Development Director

Company: National Kidney Foundation
Location: Glen Allen
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

National Kidney Foundation***Hybrid in the Richmond, VA market.WHO WE AREFueled by passion and urgency, the 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.WHAT WE BELIEVE INNKF's 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-inclusion WHO YOU ARE You are a dynamic and results-driven Development Director well versed in leading fundraising initiatives for similar sized nonprofit organizations. You are skilled at building and executing comprehensive development strategies and serving as an ambassador for influential organizations. You have a proven success record working with both authority and influence to manage and steward a portfolio of corporate and individual relationships to drive growth and achieve defined revenue goals. WHAT YOU'LL DOYou will operate as a hands-on leader to fundraise, develop, and steward corporate and individual relationships in the National Capital Area & Virginia. You will have the flexibility to work throughout the VA, DC and Southern MD areas. You will identify new opportunities to grow portfolio engagement across all fundraising channels to increase revenue, including corporate partnerships, commercial co-ventures, special events, and individual giving, and will be accountable for preassigned revenue targets.Strategic Leadership & Revenue GenerationDevelop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet or exceed annual revenue targets across multiple channelsLead event planning, including logistics and executionCreate and execute innovative approaches to expand corporate partnerships, individual giving programs, and special eventsDesign and implement moves management strategies for major donors and corporate partnersLead data-driven decision making through regular analysis of fundraising metrics and donor trendsRelationship Management & Team LeadershipBuild and maintain a portfolio of high-value corporate partners and individual donorsCultivate relationships with C-suite executives, and community leadersPartner with volunteer leadership to leverage their networks and expertiseProvide mentorship and strategic direction to development team members within and outside of Region, as neededCollaborate cross-functionally with program, marketing, and operations teamsFinancial Management & Reporting Manage annual development budget and ensure efficient resource allocationProvide regular forecasting and variance analysisDevelop KPIs and track progress toward goalsEnsure compliance with fundraising regulations and NKF policiesWHAT YOU'LL POSSESSProven success in fundraising and/or sales and relationship management. You will also have demonstrated experience as a subject matter expert and leader.7+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising or sales experience, with demonstrated success in corporate partnerships, special events and individual giftsDemonstrated leadership of logistics and execution of all major fundraising eventsProven track record of closing five and six-figure gifts/partnershipsExperience managing and growing a multi-million-dollar development portfolioStrong financial acumen and budget management experienceExcellence in relationship building across diverse stakeholder groupsStrategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spiritResults-oriented with strong accountabilityExceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligenceAbility to navigate complex organizational dynamicsPassionate advocate for health equity and patient careHigh degree of professionalism and integritySuperior organizational, written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with donor databases and Microsoft Office Suite OUR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCFRE certification or relevant advanced degreeHealthcare or medical research fundraising experienceExperience with planned giving programsKnowledge of the local area philanthropic landscapeDemonstrated success in managing and mentoring development staffEQUAL 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.***Hybrid in the Richmond, VA market.Compensation details: 90000-100000 Yearly SalaryPIa678aaf84f4f-25660-36483490

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