Chapter Director

Breakthrough T1D•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chapter Director (CD) supports Breakthrough T1D’s organizational strategies and mission by building strategic relationships with constituents and donors and expanding the organization’s reach and chapter and market penetration. The CD uses program metrics and key indicators to improve efficiency, track year-over-year trends, attain goals, and maximize performance. This role builds relationships with key donors and fundraising volunteers, strengthens the volunteer pipeline, and collaborates with Global Development to increase revenue and volunteer impact. The CD brings the mission to life in the community through collaboration, cultivation, inspiration, and engagement, while managing time effectively and promoting enterprise-wide perspectives. The position leads the Ohio territory, which includes all of Ohio and the Cincinnati Tri-State area. The territory has 10 staff, 3 Chapter Boards, and 9 events that collectively generate more than $4 million in net revenue; the Southern Ohio Chapter generates more than $2 million. The work schedule is hybrid: two days per week in the office and three days working remotely and in the field. The CD is responsible for fundraising and engagement, volunteer management, community awareness, and administration and management. This includes developing revenue plans, cultivating donors and volunteers, supporting community and mission engagement, leading and developing staff, and managing budgets and organizational compliance.

Requirements

5–8 years of professional fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization.
3–5 years of supervisory experience.
College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A record of success in a fundraising leadership role, with revenue responsibilities exceeding $2 million.
Experience working directly or leading staff teams, particularly for large-scale events such as walks or galas, and in major and corporate giving.
Strong skills in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and supporters.
Experience partnering with strong, active volunteer leaders and successfully working with a large network of passionate volunteers.
High energy, integrity, courage, empathy, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
Superior active listening, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to inspire, lead, and motivate teams and foster an inclusive, respectful work environment.
Effective delegation skills that enhance organizational and individual productivity.
Ability to develop and maintain an extensive network of local strategic relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
Ability to represent and enthusiastically communicate Breakthrough T1D’s mission.
Ability to communicate complex information, including research and organizational goals, clearly to diverse audiences.
History of effective performance management that aligns staff efforts with organizational goals.
Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
Ability to travel locally; occasional overnight travel as needed.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Existing knowledge of and relationships within the Ohio territory.

Responsibilities

Execute strategic revenue plans that drive profitable, diversified, sustainable year-over-year chapter growth; achieve personal and chapter revenue goals and support territory revenue goals.
Improve performance in Peer 2 Peer, Signature Events, individual giving, and constituent relationship management within the chapter.
Collaborate with national and chapter partners on annual strategies for corporate engagement, major giving, and chapter-level stewardship.
Identify and develop new business with existing donors and new prospects.
Engage and leverage the Community Board in the assigned chapter area and support its ongoing development and impact.
Guide board nominations and attract and retain high-impact board members who represent the community served.
Ensure meaningful volunteer engagement at all levels and foster productive working relationships between staff and volunteer leaders.
Partner with volunteer leaders to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources of funding or influence.
Cultivate productive relationships with constituents, media, and health care partners to advance brand awareness and mission priorities.
Promote community opportunities for engagement in research, advocacy, and clinical trials.
Support active and growing Community Engagement programs to acquire and activate new families.
Collaborate with territory staff to engage mission-focused volunteer leaders, including Advocacy Team Chairs, Clinical Trial Education Volunteers, and Mission Information Volunteers.
Lead, manage performance, and develop professional staff while building a strong, cohesive, collaborative team.
Develop and manage annual budgets; attain budget goals; maintain fiscal records; and submit financial and forecast reports accurately and on time.
Ensure staff and volunteers follow organizational policies and procedures, including annual training and compliance requirements.
Represent Breakthrough T1D professionally and with integrity, conveying a unified message of its mission and modeling organizational standards.
Serve on the Territory Executive Team, providing leadership, mentoring, and operational direction to support cost-effective and efficient systems.
Travel locally as required and occasionally travel overnight as needed.