JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence and a working plan to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF has invested nearly $2B in research over the past 45 years and is sponsoring scientific research in 17 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jdrf.org.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease.

Chapter Description

JDRF’s Greater New York City Chapter plays a vital role in the organization’s success. With revenue of over $14M in FY2020, the Greater New York City Chapter is among the top fundraising chapters across the country. The Greater New York City Chapter has two strong Community Boards of Directors as well as leadership volunteers who are actively engaged and passionate supporters of JDRF across the Chapter territory, which includes New York City’s five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and Fairfield counties, and the Hudson Valley.

Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director serves as part of the Greater New York City Chapter’s senior leadership team and plays a key role in the design, execution and supervision of the Chapter’s overall fundraising strategy.  For this Director role, the Chapter seeks a candidate with experience in donor relations, high-impact fundraising event execution and portfolio-based constituent and donor management.  Approximately $4million worth of annual revenue will be represented in the Director’s immediate and team portfolio.  This position also includes management of a multi-staff team and management of highly engaged volunteers.

Key development programs and disciplines in the Director’s portfolio will include donor cultivation and moves management, galas, golf outings, industry-based campaigns and events, and a young professionals network.  The Chapter has particular interest in driving growth through increased corporate and major philanthropic support. 

The Development Director is a key chapter leader who will help manage, evaluate, and expand the Chapter’s donor portfolio and increase the Chapter’s revenue.

Responsibilities

Leadership responsibility for integrating, coordinating, leveraging and expanding a comprehensive revenue portfolio at the Greater New York City Chapter:

·         Leads targeted fundraising efforts to achieve or exceed fiscal year financial goals for numerous programs and campaigns representing approximately $4 million in revenue. Achieve “at or under” expense budget.

·         Supervises staff including contributing to staffing decisions and staff evaluations. Provides ongoing growth and development by motivating, developing and directing staff as they work to achieve JDRF and chapter priorities.

·         Formulates, implements and leads strategies and tactics for chapter fundraising and development activities to sustain continued growth, maximum penetration of core market areas and opportunities for expansion where appropriate.

·         Oversees strategic vision and execution of fundraising programs and events across the chapter territory including galas, golf outings, industry-driven events, young professionals network, etc.

·         Manages a portfolio of constituents and leads efforts for high-level donor cultivation and engagement plans that result in giving and chapter engagement.

·         Avidly utilizes CRM platform (Salesforce) to tracks portfolio and moves management progress.

·         Provides frequent financial input including budget building, updates, forecasts and revenue reports.

·         Understands and serves as one of the key leaders in driving and implementing the strategic direction and purpose of the chapter, as a member of the senior staff leadership team.

·         Recruits, manages and continually develops donors and volunteers.  Provides leadership, cultivation, acknowledgement, material support, and assistance in building and implementing annual plans around volunteer leadership.

·         Identifies, builds and stewards relationships with community, philanthropic and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor prospect development. Establishes a network and represents the organization in professional societies/organizations.

·         Supports and maintains the vision, mission, priorities and guiding principles of JDRF.

·         Communicates and sets expectations clearly and appropriately.

·         Establishes and maintains departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures and support regional and national directives.

·         Represents the best interests, professionalism and integrity of JDRF in all activities and relationships through a unified message of the JDRF mission and a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example.

Qualifications

·         7 years of professional fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization; 3+ years in a supervisory capacity.

·         Experience in working with high net worth donors, volunteers and major corporations.

·         Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. 

·         Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, human behavior and performance, and coordination of people and resources.  Volunteer management experience.

·         Understanding of computer systems and databases.  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint).  Understanding of Salesforce or other database platforms such as Luminate Online and Greater Giving.

·         Effectively multi-tasks, establishes priorities and works in a fast-paced environment. Highly efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure.

·         Ability to develop, maintain and utilize relationships.  Capability to leverage relationships and negotiate agreements.  Familiarity with volunteer/staff partnerships.

·         Exceptional management, leadership and team-building skills.

·         Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.  Demonstrate competency when handling diversified assignments.  High capacity to assess the value, importance and/or quality of activities and people.

·         Excellent written, oral and communication skills.  Ability for presentation delivery, conveying ideas, and instructing effectively.  Superior active listening, observation, analytical and problem recognition and solving skills. 

·         Exercise sound judgment.  Ability to work and make judgments independently and take initiative.

·         Well-disciplined and a self-starter that is extremely resourceful and a strong team player.

·         Evening and weekend work occasionally required as needed.

·         As local guidelines allow, ability to travel locally across the Greater New York City territory.

·         As local guidelines allow, occasional overnight travel as needed.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.