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Executive Director

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San Diego, CA, 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  Executive Director to work in their San Diego Chapter, located in San Diego, CA.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The Executive Director will take an entrepreneurial approach to setting strategies and organizing operations to maximize the fundraising potential of this $1 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.

Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 5 years of non-profit experience directing staff and partnering with volunteer boards, corporate contacts in Metro DC 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: 
Jul 27 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 27 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
industry: 
Nonprofit