Breakthrough T1D Indiana and Kentucky Chapter

Chapter Director

Breakthrough T1D Indiana and Kentucky Chapter

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Execute strategic revenue plans to drive profitable, diversified, and sustainable year-over-year growth in the chapter.
  • Assume responsibility for achieving both personal and chapter level revenue goals; and support the achievement of territory revenue goals.
  • Drives new levels of performance in Peer 2 Peer, Signature Events, individual giving, and constituent relationship management within the chapter.
  • In collaboration with national and chapter partners, collaborate on annual strategy for corporate engagement, major giving, and stewardship at the chapter level.
  • Identify and develop new business with existing donors and new prospects.
  • Engage and leverage the Community Board in assigned chapter area and ensure the on-going development of a strong and impactful board.
  • Guide the board nominating process and provide direct support and leadership in attracting and retaining high-impact board members and ensure it represents the community served.
  • Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels and promote good working relationships between staff and volunteer leadership.
  • Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources of funding and/or influence.
  • Provide leadership for the cultivation of productive relationships with constituents, media, and health care partners to advance brand awareness and mission priorities.
  • Promote mission engagement opportunities throughout the community in the areas of research, advocacy, and clinical trials.
  • Support active and growing Community Engagement programs to acquire and activate new families.
  • Collaborate with territory staff on the engagement of mission-focused volunteer leadership – including Advocacy Team Chairs, Clinical Trial Education Volunteers, and Mission Information Volunteers – to advance the priorities of the organization.
  • Provide leadership, performance management and professional staff development and build a strong, cohesive, and collaborative team.
  • Accountable for the development, management, and attainment of annual budgets, the maintenance of fiscal records, and the timely and accurate submission of Breakthrough T1D financial and forecast reports.
  • Ensure staff and volunteers adhere to organizational policies and procedures, including annual training and other compliance requirements.
  • Represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities and relationships through a unified message of the Breakthrough T1D mission, and a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example.
  • Serve as an active member of the Territory Executive Team providing overall leadership, mentoring, and operational direction to ensure cost-effective and efficient systems.

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of professional fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization; 3-5 years in a supervisory capacity.
  • College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Record of success in a fundraising leadership role, with revenue responsibilities in excess of $2M; experience working directly or leading staff teams particularly in large scale events (walk, gala, etc.) and major and corporate giving.
  • Strong skills in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and on-going stewardship of donors and supporters
  • Experience in partnering with strong and active volunteer leaders, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers.
  • High degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity.
  • High emotional IQ.
  • Superior active listening, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to inspire, lead, and motivate teams while fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment through all interactions with staff and volunteers.
  • Exhibits effective delegation skills to enhance both organizational and individual productivity.
  • 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 be an enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission.
  • High level of comfort communicating complex information (e.g., Breakthrough T1D research, goals, etc.) to a wide range of audiences so that they can understand and retain the content.
  • History of effective performance management that aligns staff efforts with organizational goals.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and MS Suite, essential for managing donor relationships and streamlining operations.
  • Highly efficient in time management and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Ability to travel locally required.
  • Occasional overnight travel as needed.
Benefits
  • 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
  • generous paid time off
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
leadershipteam motivationactive listeninganalytical thinkingcritical thinkingempathyintegritycreativitydelegationcommunication