Development Manager

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has a long and distinguished history of providing groundbreaking programs and services that have advanced care and improved the lives of millions of people with kidney disease.

NKF’s Mission is what we do, our Values are how we do it.

· Accountability- Earn and Keep Trust

· Collaboration-Work as a team

· Communication- Empower with information

· Community-Build stronger community

· Compassion- Lead with care and respect

· Impact-Focus on the mission

Your Voice Matters: https://www.kidney.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

Location: Must reside in the West PA/ West VA area!

GENERAL SUMMARY

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Development Manager will fundraise, develop, and steward corporate and individual relationships in the Western PA & W VA market. He/She will identify new opportunities to grow portfolio engagement across all fundraising channels to increase revenue, including corporate partnerships, commercial co-ventures, special events, and individual giving. A successful candidate will manage and steward a portfolio of corporate and individual relationships, and work as a team player to drive growth to achieve our mission and revenue goals. This position is accountable for significant revenue targets.

The ideal candidate must have proven success in fundraising and/or sales and relationship management. Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary for this position. Must have ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and achieve results in a team environment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise planning, execution, budgeting, and evaluation of assigned events, including but limited to, TBA.
• Manage a fundraising portfolio for local events.
• Creating and executing fundraising strategies, work to grow additional revenue for the NKF.
• Serve as a member of the development team influencing and driving relationships and best practices to accomplish market and region financial goals.
• Accountable to develop and steward a portfolio of relationships to provide funding for our mission (sponsorship, campaigns, event teams, grants, donations, and other partnerships).
• Develop revenue projections and provide financial analysis.
• Oversee stewardship activities; ensure a high-touch response to partners and donors.
• Work with high level volunteers to provide local leadership, resources, and partnerships.
• Drive donor centric partnerships to support financial goals of market events, programs and prioritized initiatives.
• Deliver high customer service to all constituents.
• Ensure compliance with NKF policies, including employment, risk management, event and cash handling, and financial controls.
• Demonstrate integrity, collaboration and stewardship.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-4 years of non-profit, fundraising and/or sales experience preferred.
• Established success in fundraising and non-profit leadership.
• Proven record of success in account management and developing corporate partnerships that result in exceeding revenue targets.
• Knowledge of product marketing/sales concepts.
• Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in computer-based information systems.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL INFORMATION

Must have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness while possessing a high degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism. Verbal and written communication skills will be used daily. Maintain effectiveness under pressure. Competency in use of a multiple-line telephone, personal computer, fax machine, photocopier, and other standard office equipment. Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed. Available for overnight business travel. Must have a valid driver’s license.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At the National Kidney Foundation diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to kidney health and kidney disease prevention. It is the policy of NKF to provide equality of employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, qualified handicap or disability, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender, political affiliation or veteran status, or any other factor or reason prohibited by relevant local, state, and federal fair employment laws.

The Equal Employment Opportunity policy will apply to all employment practices of NKF including, but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, layoffs, transfers, and discipline. Implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity policy is the shared responsibility of the management of NKF.