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Associate Executive Director

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Middletown, CT, USA
Full-time

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - the world's leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis, and one of the most innovative organization of its kind - is seeking a talented  Associate Executive Director to work in their Connecticut Chapter, located in Middletown, CT.

A nonprofit, donor supported organization, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is the world's leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. Established in 1955 as the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation (NCFRF) by parents and families of CF patients, the Foundation now consists of 700+ employees, a nationwide network of 120 care centers and best-in class research centers, as well as 54 local chapters (over 70 offices) that strive to fund lifesaving research and provide access to quality, specialized care and effective treatments for people with CF. 

Skills/Experience: 
  • The Associate Executive Director will partner with the Executive Director in taking an entrepreneurial approach to setting strategies and organizing operations to maximize the fundraising potential of this $1.2 million chapter. You must have the ability to establish a presence in the community and bring staff, volunteers and community leaders together to achieve a common goal.
  • The ideal candidate will have: at least 5 years of non-profit experience directing staff and partnering with volunteer boards, corporate contacts in Connecticut and the ability to parlay “the search for a cure” into effective relationship building and fundraising projects.
  • Experience providing strategic direction and practical oversight to a full range of special event fundraising including events that focus on the team fundraising model as well as success with Major Gift fundraising and Planned Giving programs is essential. A sales acumen will round out the ideal candidate. 

Organization Info

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Overview
Headquarters: 
Bethesda, MD, United States
Founded: 
1957
About Us
Mission: 

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has 70 chapters and branch offices across the country that work diligently to raise funds to help support the search for a cure. In addition, the Foundation provides funding for and accredits more than 120 CF care centers and 53 affiliate programs nationwide, including more than 100 programs for treating adults with CF. The high quality of specialized care available throughout the care center network has led to the improved length and quality of life for people with CF. Located at teaching and community hospitals across the country, these care centers offer the best care, treatments and support for those with CF.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 16 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 16 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
industry: 
Nonprofit