Director of Development – The Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Foundation – South Pasadena, CA

Job Description – Director of Development
The FH Foundation seeks a visionary fundraising professional to refine the fund development program and ensure the Foundation’s ongoing success and sustainability.

Reporting directly to the President/CEO of the FH Foundation, the Director of Development serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in strategic decisions affecting the FH Foundation. In partnership with the President, this position is responsible for all fund development activities. The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build the FH Foundation’s visibility, impact, and financial resources. The Director of Development also will design and implement a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances.

The Director of Development will have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow a $6M budget through the solicitation of major gifts, federal and state grants, special events, and corporate and foundation support. S/he will expand and diversify the FH Foundation’s donor base and will work closely with the President to secure funding for new initiatives. In addition, the Director of Development will work closely with the board of directors, providing support to board members as they take on a more active fundraising role.

It is expected that the amount raised by the FH Foundation will increase in future years as the Director of Development systematically and effectively strengthens the organization’s overall fundraising capacity.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a globally respected organization.

FH Foundation
The FH Foundation is a patient-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to education, advocacy, and research of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). If left untreated, FH leads to aggressive and premature heart disease in women, men, and children of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. More than 1 in 500 people worldwide have FH. In the United States alone, between 600,000 and two million people live with FH. Yet less than 10% of them are diagnosed. Our mission is to raise awareness and save lives by increasing the rate of early diagnosis and encouraging proactive treatment.

Launched in 2012, the FH Foundation has already achieved national and international recognition. With an operating budget of $6 million (up from $2 million in 2014) and a committed staff and board of directors, the FH Foundation is poised for continued growth and impact.

For more information, please visit http://thefhfoundation.org

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the President, develop and implement a comprehensive fund development strategy to include support from corporations, foundations, government agencies, individuals, and special events.
Prepare the FH Foundation’s fund development budget and work with the President to develop the annual operating budget.
Create and sustain relationships with various stakeholders, including board, staff, volunteers, donors, members of the medical and scientific communities, and organizations with similar missions/programs
Have primary responsibility for development and execution of all proposals and reports; manage all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach
Oversee research of funding sources and trends
Monitor all donor information, and provide statistical analysis to board and senior leaders on the progress of the fund development program

Qualifications

7+ years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization and demonstrated fundraising success
Experience cultivating donor relationships, including a proven track record of soliciting and closing $10k+ gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships
Flexible and adaptable style, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
Ability to work independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the FH Foundation
Passion for the FH Foundation’s mission is essential
Ability to construct, articulate, and implement an annual strategic fund development plan
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Experience at a disease specific non-profit or grant making organization is a plus.
Driver’s license and dependable transportation for offsite meetings and donor development.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Hours and Compensation
9:00am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This is an exempt position. Some early morning, evening, and weekend work required. Some travel required (approximately 15%), both within California and throughout the United States. Job description is for informational purposes and not a total list of all responsibilities.

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Full benefits.

How to apply
Email a letter of interest, including salary requirements, along with a résumé and a writing sample (PDF format only) to: jobs@thefhfoundation.org

No phone calls, please.

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