Executive Director

Executive Director

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to join our dynamic team. As the leading organization dedicated to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis, we are committed to improving the lives of people with CF and their families. The Executive Director leads the chapter team to advance the Foundation's strategic plan. They implement strategic fundraising framework to achieve financial goals and growth. Joining the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and shape the culture of a leading nonprofit organization. If you have a desire to do impactful work, while supporting a mission and making a difference, we invite you to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the chapter, ensuring the fundraising, financial and programmatic goals are met.
• Responsible for revenue goals and operational budgets. Manage forecasting, and performance measurement and monitoring efforts.
• Lead individual giving efforts for the chapter in partnership with the area individual giving officer. Expectation to identify, solicit, and close major gifts.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward key donors and volunteers.
• Implement short and long-term goals to deliver fundraising and expand the chapter's reach within the community.
• Network with CF families, volunteers, donors, community members, and care centers.
• Recruit and steward corporate sponsors, volunteers, community members, and donors.
• Educate volunteers, donors, people with CF, families, and community members about CF programs and initiatives.
• Responsible for compliance with all organizational policies and relevant regulations, proactively managing risks to safeguard the chapter's reputation, and assets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Four-year college degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Minimum of 10 or more years of fundraising/sales experience.
• Minimum of four years of staff leadership experience.
• Strong customer service and volunteer management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to the Area Director. Leads and manages chapter staff.

Working Conditions:

• Work nights and weekends, as necessary.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to meetings or events.
• Sitting, bending, reaching, and walking.
• 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 $138,700.00 to $173,500.00. Specific salary varies based on geographic location and is commensurate with experience.

Total Rewards: The CF Foundation is committed to offering competitive compensation (base pay and incentive), benefits, time off and professional development opportunities that maximize our ability to recruit, retain, reward, and motivate a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Visit our Why Work at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for detailed total rewards information.

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. 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.

Reasonable Accommodations: 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.