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.

The Executive Director is responsible for leading chapter activities and community engagement efforts throughout Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale/Broward, and Miami-Dade markets . Regular travel throughout the region is expected to support fundraising, events, volunteer engagement, and relationship-building.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS:

Success in this role requires the ability to:

• Develop & Empower Others by coaching employees, fostering accountability, and building a strong team culture.
• Build Collaborative Relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, board members, care centers, and community partners.
• Exercise Sound Judgment & Prioritization remaining calm, evaluating opportunities and challenges, and making thoughtful decisions.
• Think Strategically & Execute Effectively by identifying priorities, adapting to change, and driving measurable results.
• Lead Through Trust & Listening by understanding the team, volunteers, donors, and chapter before making changes and building credibility through follow-through.
• Demonstrate Hands-On Leadership by staying close to the work, supporting fundraising and operations, and working alongside the team.

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 .