Executive Director

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation•Westchester, IL

3d•$138,700 - $173,500

About The Position

The Executive Director leads a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation chapter team in advancing the Foundation’s strategic plan. The role implements the Foundation’s strategic fundraising framework to meet financial goals and support growth, while ensuring the chapter’s fundraising, financial, and programmatic goals are achieved. The Executive Director leads and manages chapter staff, builds relationships with CF families, volunteers, donors, community members, and care centers, and represents the Foundation’s programs and initiatives in the community. The position is responsible for chapter revenue goals, operational budgets, forecasting, and performance measurement. It also leads individual giving in partnership with the area individual giving officer, including identifying, soliciting, and closing major gifts. The Executive Director is accountable for organizational compliance and proactively managing risks to protect the chapter’s reputation and assets. The role requires work at meetings and events, including nights and weekends as necessary, and travel using reliable transportation. Physical activities may include sitting, bending, reaching, and walking; some heavy lifting may be required. The salary range is $138,700 to $173,500, varying by geographic location and experience. The Foundation describes its total rewards as including competitive compensation, benefits, time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of fundraising or sales experience.
Minimum of four years of staff leadership experience.
Strong customer service and volunteer management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to meetings or events.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree, or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the chapter and ensure fundraising, financial, and programmatic goals are met.
Manage revenue goals and operational budgets, including forecasting, performance measurement, and monitoring.
Lead individual giving efforts in partnership with the area individual giving officer, including identifying, soliciting, and closing major gifts.
Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward key donors and volunteers.
Implement short- and long-term goals to deliver fundraising and expand the chapter’s reach in the community.
Network with CF families, volunteers, donors, community members, and care centers.
Recruit and steward corporate sponsors, volunteers, community members, and donors.
Educate volunteers, donors, people with CF, families, and community members about CF programs and initiatives.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and relevant regulations, and proactively manage risks to safeguard the chapter’s reputation and assets.
Lead and manage chapter staff.