JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF.

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. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The position is based in Atlanta, GA and applicants must be able to come into the office a minimum of 2 days/week.

The Development Director will work in partnership with the chapter Executive Director, Regional and National teams, and chapter staff, to locally operationalize the organization's national strategic plan around revenue growth, specifically in the areas of signature special events, corporate partnerships, and leadership/major giving.  The Development Director will have a substantial working relationship with the key board member roles, sponsors, the Hope Gala Leadership Volunteers and committee, the Young Leadership Committee, key corporate relationships, and major donors. This important Chapter leadership team role requires a strong, collaborative leader who is outcomes driven and who requires minimal supervision from the Executive Director, with whom he/she/they will be partnering to bring the chapter to new levels of success. 

The Development Director will bring experience and skills in leading and executing multi-strategy, donor-centric, mission support integration across a variety of development opportunities.  He/she/they will manage a portfolio of individual donors and fundraisers, corporate sponsors and supporters and other key stakeholders to help drive the Chapter’s goals.  With a focus on the chapter’s signature event revenue, the development director will lead the strategy and implementation of the Hope Gala ($2M) and Rock the Cure ($250K), as well as provide support/direction as needed to other chapter initiatives. This individual is a senior member of the Chapter team, providing direction as well as support to staff and volunteers in the areas referenced above, while also providing thought leadership relevant to the Chapter’s impact in Georgia and South Carolina.
 

Responsibilities:
•    Working within JDRF’s volunteer/staff partnership environment, support and maintain the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF 
•    Provide strategic direction and serve as the execution lead for the Hope Gala, with strong matrix collaboration to all Chapter staff as well as the Regional and National resource teams, and volunteer leadership.   
•    Develop strong donor relationships and manage a portfolio of constituents and supports efforts for high-level donor cultivation and engagement plans that result in giving and Chapter engagement
•    Develop and execute plans for retention, upgrade, and acquisition (pipeline development) of corporate sponsors and partners
•    In collaboration with the ED, assist in the development and engagement of Board members in Chapter activities, as well as with the identification and cultivation of board pipeline.
•    Develop and implement the Chapter’s leadership giving program and stewardship efforts to grow the pipeline for 5 and 6 figure gifts
•    Utilize CRM / donor database input to plan, track and analyze results of development efforts
•    In collaboration with Development Manager, support growth of young leadership committee to successfully strengthen revenue from Rock the Cure, summer festival event
•    Supports annual budget development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of related areas of business
•    Lead and/or support fundraising and other mission activities designed to increase the identification, education, cultivation, and stewardship of fundraisers, donors, participants, and volunteers.  
•    Oversee CRM and Event Management Platform (Greater Giving, Luminate Online) data input for events, leadership, volunteers, and donor to provide excellent guest services and capture critical donor information
•    Comply with JDRF’s financial policies and procedures.  Maintain accurate and complete financial records as required.     
•    Plan and coordinate meetings, agendas, and activities as requested.  Prepare PowerPoint presentations and meeting support materials as assigned.  
•    Maintain a solid understanding of JDRF’s mission and research therapeutics.
•    Accountable for meeting deadlines, responding to volunteers, Executive Director, and other Chapter requests.
•    Additional duties as assigned
 

•    Bachelor’s Degree or college and 5+ years of combined experience in donor and board development, volunteer engagement, operations, and project management. Nonprofit experience preferred.
•    Five years of volunteer team recruitment, development, retention, and stewardship experience.
•    Successfully executed large scale gala, dinner, tribute events 
•    Team player who can interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
•    Familiarity with volunteer/staff partnerships in achieving desired outcomes.
•    Capability to leverage relationships and negotiate agreements. 
•    Exceptional management, leadership, and team-building skills.
•    Proficiency Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint). 
•    Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM databases.
•    Experience with event management software, Greater Giving and Luminate online preferred
•    Ability to learn new computer software programs.
•    Practiced in creating presentations, reports, and business correspondence.
•    Effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast paced environment. Highly efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure.
•    Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Capable of handling diversified assignments and work independently.
•    Excellent written, oral, and communication skills. 
•    Superior interpersonal skills, active listening, observation, analytical, and problem recognition and solving skills.
•    Ability to work and make judgments independently and take initiative. Self-starter that requires little supervision.
•    High capacity to assess the value, importance, and/or quality of activities and people.
•    Ability to travel locally required. Occasional overnight travel as needed.
•    Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. 

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information:

To protect the health and safety of our employees, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have a COVID-19 booster shot regardless of location or position. This includes those with remote status. Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

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

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