Development Manager (Fundraising)

Development ManagerThe Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CF Foundation) and its employees embrace their commitment to its core values. These core values are the pillars on which the CF Foundation stand and will continue to sustain us as we move forward.Core Values:Keep sight of what really matters: Our decisions are based on what is best for people with cystic fibrosis and their families.Aspire for excellence in all we do: We take pride in our work. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement.Stronger together: We collaborate and work together so that we can learn more and achieve more.Innovate with courage: We embrace challenges. We reach beyond boundaries in pursuit of our vision.Care about our people: We deeply care about each other and all who support our shared mission. We listen with respect. We support one another.We are a nonprofit, donor-supported organization that has raised and invested billions of dollars to help develop cystic fibrosis therapies that have changed the lives of people with this disease. Nearly every CF medicine available today was made possible because of Foundation support.Position Summary:The Development Manager is responsible for planning, supporting and executing fundraising initiatives and programs within a chapter. The role manages and/or coordinates and supports fundraising events and programs, manages donor relationships, and develops fundraising revenue generating strategies to enhance the chapter's fundraising efforts with oversight from the Field management teams.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Develop, identify, pursue, and implement fundraising initiatives through events or campaigns, to meet annual revenue goals for the chapter and area. Support fellow team members, the chapter Annual Volunteer Recognition events, and other key chapter functions.Cultivate, engage, and steward relationships with corporate sponsors, committee members, event honorees, fundraising participants, campaign ambassadors and donors. Aid in recruiting volunteers, participants and other supporters.Plan and execute local chapter events, campaigns and programs through coordinating logistics, venue arrangements, contracts/permits, volunteer management and event day execution.Communicate, educate, and raise awareness about CF and the Foundation's mission to people with CF, families, and community members.Collaborate with chapter, area and regional teams, volunteers/donors, and others for fundraising or program support and execution.Support chapter communication plans through vehicles like chapter volunteer database, email marketing platform, Canva, social media, and chapter event websites. Run reports and draft materials as needed.Communicate, educate, and raise awareness about CF and the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Educates patients, families community members with up-to-date information on research progress, access to healthcare, pending legislative issues on both a local and national level, and other services provided.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Four-year degree preferred or equivalent education and experience.Minimum of 1 - 3 years of fundraising/sales experience.Good customer service skills.Strong volunteer management experience.Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written) necessary in order to communicate professionally, diplomatically and effectively with volunteers, donors, community members, and staff.Strong attention to detail.Working Conditions:Work nights and weekends as necessary to attend meetings and events.Must have access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to meetings or events at different locations.Use of computer required.Some heavy lifting may be required.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days or until the position is filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply promptly if interested. The salary range is $78,000.00 to $80,000.00. Specific salary varies based on geographic location and is commensurate with experience.The CF Foundation is committed to offering competitive compensation (base pay and incentive), benefits, and professional development opportunities that maximize our ability to recruit, retain, reward, and motivate a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a holistic well-being program; health savings and flexible spending accounts; employer-provided life and disability insurance; retirement savings benefits; and a variety of work-life benefits to support employees and their family members. In addition, the CF Foundation offers full-time employees 20 days of vacation and 10 days of sick per year, prorated based on hire date, as well as 14 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and a variety of generous leave benefits.The CF Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. We strive to recruit and maintain a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, physical or mental disability, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or testing, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or any characteristic protected by law.The CF Foundation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.