VP of Development

As Vice President of Development, you will help engage and unite our community of families, donors, researchers, and volunteers who are determined to make a difference.

What you will do:

• Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to lead the development and implementation of our comprehensive revenue strategy.
• Build, inspire and manage a team of best-in-class fundraisers
• Authentically recruit, engage and steward new and prospective corporate partners
• Directly manage a portfolio of top individual donors and corporate partners
• Lead the business development strategy for our Columbus Market
• Work collaboratively with our events and marketing team to design engagement experiences that will showcase our impact and inspire action
• Lead and manage the CFK Resource Development Committee and Emerging Leaders Board
• Be an external ambassador for the organization, advocating for our mission and having a visible presence in our community

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Advance degree or certification in nonprofit management, fundraising or related field, is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively experience in fundraising, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and volunteers
• Proven track record of successfully raising significant funds through corporate sponsorships, individual giving and peer-to-peer fundraising
• Experience managing development teams and working closely with executive leadership and boards
• Experience in healthcare or cancer organizations is a plus 

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and volunteers.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage, steward, and solicit donors at all levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate a compelling case for support.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a data-driven approach to fundraising.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Superb public speaking skills with confidence and professionalism
• Strong technical skills including:
  • utilizing Office 365 and highly functional in excel, word, outlook, teams
  • general skills in working in a donor database, pulling reports on demand
  • exposure to Canva, GiveSmart, DonorDrive and Donor Perfect is a plus

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate commitment to the mission of CancerFree KIDS and a deep empathy for the challenges faced by families affected by childhood cancer.
• A collaborative, team-oriented leader who thrives on building relationships and achieving ambitious goals.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Exudes executive presence, kindness and servant leadership in daily performance.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at $90,000 with bonus structure
• Benefits including:
  • 401(K) with employer matching program
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical insurance stipend
  • 20 days of PTO & paid holidays including
    • New Years Day
      Martin Luther King Day
      Good Friday
      Memorial Day
      4th of July
      Labor Day
      Thanksgiving & Friday After
      Week of Christmas
      Hybrid Office Location with a 3-day in office standard
      Membership at CoHatch (*dependent upon scholarship renewal)