Head of Development (Remote)

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life‑changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.

As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it

The Development Director (DD) 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 Director role focuses on relationship building with key 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. They will lead our Orange County Gala and play an instrumental role with corporate development and mid-level giving for the chapter. The So CA & HI territory has 18 staff, 3 Chapter Boards and 13 events collectively driving over $10.1 million in total net revenue and $4.91M in total event net revenue.

We have a hybrid work schedule, in office, working remotely, and in the field.

Implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year-over-year growth in the chapter. Responsible for achieving both personal and event level revenue goals and support the achievement of 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.

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

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.

Provide leadership, performance management and professional staff development to direct reports.

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 volunteer leaders, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers.

Proven ability to develop and 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.

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

Target Salary - $105k - $112k

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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