Foundation Fighting Blindness

Community Manager

• Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to surpass the previous year’s financial achievements
• Strengthen ties with corporate sponsors, volunteer committee members, event attendees, and honorees to secure sponsorships and sustained support
• Lead, engage in and contribute to event committee meetings, ensuring successful coordination implementation of events
• Proactively seek and connect with potential contributors for various organizational initiatives and campaigns
• Partner with internal VisionWalk and Special Event teams to plan and execute significant events that meet or surpass fundraising goals and exemplify best practices
• Establish and nurture a network of community relationships, representing the Foundation and uncovering new support opportunities
• Cultivate and expand volunteer chapters focused on fundraising, partnerships, and community education
• Collaboratively craft a strategic plan with the Regional Director, outlining key milestones and success metrics
• Recruit, guide, and activate a dedicated team of volunteer leaders for chapter activities and special events; Maintain dynamic membership and offering continuous volunteer opportunities
• Host engaging chapter events both in-person and virtually to disseminate valuable information and foster community ties
• Engage and steward volunteers and donors, prioritizing retention, recognition, and growth through effective moves management strategies
• Build strong internal connections: Support peer initiatives and enhance donor involvement to achieve fundraising goals
• Proactively utilize the donor database for recording donor details, pinpointing engagement prospects, assessing philanthropic potential, and generating various reports
• Recognize the distinct characteristics of the chapter community and offer tailored advice to leverage strengths and navigate obstacles, ensuring optimal outcomes
• Manage the storage and distribution of community materials and collateral
• Gain a solid understanding of relevant scientific concepts to effectively disseminate knowledge, share insights, and highlight the organization’s impact

Community Fundraising Manager

• Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and motivation that drives chapter engagement and giving while creating a meaningful and rewarding employee experience.
• Set, monitor, and exceed ambitious fundraising goals.
• Align all regional, event, and science program strategies with organizational priorities and financial objectives.
• Actively engage in the field: visit chapters, participate in volunteer and board activities, and model best practices for relationship building, outreach, and fundraising.
• Ensure every chapter and event team has clear, measurable fundraising goals and actionable plans.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Regional Directors and Event Directors, into expert fundraisers through formal and informal training and performance assessments.
• Work closely with internal teams to craft powerful stories that turn complex research into relatable, inspiring narratives—equipping our field team with compelling messages that engage donors, volunteers, and communities in advancing the Foundation’s mission.
• Optimize fundraising strategies using data insights; implement best practices across all regions.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and rigorous revenue reporting with attention to organizational alignment.
• Build strong in-market relationships with volunteers, boards, donors, and community partners to strengthen chapter capacity.
• Lead the strategic expansion of our national geographic footprint through new chapter development, volunteer leadership recruitment, and scaling existing core community-based fundraising initiatives.

VP of Community Development

Manager

• Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to surpass the previous year’s financial achievements
• Strengthen ties with corporate sponsors, volunteer committee members, event attendees, and honorees to secure sponsorships and sustained support
• Lead, engage in and contribute to event committee meetings, ensuring successful coordination implementation of events
• Proactively seek and connect with potential contributors for various organizational initiatives and campaigns
• Partner with internal VisionWalk and Special Event teams to plan and execute significant events that meet or surpass fundraising goals and exemplify best practices
• Establish and nurture a network of community relationships, representing the Foundation and uncovering new support opportunities
• Cultivate and expand volunteer chapters focused on fundraising, partnerships, and community education.
• Collaboratively craft a strategic plan with the Regional Director, outlining key milestones and success metrics
• Recruit, guide, and activate a dedicated team of volunteer leaders for chapter activities and special events; Maintain dynamic membership and offering continuous volunteer opportunities
• Host engaging chapter events both in-person and virtually to disseminate valuable information and foster community ties
• Engage and steward volunteers and donors, prioritizing retention, recognition, and growth through effective moves management strategies
• Support peer initiatives and enhance donor involvement to achieve fundraising goals.
• Proactively utilize the donor database for recording donor details, pinpointing engagement prospects, assessing philanthropic potential, and generating various reports
• Recognize the distinct characteristics of the chapter community and offer tailored advice to leverage strengths and navigate obstacles, ensuring optimal outcomes
• Manage the storage and distribution of community materials and collateral
• Gain a solid understanding of relevant scientific concepts to effectively disseminate knowledge, share insights, and highlight the organization’s impact

Development Fundraising Manager

Communications

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive scientific content strategy to support fundraising and education initiatives.
• Write and publish approximately 40 science-focused articles annually highlighting research updates, clinical trials, and the Foundation’s impact.
• Translate complex research findings, press releases, and technical announcements into clear, accessible summaries for staff and fundraising teams.
• Curate and maintain white papers and technical resources on the Foundation’s website to position the organization as a thought leader.
• Review all science-related marketing materials for accuracy and clarity.
• Develop internal education materials to equip fundraising teams with confidence in discussing science.
• Ensure all content adheres to plain language principles for universal accessibility.
• Integrate “Why the Foundation” and “Why Give Now” messaging across all scientific content.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on science-driven fundraising campaigns.

Community Fundraising Manager

VP of Community Development

Development Fundraising Manager

Science Communications Director