staff throughout the organization. Primary Responsibilities include. The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this posi...
About Visionary Circle. This program gives focus to the mid-level giving donor cohort, those who donate between $1,000 to $9,999.00 and ensures a “personal touch” to the donor experience for this cohort—between the basic outreach done for annual giving donors and the individualized proposals done for major donors. In addition to raising funds, the Visionary Circle program helps to increase the retention rate for some of our key champions and enha...
The Gift Processing Specialist is an essential member of the Finance team responsible for the recording and processing of contributions, and ensuring all gifts are promptly and accurately entered, receipted, and acknowledged. This position works closely with members of the Development team and volunteers. Primary Responsibilities. The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant t...
Overview. The VP of Field Operations is accountable for all the fundraising, engagement, and community activities of our Chapter network. This role provides leadership, develops strategies, oversees the implementation of policies and procedures, and coordinates the activities within the field to ensure short-term and long-term objectives are met. Primary Responsibilities. The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associa...
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is committed to providing and advancing accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and equity in all aspects of our work. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of their disability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, religion, socioeconomic background, or any other characteristics that makes us unique, such as diverse cognitive skills and individual talents. We re...
About the position. The. Major Gifts Officer. identifies, cultivates, and solicits donors who have the capacity to make gifts in the $10,000 to $100,000 range. This individual is responsible for moving a portfolio prospect through the complete giving cycle: validation, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, gift negotiation and stewardship, and serves as a key member of a dynamic fundraising team. The Major Gift Officer will develop and implement...
Position Overview. The. Chapter Engagement Manager. will be responsible for providing support and leadership to an assigned group of chapters in the defined Mountain Region. This role is responsible for developing and supporting a chapter environment that engages volunteer leadership and encourages, promotes, and achieves successful engagement, fundraising, and community relations. Primary Responsibilities include. . The following are representat...
About the position. We currently have a. Major Gifts Officer. (West Region) position available. The Major Gift Officer serves as the prospect manager for a portfolio of identified and prospective major gift donors within their applicable region. This individual is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and closure of gifts supporting organizational priorities in the range of $10,000 - $100,000. They help develop and implement solicitation...
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 pla...
