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Development Director

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Saint Louis, MO, 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 and successful organizations of its kind – is seeking a Development Director in Clayton, MO. The Development Director must have strong fundraising experience, including special events, sponsorship solicitation, ability to create new community connections; and the ability to develop and nurture relationships with key volunteers, major donors, and corporate sponsors.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Candidate will recruit and cultivate leadership volunteers, sponsors and event participants, build and manage volunteer core, provide strategic direction and oversee all aspects of fundraising plans pertaining to assigned events (Golf, Gala, and Wine). 

Skills/Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of successful fundraising/sales experience. Heavy special event fundraising experience is highly preferred.
  • The position requires strong organizational and networking skills, the ability to work on various events simultaneously and a strong eye for detail.
  • Candidates will be required to develop and manage budgets while growing revenues and managing expenses.
Compensation/Benefits: 

This is a unique opportunity to direct your energy and talents towards achieving a “life enhancing” mission, while benefitting from the resources and support of a highly regarded national non-profit organization.

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: 
Apr 17 2019
Active Until: 
May 17 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
industry: 
Nonprofit