Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
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Executive Director
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This range is provided by Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$115,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr About the Foundation
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for the children and adults affected by these diseases. Our work accelerates the research process through varied initiatives; we also provide educational and support resources for patients, families, medical professionals, and the public. We lead federal and state-based advocacy campaigns to support medical research funding and improve patient access to care. The Foundation’s core values of compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion inspire and drive every member of our highly performing team. Position Summary
The Executive Director is a front-line fundraising professional, primarily responsible for all individual and foundation gifts, as well as responsible for the professional leadership and staff management of the chapter. Professional leadership includes partnering with leadership volunteers to harness their passion and skills to advance the Foundation's mission. The ED is responsible for individual and foundation gifts as well as event fundraising and other revenue, and will cultivate partnerships and alliances to promote growth and awareness in the community. The Executive Director travels throughout the market area to meet with constituents and serves as a key leader for the Foundation with volunteers and supporters. The Executive Director reports to the Regional Executive Director and will work closely with regional staff and leadership to ensure alignment of strategies and to support collective fundraising goals across the entire region. This role is hybrid: 2 days/week in the Chapter office in Houston, TX and 3 days/week remote. Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Board/Volunteer Engagement Build and execute a compelling vision for the chapter and collaborate with volunteer leaders and staff to achieve it, that ultimately drives revenue growth for the Foundation. Identify, recruit and engage volunteers who have potential to make an impact. Build strong partnerships with volunteers and supporters and foster a culture of accountability. Advise and support chapter volunteer committees to drive success in campaigns and grow support for our mission. Serve as a key leader in your market area, building relationships, raising awareness, and sharing mission impact with constituents. Fundraising Identify local major gift prospects and collaborate with the national major gifts team in securing individual and foundation major gifts. Collaborate with major revenue partners to maximize impact on special events and other fundraising campaigns. Collaborate with regional leadership to drive growth and maximize efficiencies across the Southwest Region. Manage staff and execute fundraising techniques to meet revenue targets through events, gifts, and other activities, in collaboration with regional and national partners. Identify and secure campaign leadership and corporate sponsorships in cooperation with local and regional staff and volunteers. Implement cultivation, solicitation, follow-up, and recognition processes for individual, corporate and foundation participation and donations. Maintain accurate records for fundraising events, programs, and activities. Communications Coordinate local, regional and national marketing and promotion for fundraising events and programs. Partner with media outlets to maximize awareness of the Foundation brand. Participate in enterprise-wide activities such as healthcare professional outreach visits, donor events, major education events, Take Steps Walks, and other chapter activities. Team Leadership Supervise chapter staff and build a culture of collaboration, respect and teamwork in the region and across the Foundation. Provide leadership to chapter staff and facilitate communication across functional areas. Maintain communication and engagement with regional and national leaders. Serve as a coach and mentor to chapter and regional staff. Administration Direct administration of chapter financials, budget and operational plans. Drive financial margins to meet overall chapter performance guidelines. Other duties as required. Qualifications
BA/BS Degree preferred. 5 – 7 years of experience in not-for-profit fundraising and/or Executive leadership. Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising including major gifts, foundation gifts, events, corporate giving, donor cultivation, and stewardship. Experience identifying, recruiting, and partnering with volunteers to achieve results. Strategic thinking, committee leadership, account management and volunteer development skills. Experience with influence management and persuasive authority over employees. Experience in varied forms of communications including mass media and community relations related to healthcare services. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Seniority level
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Full-time Job function
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Join to apply for the
Executive Director
role at
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation . Pay
This range is provided by Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$115,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr About the Foundation
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for the children and adults affected by these diseases. Our work accelerates the research process through varied initiatives; we also provide educational and support resources for patients, families, medical professionals, and the public. We lead federal and state-based advocacy campaigns to support medical research funding and improve patient access to care. The Foundation’s core values of compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion inspire and drive every member of our highly performing team. Position Summary
The Executive Director is a front-line fundraising professional, primarily responsible for all individual and foundation gifts, as well as responsible for the professional leadership and staff management of the chapter. Professional leadership includes partnering with leadership volunteers to harness their passion and skills to advance the Foundation's mission. The ED is responsible for individual and foundation gifts as well as event fundraising and other revenue, and will cultivate partnerships and alliances to promote growth and awareness in the community. The Executive Director travels throughout the market area to meet with constituents and serves as a key leader for the Foundation with volunteers and supporters. The Executive Director reports to the Regional Executive Director and will work closely with regional staff and leadership to ensure alignment of strategies and to support collective fundraising goals across the entire region. This role is hybrid: 2 days/week in the Chapter office in Houston, TX and 3 days/week remote. Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Board/Volunteer Engagement Build and execute a compelling vision for the chapter and collaborate with volunteer leaders and staff to achieve it, that ultimately drives revenue growth for the Foundation. Identify, recruit and engage volunteers who have potential to make an impact. Build strong partnerships with volunteers and supporters and foster a culture of accountability. Advise and support chapter volunteer committees to drive success in campaigns and grow support for our mission. Serve as a key leader in your market area, building relationships, raising awareness, and sharing mission impact with constituents. Fundraising Identify local major gift prospects and collaborate with the national major gifts team in securing individual and foundation major gifts. Collaborate with major revenue partners to maximize impact on special events and other fundraising campaigns. Collaborate with regional leadership to drive growth and maximize efficiencies across the Southwest Region. Manage staff and execute fundraising techniques to meet revenue targets through events, gifts, and other activities, in collaboration with regional and national partners. Identify and secure campaign leadership and corporate sponsorships in cooperation with local and regional staff and volunteers. Implement cultivation, solicitation, follow-up, and recognition processes for individual, corporate and foundation participation and donations. Maintain accurate records for fundraising events, programs, and activities. Communications Coordinate local, regional and national marketing and promotion for fundraising events and programs. Partner with media outlets to maximize awareness of the Foundation brand. Participate in enterprise-wide activities such as healthcare professional outreach visits, donor events, major education events, Take Steps Walks, and other chapter activities. Team Leadership Supervise chapter staff and build a culture of collaboration, respect and teamwork in the region and across the Foundation. Provide leadership to chapter staff and facilitate communication across functional areas. Maintain communication and engagement with regional and national leaders. Serve as a coach and mentor to chapter and regional staff. Administration Direct administration of chapter financials, budget and operational plans. Drive financial margins to meet overall chapter performance guidelines. Other duties as required. Qualifications
BA/BS Degree preferred. 5 – 7 years of experience in not-for-profit fundraising and/or Executive leadership. Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising including major gifts, foundation gifts, events, corporate giving, donor cultivation, and stewardship. Experience identifying, recruiting, and partnering with volunteers to achieve results. Strategic thinking, committee leadership, account management and volunteer development skills. Experience with influence management and persuasive authority over employees. Experience in varied forms of communications including mass media and community relations related to healthcare services. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Sales Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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