Development Director

National Kidney Foundation•Houston, TX

About The Position

Fueled by passion and urgency, the National Kidney Foundation is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, NKF focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our work, we enhance lives through action, education, and accelerating change. The Development Director will be responsible for the South Central/Gulf Coast (Greater Houston, Austin/San Antonio) area, with a specific focus on Walk and Distinguished Events. This position is a front-line fundraiser and ambassador for the National Kidney Foundation, speaking knowledgeably and persuasively about the mission of the organization and the variety of ways to engage. The Development Director will raise annual funds by recruiting and managing executive leadership volunteers and committees, raising awareness, establishing and securing corporate partnerships, and implementing fundraising and mission-related events to achieve revenue goals. A successful candidate will manage and steward a diverse portfolio of corporate, individual, and foundation relationships and drive significant revenue growth to achieve our mission objectives.

Requirements

Dynamic and results-driven Development Director well versed in leading fundraising initiatives for similar sized nonprofit organizations.
Skilled at building and executing comprehensive development strategies and serving as an ambassador for influential organizations.
Proven success record working with both authority and influence to manage and steward a portfolio of corporate and individual relationships to drive growth and achieve defined revenue goals.
Proven success in front-line fundraising and relationship management.
Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary for this position.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and achieve results in a collaborative team environment.
7+ years demonstrated leadership with focus on peer-to-peer fundraising, recruitment and management of volunteers, relationship-building, networking, budget management, and volunteer mobilization.
Proven track record of multi-functional fundraising experience: special events, multiple walk events, corporate engagement and campaigns.
Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.

Responsibilities

Supervise planning, execution, budgeting, and evaluation of assigned events
Manage a fundraising portfolio for (local) Kidney Walks, Distinguished Social/Special Events, including the Houston Golf Classic
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)
Ensure accurate 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 corporate, individual and foundation partnerships to support financial goals of market events, programs and prioritized initiatives
Make presentations to businesses, organizations and community groups to secure sponsorship, recruit teams and committee volunteers and manage accounts on a year-round basis
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