Area Director, South

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a leading healthcare nonprofit organization like no other. For decades, we have been taking major steps and pioneering new ways to advance the mission to find a cure for cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care. By joining the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to our core values and working towards a cure for cystic fibrosis. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by CF. Learn more about why work at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Position Summary: The Area Director provides oversight for a designated field area, ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of chapters within the territory. This role is accountable for achieving fundraising and operating goals, managing staff, overseeing a consistent portfolio of events and programs, and fostering collaboration across the area. The Area Director ensures alignment with Foundation priorities while strengthening community engagement and impact. Area Directors must maintain residence within the boundaries of their assigned area of responsibility and within the continental United States. The South area consists of Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

Requirements

10+ years of fundraising non-profit experience required.
7-9 years of management / leadership experience required.
Deep knowledge of nonprofit fundraising practices, with demonstrated success leading diversified revenue strategies across major gifts, events, corporate/foundation giving, and annual campaigns.
Strong ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams; skilled at fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Ability to oversee budgets, set performance metrics, and manage resources to achieve fundraising and organizational goals.
Exceptional skill in cultivating relationships with donors, volunteer leaders, board members, and community partners to advance fundraising success.
Capacity to translate organizational priorities into regional/territorial fundraising plans and align efforts across chapters, staff, and national leadership.
Area Directors must maintain residence within the boundaries of their assigned area of responsibility and within the continental United States.
Work nights and weekends to attend chapter and fundraising events, as necessary.
Reliable transportation required.
Regular travel to meetings and events.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for assigned chapters, ensuring the fundraising, financial and programmatic area goals are met.
Responsible for revenue goals and operational budgets.
Manage forecasting, and performance measurement and monitoring efforts.
Work with department leadership and assigned chapter leadership to ensure successful strategy and execution of fundraising campaigns and programming initiatives.
Drive results through strategic talent selection and development.
Manage goals, outcomes and performance.
Foster innovation in programs, volunteer engagement, revenue generation, and change management.
Cultivate, solicit and steward key donors and volunteers.
Manage assigned Individual Giving Officer and collaborate closely with assigned Field Marketing Partner to support effective prioritization of time and resources across the Area in support of financial goals.
Recruit and steward corporate sponsors, volunteers, community members, and donors.
Implement short and long-term goals to deliver on fundraising strategy and maximize individual giving efforts
Educate volunteers, donors, people with CF, families and community members about CF programs and initiatives.
Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and relevant regulations, proactively managing risks to safeguard the area’s reputation and assets.