Program Director

National Kidney Foundation • Atlanta, GA

9d • $59,200 - $118,500 • Remote

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. NKF’s Mission is what we do, our Values are how we do it. Accountability- Earn and Keep Trust, Collaboration-Work as a team, Communication- Empower with information, Community-Build stronger community, Compassion- Lead with care and respect, Impact-Focus on the mission. Your Voice Matters: https://www.kidney.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in community health education, patient advocacy, grassroots program delivery, or nonprofit community engagement, with at least 3 years in a program leadership or ownership capacity
• Demonstrated grant writing experience, with a proven track record of securing funding through new and existing grants; minimum 3 years of grant development and proposal writing required
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sponsorship development, or revenue generation, including identifying and cultivating corporate and pharmaceutical funding partners and exploring new and innovative funding models
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing professional education programs, community events, or health screenings, including venue coordination, logistics oversight, and provider or participant recruitment
• Experience developing marketing and social media strategy, creative content, and promotional materials to support program visibility and engagement required
• Proven experience in partnership development and relationship management with healthcare providers, community organizations, faith-based groups, and local stakeholders, with the ability to build trust and sustain engagement across diverse populations
• Demonstrated project management experience, including managing budgets and deadlines, handling multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively, and maintaining attention to detail, both independently and collaboratively
• Experience with volunteer recruitment and engagement, preferably with healthcare or community-based professionals to ensure focus on the groups at highest risk for kidney disease
• Strong analytical skills; experience tracking and interpreting program outcomes and community impact data to inform decision-making and demonstrate results
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to diverse audiences such as stakeholders, patients, donors, and community members
• Proficiency with multiple software and CRM platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Salesforce, and Canva
• Superior organizational, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, resourceful, and able to adapt when challenges arise
• Experience developing strategic communications, advocacy, or thought leadership initiatives within the healthcare or community health sector

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with kidney disease, chronic disease, or a related health area, and an understanding of the needs of patients, caregivers, and at-risk communities preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute professional education programs such as renal roundtables, including venue sourcing and coordination, budget oversight, provider recruitment, and promotional strategy
• Develop and manage patient and community-facing programs, including kidney health prevention and awareness campaigns, educational workshops, and community outreach events
• Utilize patient and professional education program plans, delivery and training materials, resources, and communication tools to support effective program execution
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, faith-based groups, senior centers, NGOs, universities, governments, and corporate sponsors, including pharmaceutical partners, across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi
• Manage the full partner engagement lifecycle, including agreement execution and partner performance management
• Identify potential community organizations that should be part of NKF’s local network
• Partner with the Executive Director, Field Programs, Development and National teams to grow and diversify financial resources for the local program portfolio
• Lead prospecting and proposal development for local implementation of patient and professional programs
• Identify potential pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical funding opportunities, including new and innovative funding models
• Write grant proposals and secure funding through new and existing grants
• Keep the Executive Director and Development team informed on program priorities, progress, and funding needs
• Develop and execute internal and external communications plans that highlight local program outcomes and impact, including social media strategy, creative content creation, and promotional materials
• Collaborate with NKF’s Branding and Communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and visibility
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, including developing and managing budgets, event planning, logistics oversight, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Represent NKF as a subject matter expert and thought leader at conferences, community forums, coalitions, and health sector meetings to strengthen visibility and influence

Benefits

• The salary band listed reflects the range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior