Development Manager

About the role

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.

The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation.

NKF’s Mission is what we do, our Values are how we do it: Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Community, Compassion, Impact.

Responsibilities

• Supervise planning, execution, budgeting, and evaluation of assigned events, including but not limited to, Philadelphia Kidney Walk, NJ Golf Classic, Philadelphia Golf Classic and NKF Honors
• Manage a fundraising portfolio for the Kidney Walk
• Create and execute fundraising strategies, and work to grow additional revenue for the NKF
• Serve as a member of the development team influencing and driving relationships and best practices to accomplish market and region financial goals
• Accountable to develop and steward a portfolio of relationships to provide funding for our mission (sponsorship, campaigns, event teams, grants, donations, and other partnerships)
• Develop revenue projections and provide financial analysis
• Oversee stewardship activities; ensure a high-touch response to partners and donors
• Work with community volunteers to provide local event leadership, resources, and partnerships
• Drive donor partnerships to support financial goals of events, programs and prioritized initiatives
• Maintain event and third-party websites and support data management
• Deliver high customer service to all constituents
• Ensure compliance with NKF policies, including employment, risk management, event and cash handling, and financial controls
• Demonstrate integrity, collaboration and stewardship
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3–4 years of non-profit, fundraising, event planning and management and/or sales experience preferred
• Established success in fundraising and non-profit leadership
• Proven record of success in account management and developing corporate partnerships that result in exceeding revenue targets
• Knowledge of product marketing/sales concepts
• Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in computer-based information systems
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Generous vacation time, sick leave, and holidays
• Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your loved ones
• Life insurance and a 403(b) plan with matching company contributions
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Commuter benefits program for transit and parking expenses
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and support services
• Employee referral rewards program
• Mission-driven culture guided by integrity, compassion, and innovation