Executive Director

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for the children and adults affected by these diseases. Our work is dramatically accelerating the research process through our varied research initiatives; we also provide extensive educational and support resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public. In addition, we lead federal and state-based advocacy campaigns to support medical research funding and improve patient access to care. The Foundation’s core values of compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion inspire and drive every member of our highly performing team.   Position Summary:   The Executive Director is a front-line fundraising professional, primarily responsible for all individual and foundation gifts, as well as responsible for the professional leadership and staff management of the chapter. Professional leadership includes partnering with leadership volunteers to harness their passion and skills and to help maximize what they have to offer to advance the mission of the Foundation. The ED is responsible for individual and foundation gifts as well as event fundraising and other revenue and will cultivate partnerships and alliances that will promote growth and awareness in the community. The Executive Director travels throughout the market area to meet with constituents and serve as a key leader for the Foundation with volunteers and supporters. The Executive Director reports to the Regional Executive Director, and will work closely with regional staff and leadership to ensure alignment of strategies and to support collective fundraising goals across the entire region. This role is hybrid: 2 days/week in the Chapter office and 3 days/week remote. Essential Functions & Responsibilities:  Board/Volunteer Engagement Build and execute acompelling vision for the chapterand collaborate with volunteer leaders and staff to achieve it, thatultimately drivesrevenue growth for the Foundation.Work with leadership volunteers to identify, recruit and engage volunteers who have potential to make an impact.Build strong and effective partnerships with volunteers and supporters (and help foster a culture ofaccountability).Advise and support chapter volunteer committees to drive success in campaigns and grow support for our mission.Serve as a key leader in your market area building relationships, raising awareness, and sharing mission impact with constituents. Fundraising Responsible foridentifyinglocal major gift prospects and for collaborating with national major gift teamin securing individual and foundation major giftsCollaboration, cultivation, identification, and recruitment ofmajorrevenue partners to maximize impact onspecial eventsand other fundraising campaigns.Collaborate with regional leadership team to drive growth and maximize efficiencies across theSouthwestRegion.Manage staff and execute fundraising techniques to meet revenue targets throughfundraisingevents, individual and foundation gifts, and other chapter activities, in collaboration with regional and national partners, to drive growth.In cooperation with thelocal and regional staff andvolunteersleaders,identifyand secure campaignleadership and corporate sponsorships.Implement the cultivation, solicitation, follow-up, and recognition process for individual, corporate and foundationparticipationand donations.Maintainaccurateand complete records and files for fundraising events, programs, and activities.Communications Coordinatelocal,regionaland nationalmarketing and promotion for fundraising events,programsand activities.Partner with media outlets and cultivate relationships to maximize awareness of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation brand.Participate in enterprise-wide activities such ashealthcare professional outreachvisits, donor events, major education events,P2Pinformation meetings, Take Steps Walk(s)and any otherchapterwide activities.Team Leadership Supervisechapter staff andbuild a culture ofaccountability,collaboration,respectand teamwork in theregionand across the Foundation. Provide leadership to chapter staff byfacilitatingcommunication across functional areas.Maintain communicationandengagementwith regional and national leaders.Will serve as a coach and mentor toall chapter and regionalstaff. Administration Direct administration of chapter financials,budgetand operational plans.Drive financial ratio margins to meet overall chapter performance guidelines.Other duties asrequired.Qualifications:   BA/BS Degree preferred.5 – 7 years of experience in not-for-profit fundraising and/or Executive leadership.Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising experience that includes individual major and foundation gifts, special events, corporate giving, donor cultivation, public relations, and stewardship.Previous experience in the identifying, recruiting, and partnering with volunteers to achieve results.Proven and applicable skills in strategic thinking, committee leadership, account management and volunteer development.Experience with influence management and persuasive authority over employees.Experience in varied forms of communications including – mass media, advertising and community relations, as they relate to the health care service industryAn effective communicator, both written and oral.

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000