Development Director

National Kidney Foundation•Overland Park, KS

3d•$76,800 - $153,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Development Director to lead fundraising initiatives. This role is crucial for advancing NKF's mission to support people affected by kidney disease through research, education, and change acceleration. The Development Director will be responsible for the Eastern half of Missouri and all of Arkansas, focusing on Kidney Walks and annual giving. This position is a front-line fundraiser and ambassador, requiring persuasive communication about the NKF's mission and engagement opportunities. The role involves recruiting and managing executive leadership volunteers, securing corporate partnerships, and implementing fundraising events to achieve revenue goals. A key aspect is managing and stewarding a diverse portfolio of corporate, individual, and foundation relationships to drive significant revenue growth.

Requirements

7+ years demonstrated leadership, including people management.
Proven track record of successful peer-to-peer fundraising, recruitment/management and mobilization of volunteers, relationship-building, networking, and budget management.
Proficiency with social media.
Proven track record of multi-functional fundraising experience: special events, multiple walk events, corporate engagement and campaigns.
Outcome-driven with the ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and achieve results in a collaborative team environment.
Prior peer-to-peer fundraising experience.
Must have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness.
High degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism.
Maintains effectiveness under pressure.
Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a fundraising walk is preferred.
Examples of social media proficiency included in cover letter/resume are encouraged.

Responsibilities

Supervise planning, execution, budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and evaluation of assigned events.
Manage a fundraising portfolio for local Kidney Walks, Heroes Circle donors, patient program funding, and annual giving, with direct revenue responsibility of $300,000.
Execute two Kidney Walks (Columbia, St. Louis), recruit volunteers for walk committees, and plan for the expansion of Kidney Walk into Arkansas.
Serve as the lead team member of the St. Louis based team, with direct management of one team member, and total revenue responsibility of $550,000 for the St. Louis based development team.
Create and execute fundraising strategies to grow additional revenue for the NKF, including corporate support.
Manage volunteers and committees, recruiting individuals to serve on event committees and as general volunteers to represent the NKF.
Make presentations to businesses, organizations, and community groups to secure sponsorship, recruit walk teams, and committee volunteers.
Use social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Threads) to promote events.
Serve as a member of the KS, MO, AR team and collaborate with the Kansas City based team.
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.