Head of Development (Remote)

As the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with type 1 diabetes better while driving toward cures. We do this by investing in the most promising research, advocating for progress by working with governments to address issues that impact the T1D community, and helping to educate and empower individuals facing this condition.

The Development Manager (DM) at Breakthrough T1D is integral in the day-to-day execution of integrated fundraising efforts to support our organizational strategy and mission. Their relationships with constituents and donors on behalf of Breakthrough T1D will ensure the expansion of our reach to support maximum chapter and event growth to further our mission.

The Development Manager role focuses on relationship building with donors and fundraising volunteers within their assigned event portfolio, driving impact and strengthening both donor and volunteer pipeline resulting in increased revenue and results.

This individual is a high-impact, high-energy team player who can effectively bring the mission to life within the community through collaboration, cultivation, inspiration, and engagement. The Ohio territory has 10 staff, 3 Chapter Boards and 6 events collectively driving nearly $5 million in total net revenue.

We have a hybrid work schedule, in office two days a week and working remotely and in the field three days a week.

Develop and implement meaningful audience development strategies that inspire giving night-of, including maximizing table spend and activation

Provide 1:1 coaching of fundraising best practices with event participants; Implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year-over-year growth in the chapter. Responsible for achieving personal event revenue goals and support the achievement of overall event, and ultimately chapter revenue and engagement goals.

Deploy tactics and strategies within event portfolio that drive foundation and pipeline building activities in support of long-term success of organization.

Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources of funding and/or influence.

Promote mission engagement opportunities throughout the community in the areas of research, advocacy, and community engagement and clinical trials.

Represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities and relationships through a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example.

Maintain departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures.

Develops expertise in fundraising management platforms, as appropriate.

Participate in monthly strategy meetings with fundraising events program partners to monitor KPI progress, identify risks and opportunities, and take actions as appropriate to ensure success of event(s).

Partner annually with national program partner(s) to establish budget and pipeline strategies specific to event portfolio and role.

Experience partnering with strong and active volunteers, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers.

Proven ability to successfully maintain an extensive network of strategic relationships (donors, volunteers, community partners, etc.) in the local area. Existing knowledge and network of relationships in the territory preferred.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM databases.

Ability to travel locally required. Evening and weekend work as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Breakthrough T1D offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, voluntary benefits, flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts, an employee assistance program (EAP), life and disability insurance, performance-based bonuses, and generous paid time off. Benefits may vary by job level and full time or part time status.

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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